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.

Normally used in combination with acupoint 6. Acupoint 5 is a hand's-breadth above the end of the inner anklebone, behind the shinbone.

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.

On the middle finger, immediately on the nail, on the side nearest the thumb.

Immediately above the spot at which the big toe and the second toe join, on the upper surface of the foot.

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