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A gentle massage of acupoints on the body can help ease aches and pains.

Tay Suan Chiang

Published Thu, Jun 11, 2020 · 09:50 PM

Wellness

HUNCHING OVER the computer for long hours is bound to leave the body with sores and aches. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, stimulating acupoints is said to relieve blockages and balance out yin and yang energy.

TCM physicians Lim Xiang Jun, founder of Dr Xiang Jun, and Tan Yuan Ming of Pulse TCM give tips on how to ease aches and pains.

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For headaches and migraines, Physician Tan recommends massaging the He Gu acupoint, located at the highest point of the muscle when the thumb and index finger are brought together. Use a deep and firm grip to massage the area for five seconds. Rest and repeat till the pain is reduced. "Massaging the He Gu acupoint is useful for most types of headaches, or if the area of pain is concentrated at the forehe…