There are two types of point technique: thumb point and flexed finger point.
[Operational Essentials] Thumb point is pressing the surface with the tip of the thumb. Flexed finger point is flexing the thumb and pressing the surface with the radial side of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb, or flexing the index finger and pressing the surface with the proximal interphalangeal joint of the index finger.
Point technique differs from pressing technique in that the area of stimulation is smaller, but the intensity of stimulation is greater.
[Clinical Application] This technique provides strong stimulation, so the force used should be adjusted according to the specific condition of the patient and the area of operation. It is often used to treat conditions such as abdominal pain, lower back pain, and leg pain at bone fissures where the muscles are relatively thin. It has the effects of clearing blockages, promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, and adjusting the function of internal organs.
