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Meridian Massage for sciatica

Massage for sciatica

By Cindy Black / April 28, 2016 /

Sciatica is pain due to irritation and/or impingement of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve (shown in blue on the figure) passes through the buttocks and down the leg. The location of certain meridians in Chinese medicine follow the pathway of the sciatic nerve. Massage to these meridians and acupoints can help ease sciatic pain. Meridians are…

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Bladder points on leg

4 Acupressure Points to Relieve Back Pain

By Cindy Black / January 23, 2014 /

Massage your calf to relieve back pain. The four points shown are all easy to locate and massage. Each point helps to relieve back pain, especially low back pain. These points are all on the Bladder Meridian. By focusing on these points, you help move the energy within the whole meridian. When the energy starts…

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