The pain of sciatica weakens the whole body. After all, the sciatic nerve is the largest in the body. Every year millions of people are affected by sciatica pain. The sciatica pain point starts from the lower back and reaches the bottom of the leg through the back of the thighs. This pain usually occurs on one side of the body. In such a situation, acupressure points like GB30, GB29 and BL40 prove to be helpful in getting immediate relief from sciatica pain.In this article you will learn in detail about acupressure points for sciatica -

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Doctors for Acupressure for Sciatica: Your Path to Pain-Free Living

Research shows that acupressure points can be more effective than medicines in the treatment of sciatica. Also, these acupressure points can also increase the effect of medicines, which helps in curing sciatica pain. Acupressure points like GB30, GB29, BL40 play an important role in curing sciatica. Let us know about acupressure points for sciatica in detail -

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GB30

This is the best sciatica pressure point, as this sciatic nerve is located under the piriformis muscle. When you apply pressure on this sciatic nerve pressure point, the piriformis gets relief. In turn, it makes you feel relaxed by reducing the stress on the sciatic nerve. It is located between the sacrum and the hip on the outer one-third of the butt, under the glute muscles. Light pressure has to be applied here with the fingers for 1 to 2 minutes.

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GB29

This is the best pressure point to get relief from sciatic and hip pain. Applying pressure on it can help in curing lumbar pain, difficulty in rotating the body, as well as pain downwards, weakness or numbness, paralysis and muscular atrophy. It is also good for curing arthritis pain in the thigh bone and pain in local soft tissue. This point is located on the middle part of the hip bone. Applying light pressure on it can help in getting rid of sciatic pain.

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GB40

Pressing this point provides relief from hip and leg cramps. It also activates the meridian, relieves pain and is also beneficial for the joints. By pressing it, the heat in the gallbladder can also be reduced to some extent. This point is located on the outer side of the ankle i.e. below the malleolus. Applying pressure here for 1 to 2 minutes can provide relief from sciatica pain.

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BL40

This pressure point located on the back of the knee is helpful in treating sciatica. It is also helpful in relieving headache, toothache, sore throat and bladder infection. Pressing on this pressure point also provides relief in conditions like stomach ache, vomiting and diarrhea. It purifies the blood and removes heat, and also provides relief from sinus.

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BL62

This is considered to be the best acupressure point for curing sciatica. It clears the urinary bladder channel, which causes pain. This pressure point is located on the outer side of the ankle bone, below the outer malleolus bone. Applying gentle pressure here for 1 to 2 minutes can provide some relief.

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For the person who suffers from sciatica pain, living with this pain becomes painful. Relief from sciatica can be obtained with the help of acupressure points like GB29, BL40, BL62. However, before starting treatment with any acupressure point, it is important to take the advice of an acupressure specialist. In the beginning, these points should be pressed by a specialist only.

Dr. Pritish Singh

Dr. Pritish Singh

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Dr. Vikas Patel

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