Medical disclaimer

The content on this site is for education and general wellness reference only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and it does not replace a physician, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, physiotherapist or other licensed professional.

Seek medical care promptly for sudden severe pain, numbness or weakness in a limb, fever, injury, chest tightness or difficulty breathing, or loss of bladder or bowel control.

Acupoint and meridian diagrams are schematic, and actual locations vary between people. Apply pressure only to a comfortable ache, never to sharp pain. Consult a professional first if you are pregnant, have a wound, infection, inflammation, fracture, suspected blood clot, or a bleeding disorder.

Terms such as referred pain and reflex zones describe traditional concepts with limited scientific evidence.