Small Intestine 3
SI3 Acupressure Point
Apply the Fire Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Small Intestine Channel. Acupressure point Small Intestine 3 is mainly used for pain of the neck, upper back, and spine. It is coupled with acupressure point Bladder 62 to activate what is known as an extraordinary vessel; in this case, the Du channel. The Small Intestine acupuncture channel traverses the scapula area of the upper back; the Bladder channel traverses the entire back; the Du acupuncture channel runs up the spine. When combined, these two points are used to treat pain in the back most effectively.
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Location of Acupressure Point SI3
On the ulnar edge of the hand where the red and white skin meet, proximal to the head of the fifth metacarpal head. Apply the Fire Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Small Intestine 3 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations Using SI3
Pain
In the case of pain of the back:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Small Intestine 3
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Bladder 62
With neck pain:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Small Intestine 3
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Bladder 62
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 41
Consider using our natural herbal topical remedies for neck pain
For Shoulder pain:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Small Intestine 3
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point LI 10
Consider using our natural herbal topical Shoulder Pain Dit Da Jow
In the case of wrist pain or carpal tunnel syndrome due to overuse of hand as in working at a computer:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Small Intestine 3
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 7
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Lung 10
Spasms
For Internal Wind with symptoms of spasms in the neck or back:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Small Intestine 3
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 4
Consider our all-natural Internal Wind foot soak
Sleep Disorders
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Small Intestine 3
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Liver 3
Hearing
For hearing loss or tinnitus due to Kidney Deficiency:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Small Intestine 3
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
Other Name(s) of Acupressure Point SI 3
- Houxi
- Back Ravine
- Back Stream
- Posterior Vale
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupuncture Point SI 3
- Shu or Stream Point
- Wood Point
- Coupled Point for the Du Mai
- Point of Summer
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point Small Intestine 3
- Benefits the Sinews
- Dispels Internal Wind (especially from Du channel)
- Alleviates Pain
- Benefits the Neck and Back
- Clears the Shen
Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.
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