8 Pressure Points For Kidneys
To Treat Difficulty Passing Urine
Urinary retention can occur
for a number of causes, such as nerve problems, certain medications, or a
blockage resulting from benign prostatic hyperplasia in men. To ease
the symptoms while waiting to receive medical treatment, you may massage
these 2 pressure points:
1. LV8
This pressure point is located on the inner part of your knee joint. Massaging it may also ease pain in the lower abdomen, excessive sweating, insomnia, depression, and skin conditions, such as psoriasis.
2. UB39
This
pressure point is found on the outer frontal part of the knee.
Massaging it not only reduces difficulty in passing urine but also
reduces stiffness in the lower back and frequent muscle spasms in the
legs and palms.
To Treat Frequency in Passing Urine
If you have to excuse yourself
between 4-10 times a day in order to visit the bathroom - that is
completely normal. If it happens more frequently than that, however, it
might be best to consult your GP. Frequent urination could point to a
UTI, kidney stones, or ovarian cysts. Another likely culprit could be
prescription drugs you take on a daily basis. While waiting to receive
medical treatment, you may massage these 2 pressure points:
3. CV4
This
point is located in the center of your pelvis, about 7 cm (3 inches)
underneath your belly button. Massaging it may reduce the frequency of
your body feeling the need to urinate, as well as help with irregular
periods and diarrhea.
4. K3
This
point can be found in the dent that’s right above the inner ankle bone.
Massaging it can balance the bladder’s need to empty itself as well as
ease toothaches, asthma attacks, prevent vomiting and even prevent
frostbite.
To Treat Kidney Infections
Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys caused by a bacterial infection (typically Escherichia coli).
Symptoms include high fever, pain in passing urine, and high resting
heart rate. If you suffer from these combined symptoms, it is strongly
recommended to seek medical treatment. In the meantime, you may massage
these 2 pressure points:
5. LU7
This
point is underneath your wrist. You can measure the exact distance
using your thumb. Massaging it may ease kidney inflammation symptoms,
migraines, a sore throat and wrist pains.
6. SP10
To find this point, bend your
knees and place your palm on the inner part of your knee. You should
feel a bump - the pressure point is located three horizontal fingers
above the end of the bump, towards the inner thigh. Massaging it helps
ease kidney inflammation symptoms, period pain, acne breakouts and it
may prevent problems with the thyroid gland.
To Ease Kidney Failure
Kidney failure is a condition in which the kidneys function at less than 15% of normal, and the blood going through them is not filtered properly. The symptoms may include fatigue, loss of appetite and vomiting. Those suffering from complications of severe cases may also experience high blood pressure and high heart rates. Not all symptoms always appear at once, but if you notice any of them, seek medical help immediately. In the meantime, you can massage these 2 pressure points:7. SP9
This
point is located on the inner part of your leg, right below the knee -
you can bend the knee to help you find, it but massage it with your leg
straight. Massaging SP9 may improve the kidney’s ability to filter and
remove waste, and get rid of excess fluid. Another function of this
pressure point is to improve libido.
8. LV5
To find this pressure point,
place 7 horizontal fingers over the inner ankle bone (tibia). Other than
improving the kidney's ability to filter blood, massaging it may also
help with chronic fatigue, strengthen the immune system, and ease the
side effects of chemotherapy for cancer patients.
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