The big question of course is, does acupressure work? There have been several studies that have shown positive correlations between stimulating these pressure points and improved sleep quality. With that said, for the most part, sample sizes in all of these studies have been relatively small making it hard to draw conclusive evidence. A recent study with over 100 participants found that acupressure worked better than traditional sleep medication after a month of treatment. Still, despite its existence for thousands of years, there still hasn’t been enough scientific studies into acupressure or acupuncture to see whether it’s actually beneficial.

At the same time, none of these studies found any negative effects from using these pressure points when it comes to sleep. If you’re struggling with insomnia and you’ve tried everything else and it hasn’t worked, using these pressure points might help.