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Gong Sun (公孙, SP4) sits on the medial aspect of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone. Either foot works. Press with enough force to feel a dull soreness, then rub in a circular motion for about five minutes or until the discomfort eases. This Spleen-channel point is a classic home press for gastric and abdominal pain. Regular meals help digestion between presses. Stop if pain sharpens.
Point guide
Find & press
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Find the hollow
Sit so you can see the inner side of either foot. Trace the first metatarsal (the long bone behind the big toe) to its base. The point sits in the soft depression just distal and inferior to that base, not on hard bone.
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Press to dull soreness
Press with a fingertip or knuckle until you feel a dull, slight soreness. Keep the pressure kind. Sharp shooting pain means ease off and relocate the hollow.
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Circular rub about 5 minutes
Rub in a circular motion for about five minutes, or until gastric or abdominal discomfort eases. Stay on the tender hollow; do not scrub across bone.
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Stop cues
Ease off if the press feels sharp, numb, or wrong. Mild ache that eases on release is common; sharp pain is a stop signal.
Try today Locate SP4 on either foot today and circle-press for about five minutes.
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Self-press tips are educational, not personal medical advice. Book a consult for gastric or abdominal pain that keeps returning.
FAQs
Quick questions
Where is the SP4 acupuncture point?
On the medial (inner) aspect of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone. Feel for a tender hollow just below and ahead of that bone base, not on hard bone. Either foot is fine.
How do you press Gong Sun (公孙, SP4)?
Press until you feel a dull soreness, then rub in a circular motion for about five minutes or until gastric or abdominal discomfort eases. Sharp pain, shooting tingling, or numbness means ease off.
What is Gong Sun (SP4) used for at home?
Home press often targets gastric or abdominal pain. Regular meals still matter for digestion. Self-press is a short habit between visits, not care for sudden severe abdomen symptoms. Seek urgent help if those appear.
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