“Can acupressure help with insomnia?”

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“Can acupressure help with insomnia?”

I have insomnia and want to treat it. Can acupressure help with insomnia?

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**Catherine Rahm Coudray** Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy · Accepted Answer

Catherine Rahm Coudray Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy

Acupuncture not acupressure

**Phavikone Sundara** Acupuncturist Kent, WA · Accepted Answer

Phavikone Sundara Acupuncturist Kent, WA

Yes. Acupressure may be able to help with insomnia, but you should do a couple of sessions per week. Combining acupuncture with herbs may be more helpful for you for faster results.

**Christie Luu** Acupuncturist Westminster, CA · Accepted Answer

Christie Luu Acupuncturist Westminster, CA

Yes.

**Tara Foster** Acupuncturist Arcata, CA · Accepted Answer

Tara Foster Acupuncturist Arcata, CA

I do acupuncture which is stimulation of the points with needles. I do not do acupressure. Acupuncture and herbal medicine can help with insomnia

**Jorge Mauricio Castellanos** Internist San Francisco, CA · Accepted Answer

Jorge Mauricio Castellanos Internist San Francisco, CA

Great question. I am not familiar with the benefits of acupuncture so I can't comment on its effectiveness with insomnia.

**Natalie Ramsey** Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Yes, both acupressure and acupuncture can help with insomnia.

Warmly,
Natalie Ramsey, MS LAc

**Dr. Sheila Lynn Scott** Acupuncturist Lake Mary, Florida · Accepted Answer

Certainly! An Mian on the side of the neck behind the ears is one of the best points for insomnia. To find them, place a finger behind each earlobe, and move the fingers just behind the bony protrusion. Light pressure is sufficient. Heart 7, Spleen 6 Liver 4, and Kidney 3 are all good points to try. Try darkening the room, playing soothing music, using relaxing lotions or meditating before bed.

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I have never prescribed it for insomnia but if you’re having pain issues it could indirectly help you sleep.

**Ms. Ellen D. Leonard** Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR · Accepted Answer

Ms. Ellen D. Leonard Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR

I practice acupuncture, not acupressure, so I can't tell you if acupressure is effective. But yes, acupuncture can help with insomnia.

**Ms. Qin Milla Mu** Acupuncturist San Jose, CA · Accepted Answer

Ms. Qin Milla Mu Acupuncturist San Jose, CA

Yes, acupuncture can help with insomnia.

**Victor Tsan** Homeopathic Physician Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Accepted Answer

Victor Tsan Homeopathic Physician Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Acupuncture is one of the effective natural treatments for insomnia, but acupressure would not give you enough improvements.
Read here: https://philaacupuncture.com/natural-treatment-for-insomnia/

**Jeff Rippey** Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO · Accepted Answer

I don't know if acupressure can help with insomnia, I don't use acupressure all that often. In my experience, acupuncture (using needles) is much more comfortable, the treatment effects come on faster, and the treatment effect tends to last longer when compared to pressure techniques.

Acupuncture has a good track record with insomnia; most studies show acupuncture outperforming the usual treatment options.

**Kayla Tricarico** Acupuncturist West Islip, Ny · Accepted Answer

Kayla Tricarico Acupuncturist West Islip, Ny

I do acupuncture not acupressure, but yes, acupuncture can help with insomnia.

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