Acupressure for Stress and Anxiety ~ Yin Tang Point

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Pressure Point Extra-1 (Yin Tang)

Pressure point Extra-1 is also called Yin Tang. It is at the midpoint (the center) between your eyebrows (see Figure 1). Doing acupressure on this point can help with stress and anxiety.

Figure 1. The midpoint (the center) between eyebrows

Do not do acupressure on this point if:

• The skin at or near the point is peeling or blistering.
• There is an open wound at or near the point.
• There is a rash at or near the point.
• There is redness, swelling, warmth, or pus at or near the point.

How to find pressure point Extra-1

Figure 2. Placing thumb between eyebrows

To find pressure point Extra-1:

1. Place yourself in a comfortable position. You can sit, stand, or lie down.
2. Using any hand, place your thumb at the midpoint (the center) between your eyebrows (see Figure 2). This is pressure point Extra-1. If you have trouble finding it, make sure your thumb is on your forehead. Do not put your thumb on the bridge of your nose.
    
3. Press down on this point with your thumb. Move your thumb in a circle while applying pressure. You can move it in clockwise (to the right) or counterclockwise (to the left) circles. Do this for 2 to 3 minutes.

• Some people may find it hard to use their thumb. You can use your index finger instead.
• Be firm when applying pressure, but do not press so hard that it hurts. You may feel some aching or tenderness, but it should not be painful. If you feel any pain, you’re pressing down too hard.

You can do acupressure on this point a few times a day until your symptoms improve.

Acupressure is a complementary therapy. Complementary therapies are treatments you can use along with your cancer treatments. They can help ease your symptoms.

To learn about other complementary therapies, call MSK’s Integrative Medicine Service at 646-449-1010 or visit www.mskcc.org/integrativemedicine.

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