SI3 · Small Intestine meridian
Houxi 後溪 · Hòuxī
Arms & hands
The timed session needs a free sign-in.
Standard location
On the little-finger edge of the hand, in the hollow just behind the knuckle of the little finger.
How to find it
- 1Make a loose fist — the skin bulges at the end of the palm crease below the little finger.
- 2The top of that bulge is the point.
Technique
Roll the edge of your hand gently along a desk edge, or press with your thumb for 1–2 minutes.
Traditionally used for
- Stiff neck
- Upper-back tension from long sitting
Cautions
- Aim for a mild, dull ache — it should never hurt.
Used in these routines
General wellness education — not a substitute for a doctor or registered Chinese medicine practitioner.