Acupoints for Finger Pain

4 protocols with precise acupoint locations.

Protocol (2 points)

100%

Point selection reported in a published study.

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LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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Protocol (9 points)

90%

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

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LI03Third Space

LI03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 三間 (sān jiān)

🎯 Location: When loose fist is made point is on the radial side of the index finger in the depression the proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: fever, diarrhoea, tinnitus, cold, heat

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Li N, Tian F, Wang C, Yu P, Zhou X, Wen Q, Qiao X, Huang L. Therapeutic effect of acupuncture and massage for shoulder-hand syndrome in hemiplegia patients: a clinical two-center randomized controlled trial. J Tradit Chin Med 2012; 32(3): 343-346

Protocol (10 points)

70%

Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it.

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LI03Third Space

LI03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 三間 (sān jiān)

🎯 Location: When loose fist is made point is on the radial side of the index finger in the depression the proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: fever, diarrhoea, tinnitus, cold, heat

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All 20 points indicated for this symptom

50%

Generated, not prescribed — every catalogued point whose textbook indications mention this symptom, collected in one list. Useful for revision; not a treatment plan.

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HT04Spirit Path

HT04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Heart Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 靈道 (líng dào)

🎯 Location: When palm faces upward point is on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris, 1.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: anxiety, swelling, pain:finger, retching, pain:heart

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Generated from Deadman, A Manual of Acupuncture — indication index

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside pain:finger:

Using Acupoints for Finger Pain

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent pain:finger
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.