Acupressure for insomia

Rigomo Team

Sun, 05 Oct 2025

Acupressure has recently come back to the fore as another remedy for the sleep disorder. Instead of merely inducing sleep, it conjointly attempts to treat a number of the associated causes of sleep disorder, like anxiety, and stress

Here’s a comprehensive guide to exploiting G-Jo [The technique that combines massage and acupuncture] to attain deep and quality sleep.

Insomnia is defined as an inability to fall asleep or to remain asleep. sleep disorder sufferers typically have symptoms like fatigue and low energy, poor mood, and difficulty concentrating, which may affect performance at work.

Acupressure is a kind of medical practice that has been used for thousands of years, especially in China. It is a combination of “acupuncture” and “pressure,” during which specific points (“acupoints”) on the body are aroused manually by applying pressure in a particular way. The pressure is imparted through fingers, palms, elbows, and feet, or with specialized G-Jo tools.

It supports the thought of energy flowing via particular routes (“meridians”) through the body. It’s believed that these meridians conjointly form a network between different organs of the body. G-Jo aims to rectify disorders by clearing blockages of energy of these meridians, and is used for ages to treat chronic muscle pain, headaches, nausea, and sleep disorders.

How Will It Work to Cure Insomnia?

G-Jo aims to permit higher energy flow (qi) around the body and to manage and balance the opposing forces of positive (yang) and negative (yin) energy. It is dedicated to renewing energy flows and balances where imbalance and problems with flows could have resulted in various ailments.

Insomnia could happen when there is no associated physical complaints/disorder typically so treating it will be complicated. G-Jo claims that Sleep disorders with no apparent physical cause could be due to religious and emotional factors and can be effectively treated through G-Jo, as compared to other prescribed medications.

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B38. The B38 or important Diaphragm acupoint is found at the level of the heart, however in the back, between shoulder blades. It helps balance emotions, that is right if sleep is being hindered by anxiety, guilt, stress, or depression. You can self-stimulate this point by using lawn tennis balls while lying on the ground.

o   The Pericardium 6, conjointly known as the Neiguan, is found on the inner wrist about an inch from the wrist joint crease. It certainly claims to treat each anxiety and digestion issue – each of which may contribute to a sleep disorder or poor sleep. Some practitioners say it will provide pretty much immediate relaxation.

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The Heart 7 purpose, also known as the Shenmen, is found at the wrist joint crease below the small finger. It’s alleged to calm and help with a sleep disorder that is caused by over-excitement or an excessive amount of energy.

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The Bladder 10 is found half an inch below the base of the skull and at the top of your neck. It’s claimed to assist relieve stress and exhaustion, which is caused by overtiredness that contributes to a sleep disorder.

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The Shimein point, at the center back of the heel, can be aroused with a little item [sort of a pen] for generalized sleep disorder relief. Be cautious about performing it because if it is not done properly, it could cause hurt. You can seek advice from a trained professional on its stimulation before trying.

o   The Anmian point is found slightly below the ear, where the neck and jawline connect. Press the point for fifteen to twenty minutes with the index and middle finger, to induce deep and quality sleep