How to Put Someone to Sleep Using Pressure Points

Those troubled by lack of sleep know that it can be a debilitating experience and seeking a cure in modern medicine is not always advisable. Sleeping pills prescribed by doctors can lead to dependency and in some cases to fatal addiction. There are several non-pharmacological options that you could explore and one of the most effective is the use of acupressure points. This is an ancient Chinese remedy which uses certain points on the body to induce sleep. Acupressure is one of the most effective self-healing techniques around today. All you have to do is massage some points on the body for treating problems like stress and boosting the immune system.

The technique is similar to acupuncture but instead of using needles you can apply pressure on the points with your fingers, hands and elbows to alleviate your problems. Most of the points can be stimulated yourself so you don't necessarily have to go to someone else for treatment. There are certain points that can be used to induce restful sleep by just massaging them for short period of time.

Pressure Points to Induce Sleep

In Traditional Chinese medicine it is believed that the healing force of life flows within us and we can manipulate it to treat certain problems like sleep disorders. There are certain hospitals in the United States which have introduced this alternate healing technique to support their treatment plan. There are almost no side effects to using acupressure and many people prefer this technique over modern medicine. Here are some of the acupressure points that you can stimulate for restful sleep.

Inner Gate
This pressure point is located two fingers below the wrist crease on the inner side, you can stimulate the spot with the thumb of your other hand. Apply pressure and use circular massage movements for 2 - 3 minutes to induce restful sleep. The Chinese name for this point is 'Neigun' and it is known to calm the heart and spirit.

Spirit Gate
Hold out your hand in front of you with your palm facing the ceiling, this pressure point is located on the wrist crease in line with your little finger. This point is also known as the mind door and massaging it with your thumb and index finger will calm your mind. It is especially helpful for soothing the mind of people who think a lot.

Gushing Spring
Located on the sole of the foot in the depression under the ball of the feet between the second and the third metatarsal bones. You can either use your index finger or the rubber end of a pencil to massage this point. It is a very useful point for treating insomnia especially in people who suffer from anxiety. It helps in rooting the energy giving you a feeling of calmness which then supports good sleep.

Bladder 62
Try stimulating the depression just below the protruding ankle bone. You can massage this point with your thumb using clockwise circular motions on both the ankles. Stimulating this point will help relieve mental stress and create a sleep conducive mental state. Massage this point for 1-2 minutes and make sure you apply pressure till you experience bearable pain.

Gallbladder 20
One of the other pressure points that put you to sleep is the GB20 located at the base of the skull between the neck muscles. Use your index finger to apply pressure till you experience bearable pain and then massage the point using clockwise movements. The GB20 is one of the most useful acupressure points when it comes to treating insomnia.

Some of the other things that you could do to support the acupressure techniques is to light a few scented candles or use therapeutic oils in your bath. It is also advisable that you talk to your physician before you use acupressure as a treatment option.