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What are Vertigo, Dizziness, Fainting and Lightheadedness?
Vertigo is a situation of the person when he/she feels a particular feeling of moving or whirling (the feeling of moving round and round) without any action of real movement. Such feeling of Spinning or imbalance of body normally occurs due to having common weakness. But one should not consider it lightly, because sometimes such problems lead to worse situation in near future.
Dizziness is a condition in which a person have a sensation of being unbalanced. It is an altered sense of spatial orientation that makes the person unable to walk in a straight line like a normal person.
When any person loses consciousness for a short period of time, that person may be suffering from Fainting. Fainting usually arise in any person’s body because of a temporarily insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain. When a person feels his/her head weightless, that feeling is called lightheadedness.
The conditions like vertigo, dizziness, fainting and lightheadedness can be cured with acupressure points that we have explained below. You should read ahead to learn and apply the pressure points to feel better and reduce vertigo symptoms.
Warning: The people who are suffering from Diabetes or Blood Pressure (High Blood Pressure or Low Blood Pressure) or such severe disease(s), are strictly advised to consult their Doctor of concerned disease/problem before applying Acupressure Points for Vertigo, Dizziness, Fainting and Lightheadedness.
Acupressure Points for Vertigo, Dizziness, Fainting, Lightheadedness
The Acupressure Points for Vertigo, Dizziness and Fainting are helpful to heal such diseases by applying the pressure points on a regular basis. In order to use acupressure points for vertigo, you need to know the pressure points and their location in human body.
To make it easier for you, we are going to share 12 acupressure points that can relieve vertigo and dizziness effectively. We will also add a picture of each vertigo pressure point so that you can find it easily and stimulate regularly to achieve faster results.
12 Pressure Points for Vertigo, Dizziness, Fainting, Lightheadedness
Acupressure Points to get relief in Vertigo, Dizziness, Fainting and Lightheadedness are as under:
- Third Eye Point or Governing Vessel 24.5 (GV24.5)
- Three Mile Point or Stomach 36 (ST36)
- Bubbling Spring Point or Kidney 1 (KD1)
- Middle of a Person Point or Governing Vessel 26 (GV26)
- Gates of Consciousness Points or Gallbladder 20 (GB20)
- Inner Gate Point OR Pericardium 6 (PC6)
- Sea of Vitality Points or Bladder 23 and Bladder 47 (B23 and B47)
- Bigger Rushing Point or Liver 3 (LV3)
- Stomach 9 Point (ST9)
- Shoulder Well Point or Gallbladder 21 (GB21)
- Heart 7 Point (HT7)
- Governing Vessel 20 Point (GV20)
The Acupressure Points for Vertigo, Dizziness, Fainting and Lightheadedness (mentioned above) can be explained in detail as follows:
01) Third Eye Point OR Governing Vessel 24.5 (GV24.5):
Acupressure Third Eye Point is the most popular and common pressure point that helps to heal various diseases. It is also known as Governing Vessel 24.5 Point (GV24.5). You can find the Third Eye Point in between your eyebrows.
The exact place of Third Eye Point can be spotted where the bridge of the nose meets your forehead as displayed in the picture above. As you find the Third Eye Point, put your thumb on that point and apply gentle pressure for 3 to 4 minutes.
It is advisable to repeat the process by stimulating the Acupressure Third Eye Point 2 to 3 times in a day to get help in Nervousness, Anxiety, Dizziness and Vertigo.
02) Three Mile Point OR Stomach 36 (ST36):
Acupressure Three Mile Point is also a common pressure point to get relief in many problems. It is also known as Stomach 36 Point (ST36). It is situated on both the legs under the Knee cap.
You can find the exact place of Acupressure Three Mile Point at around five centimeters below the Knee cap and one centimeter away from the Shinbone as shown in the picture above.
As you find the Three Mile Point (ST36), apply mild pressure with your Index Finger and Middle Finger for 4 to 5 minutes. It will be helpful to tone your muscles, strengthen whole body, reduce Dizziness and heal Fainting problem.
03) Bubbling Spring Point OR Kidney 1 Point (KD1):
Acupressure Kidney 1 Point is an important pressure point for relieving Fainting. The Kidney 1 Point (KD1) is also known as Bubbling Spring Point. You can find the KD1 Point on the sole of your foot (on both feet).
The Bubbling Spring Point (KD1) is exactly located in between the two pads (as displayed in the picture above). Once you find the Kidney 1 Point, rub the pressure point with your fist for 20 to 30 seconds. After that, rub the Kidney 1 Point on the other foot.
By stimulating the Acupressure Bubbling Spring Point every day, you will get relief in fainting, insomnia, headache, hypertension, sore throat, lower back pain, convulsions etc. The Kidney 1 Point is also helpful to restore the consciousness.
04) Middle or a Person Point OR Governing Vessel 26 (GV 26):
Acupressure Governing Vessel 26 Point plays a vital role to heal problems like Dizziness and Fainting. The Governing Vessel 26 (GV 26) Point is also called Middle of a Person Point.
You can find the Governing Vessel 26 Point in between your upper lip and nose. It is situated at 2/3rd (two third ways) above from the upper lip towards the nose. You can see the exact place of Governing Vessel 26 Point in the picture displayed above.
As you find out the GV26 Point, put your index finger on the point and press it firmly for 1 to 2 minutes. You should stimulate GV26 point several times a day for relieving cramps, collapse, dizziness, fainting, spinal pain and epilepsy.
05) Gates of Consciousness Points OR Gallbladder 20 (GB20):
Acupressure Gallbladder 20 Point is a very popular pressure point for relieving nervousness and stress. The other name for this point is Gates of Consciousness. You can find the Gallbladder 20 Point at the base of the skull.
The exact place of the Acupressure Gallbladder 20 Point is underneath the skull bone, in the gap on both sides of the neck. You can recognize the GB20 Point in between the two perpendicular muscles of neck.
As you are able to find the Acupressure Gallbladder 20 Point, apply firm pressure on both sides simultaneously with your thumbs. Hold the GB20 point for 2-3 minutes and do it regularly to get rid of vertigo, dizziness, irritability, nervousness, mental stress, sleeping disorders or insomnia and migraine.
06) Inner Gate Point OR Pericardium 6 (PC6):
Acupressure Pericardium 6 Point is very helpful point to get relief in Vertigo and Dizziness. It is shortly known as PC6/P6 Point. You can easily find out the Pericardium 6 Point on your wrist on the volar surface of the arm between two tendons.
The exact location of PC6 Point is below 2 to 3 centimeters from the wrist crease. If you still have difficulty in recognizing PC6 point then see the picture given above. As you are able to spot the Acupressure Pericardium 6 Point, apply pressure on P6 Point gently for a few moments.
You should also stimulate the PC6 Point on the other hand. By massaging PC6 point regularly, you can heal yourself from vertigo, dizziness, anxiety, wrist pain, nausea, apoplexy, depression and chest congestion.
07) Sea of Vitality Points OR Bladder 23 and Bladder 47 (B23 and B47):
Acupressure Sea of Vitality Points are very effective to heal fainting and dizziness. The Sea of Vitality Points includes Bladder 23 and Bladder 47 Points which are shortly known as B23 and B47.
The Acupressure Sea of Vitality Points are located on the lower back. The exact locations of B23 and B47 Points are around two centimeters away from the spine (B23) and four centimeters away from the spine (B47) as displayed in the above picture.
After locating the Sea of Vitality Points, apply pressure and rub B23 points for 1 minute. Thereafter press and rub B47 points for 1 minute. You should do it 2-3 times daily to get relief in dizziness, fainting, instability, fatigue and weakness.
08) Bigger Rushing Point or Liver 3 (LV3):
Acupressure Liver 3 Point is a well known point that can heal dizziness as well as fainting. It is also called Bigger Rushing Point. The Liver 3 Point is situated on the top of the foot.
You can find the proper spot of Bigger Rushing Point (LV3 Point) in the gap between the big toe and second toe as displayed in the picture above. The gap between the big toe and second toe is also known as valley where the Acupressure Liver 3 Point is located.
As you find the Liver 3 (Bigger Rushing) Point, apply firm pressure on LV3 Point with your thumb for 30 seconds approximately. Thereafter stimulate the Liver 3 Point on the other foot. Repeat the process for better results.
Applying pressure on Acupressure Liver 3 Point on both feet will be helpful to cure problems like anxiety, anger, menstrual problems, headache, fainting, dizziness, loss of consciousness and exhaustion.
09) Stomach 9 Point (ST9):
Acupressure Stomach 9 Point is very vital and useful pressure point for treatment of fainting and dizziness. The Stomach 9 (ST9) Point is situated on the neck at sideway of Adam’s apple.
You can easily find the Acupressure Stomach 9 Point (ST9) on the frontal edge of the muscle as displayed in the picture above. As you recognize the Stomach 9 Point, apply gentle pressure on it for 1 to 2 minutes to heal the problems like dizziness, fainting, nausea, hypertension, lower back pain and headache.
10) Shoulder Well Point OR Gallbladder 21 (GB21):
Acupressure Gallbladder 21 Point is an effective pressure point for treatment of vertigo and dizziness. The Gallbladder 21 is usually known as Shoulder Well and shortly as GB21 Point.
The Acupressure GB21 Point is located on the backside of shoulder. You can find the Gallbladder 21 Point (on both sides) in the midway between the Shoulders and Foundation of the Neck.
Find out Gallbladder 21 (GB21) Point as shown in the picture above and apply mild pressure on both sides for 1-2 minutes. It will provide instant relief in vertigo, nausea, dizziness, neck pain, headache, shoulder pain and stiffness in neck.
The Acupressure GB21 Point must NOT be touched/applied on a Pregnant Woman except you wish to induce labor.
11) Heart 7 Point (HT7):
Acupressure Heart 7 Point is very helpful for Fainting caused by Nervousness. The Heart 7 Point (HT7) is found on the medial side of the transverse crease of the wrist. You can refer the above picture to find the exact location of HT7 point.
Apply firm pressure on Heart 7 Point on both hands for 1 minute each to get relief in Anxiety, Insomnia, Mania, Confused Thinking, Panic Attacks, Nervousness, Fainting, Phobias and Chest Pain.
12) Governing Vessel 20 Point (GV20):
Acupressure Governing Vessel 20 Point is an effective pressure point for Dizziness. The GV20 Point is located at the center of the top of the head as shown in above picture.
Apply mild pressure on GV20 point for 2 minutes to cure Dizziness, Headache, Epilepsy, Poor Memory, Insomnia, Nasal Obstruction and Mental Disorders. The GV20 Point also increases your Memory and Concentration Power.
Frequently Asked Questions
The vertigo and dizziness can happen to any person irrespective of age and gender. Here we provide some common yet necessary questions about acupressure points for vertigo and dizziness to improve your understanding about acupressure therapy.
Q.1 Can acupressure points help with vertigo?
Yes, acupressure points can help with vertigo by stimulating some simple pressure points for vertigo, dizziness and relevant issues.
Q.2 Can acupressure cure vertigo and dizziness?
Yes, acupressure can cure vertigo and dizziness if you apply the most effective pressure points for vertigo on a regular basis.
Q.3 Is there an acupressure point for dizziness?
Yes, there are many acupressure points for dizziness including GV20, GB21, ST9, LV3, B23 & B47, GV26, ST36 and GV24.5 points.
Q.4 What is the difference between vertigo and dizziness?
A person with vertigo experiences a spinning sensation for self or their surroundings, while a person with dizziness have a sensation of imbalance and faces difficulty in walking straight.
Bottom Line:
The Acupressure Points for Vertigo and Dizziness shared above are effective to relieve vertigo, dizziness, fainting and lightheadedness problems. We hope that you have learned about how to treat vertigo/dizziness with acupressure points at home.
Do share these pressure points for vertigo with your friends so that they can get advantage of acupressure to heal themselves. In case you have more queries/questions about vertigo pressure points, feel free to ask us in the comment section, we will answer your queries shortly.
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