P. Sze 
The heart is the essential muscle in the human body, and it is crucial to maintain heart health to live long and healthy lives. If the heart isn’t receiving the care it needs, serious issues can occur that can potentially have lifelong adverse effects. In addition to frequent exercise and a well-rounded diet, acupressure is a terrific way to support overall heart health. Recent studies show that acupressure has positive physiological effects on patients who experience myocardial infractions and can aid in reducing heart palpitations and maintaining a healthy heart rate. Believe it or not, there are many acupressure points for the heart on the feet.
Unlike other medical treatments and interventions, acupressure does not always require the presence of a medical professional and can be utilized at anytime and in any place. Incorporating the use of acupressure into your daily wellness routine is a great way to connect to your body and promote overall heart health.
Prioritizing heart health can also have positive effects on chronic pain, mensural pain, stomach pains, and can lead to a variety of other health benefits!
If you would like to learn more about the acupressure points for the heart on the feet and the benefits of acupressure, read more about our top 3 points below.
Acupoint: SP-4 (Other Names: Spleen-4/Gong Sun/Grandfather Grandson)
Located in the middle of the inner side of the foot, Known as Gong Sun in Chinese or Grandfather Grandson in English, SP-4 is the main acupoint situated along the Spleen Meridian. In traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen is the source of Qi and blood chemistry and is a particularly powerful point as it connects multiple meridians. Stimulation of acupressure point SP-4 is particularly beneficial in improving blood stagnation and various circulatory issues. Regular stimulation and massage of acupoint SP-4 not only has a great effect on overall heart health but is also a key player in resolving dampness in the body, regulating menstruation, and is one of the major acupressure points for anger management.
To effectively stimulate SP-4, simply press on the point with the thumb of both hands. Apply gentle pressure and knead the point for 5 minutes twice a day. It is important to pay attention to the way your body feels when stimulating SP-4. As the cardiovascular system is easily blocked, frequent activation of acupressure point SP-4 enhances the blood supply of the heart, opens the stasis of the heart vessels, and promotes the circulation of qi and blood in the heart.
Acupoint: SP-6 (Other Names: Spleen-6/San Yin Jiao/Three Yin Intersection)
SP-6 is another acupressure point for the heart on the feet that lies on the spleen meridian. SP-6 is where the liver, spleen, and kidney meridian converge. Also known as San Yin Jiao or Three Yin Intersection, SP-6 is one of the more versatile acupressure points. Due to the points connections to the liver, spleen, and kidney meridians, SP-6 is effective in treating a wide variety of conditions and can aid in regulating blood pressure, thus improving and maintaining optimum cardiac health.
Acupoint SP-6 sits four finger widths above the ankle joint and can be stimulated by applying gentle pressure for at least five minutes.
It is important to note that this point should not be used during pregnancy unless directed by a professional during an acupressure session.
However, studies have shown that when under the care of acupressure practitioners stimulation of SP-6 effectively reduced pain during active labor making SP-6 a versatile acupressure point for the heart on the feet.
Acupoint: Liv-3 (Other Names: Liver-3/Tai Chong/Supreme Rush)
Also located in the foot Liv-3 can be found on the top of the foot between the big toe and second toe. Known as Tai Chong or Supreme Rush, this acupressure point resides on the liver meridian. Liv-3 is great a great point to stimulate in order to reduce the effects of stress and anxiety, which can lead to decreased cardiac function and sleep disturbances. In addition to reducing stress, massaging Liv-3 throughout the day can also help in reducing back pain and decreasing irritability. Studies show that stimulating acupressure point Liv-3 has a profound effect on decreasing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, making Liv-3 one of the most effective acupressure points for the heart on the feet.
In order to effectively stimulate the Liv-3 acupoint, simply apply gentle yet firm pressure for 30 seconds at a time.
