This point is suitable for most upper-body problems. Press the thumb and index finger together to form a ridge at the upper edge of the thumb. The point is in the centre of the ridge, directly above the crease between the thumb and index finger.

Exactly opposite acupoint 2, two thumb-widths from the outside of the wrist, in a straight line with the middle finger.

Clasp your hands so that your index fingers lie on the upper side of your wrists (top drawing). The point lies in line with the thumb, in a small cavity (bottom drawing). Remember the location of this point, unclasp your hands and use the point.

There is an acupoint in the recess immediately behind the outer anklebone.

This acupoint is very effective in lower-body problems, especially in combination with acupoint 5. It is a hand's-breadth below the bottom of the kneecap, on the outer side of the calf, in the cavity between the shinbone and the leg muscle.

Measure two thumb-widths from the largest crease on the inside of the wrist. The point is between the tendons in the centre of the wrist.

Immediately behind the thumbnail, on the side furthest from the fingers.

On the largest crease of the inside of the wrist, in line with the little finger.

On the big toe, on the side nearest to the second toe, just behind and slightly to the side of the nail.

In the middle of the sole of the foot, just behind the ball of the foot.