Map (atlas) of pain points in the body and muscle tension points (triggers)
Designations in the figures:Solid red color shows the main pain zone, grainy color shows possible additional zones. Trigger points (stress points) are marked with crosses.
Head and neck
Trapezius muscle
Pattern of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the upper part of the trapezius muscle.
Sternocleidomastoid muscle
The picture of referred pain and the localization of the trigger points responsible for it in the right sternocleidomastoid muscle. On the left is the sternal (superficial) portion. On the right is the clavicular (deep) portion.
Masseter muscle
Localization of trigger points in various parts masticatory muscle. Solid red shows the main zone of pain, grainy - possible additional zones. On the left - the superficial layer, the upper and middle sections. In the center is the surface layer, the lower section. On the right is the deep layer, top part, just below the temporomandibular joint.
Temporalis muscle
Picture of reflected pain from trigger points in the left temporal muscle. Solid red shows the main zone of pain, grainy - possible additional zones. The anterior “spoke” of pain arises from the anterior fibers (TT1), the middle “spokes” from TT2 and TT3, the posterior (supra) “spoke” from TT4.
Medial hyoid muscle
A picture of referred pain (marked in red) and the location of the trigger points responsible for it in the medial hyoid muscle. On the left is the area of external pain that patients can point to. On the right is a picture of the internal part of the pain passing through the temporomandibular joint.
Lateral hyoid muscle
Pattern of referred pain from trigger points in the lateral hyoid muscle.
Digastric
Picture of trigger points and pain reflected from them in the right digastric muscle.
On the left is the posterior abdomen - lateral view. On the right is the anterior abdomen - front view.
Suboccipital muscle
A picture of referred pain and trigger points in the right suboccipital muscle.
Pattern of referred pain (marked in red) and location of trigger points in the semispinalis muscles. On the left is the upper trigger point in the semispinalis capitis muscle. On the right is a trigger point in the third layer of the semispinalis muscle of the neck.
Trigger points and the pattern of pain they cause in the right splenius muscle of the head and neck. In the left pictures there are trigger points in the splenius muscles of the head, in the occipital triangle. In the right pictures there is an upper trigger point that causes pain in the area of the eye orbits, a lower trigger point that causes pain in the angle of the neck.
Solid red shows the main zone of pain, grainy - possible additional zones.
Shoulders, chest and arms
Trapezius muscle
Referred pain and localization of TT2 in the upper part of the trapezius muscle, TT3, TT4 in the lower part, TT5, TTb in the middle parts of the trapezius muscle.
Levator scapulae muscle
A picture of mixed pain caused by two trigger points located in the right levator scapulae muscle. Solid red shows the main zone of pain, grainy - possible additional zones.
Scalene muscles
A complex pattern of pain caused by trigger points located in the anterior, middle and posterior scalene muscles. Some trigger points may only have one persistent area of referred pain.
Pectoralis major muscle
IThe picture of referred pain and the localization of trigger points in the large pectoral muscle.
In the leftmost picture you can see how the pain reflected from two trigger points located in the middle part of the muscle near the sternum overlaps. The following figures show: on the left - a trigger point in the intermediate part of the sternum, in the center - the TT in the clavicular part, on the right - a trigger point in the area of the free edge of the muscle that forms the armpit.
Trigger point in the right pectoralis minor muscle and the pattern of pain it causes.
Picture of referred pain caused by a trigger point in the left pectoral muscle.
Subclavius muscle
Picture of referred pain caused by a trigger point in the right subclavian muscle.
Serratus anterior muscle
A pattern of referred pain caused by a trigger point located in the right serratus anterior muscle. Side, back and front views.
Serratus posterior superior muscle
A picture of referred pain from trigger points in the right posterior superior serratus muscle. Areas of constant pain are marked in solid red. Areas of possible pain are marked with grain. The left picture is a rear view. In the figure in the center, the scapula is retracted forward and the trigger point becomes accessible for palpation and injection. The picture on the right is a front view.
Serratus posterior inferior muscle
A pattern of referred pain from trigger points in the right posterior inferior serratus muscle.
Latissimus dorsi muscle
Pattern of referred pain and trigger points in the right latissimus dorsi muscle. The picture on the left shows the usual localization of a trigger point in the axillary portion of the muscle. In the center is a front view. On the right is a picture of pain from the lower trigger point.
Supraspinatus muscle
Picture of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the right supraspinatus muscle.
Infraspinatus muscle
The pattern of referred pain and the localization of trigger points in the right infraspinatus muscle.
Teres minor muscle
The pattern of referred pain and the localization of the trigger point in the right teres minor muscle.
Teres major muscle
Medial and lateral (posterior and axillary) trigger points in the right teres major muscle and the pattern of pain reflected from them. On the left is the medial trigger point, on the right is the lateral TT.
Subscapularis muscle
|Picture of referred pain from trigger points in the right subscapularis muscle.
Rhomboid muscle
General picture of pain from trigger points in the right rhomboid muscle.
Deltoid
Picture of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the right deltoid muscle. On the left is a picture of pain from trigger points in the anterior part of the muscle. The right pictures show a picture of pain from points in the posterior regions.
Coracobrachialis muscle
Pattern of pain and localization of trigger points in the right coracobrachialis muscle. Trigger points can be found in the distal or medial portion of the muscle. Sometimes the pain from them spreads only to the elbow.
Biceps brachii
Pattern of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the biceps brachii muscle.
Brachialis muscle
Pattern of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the right brachial muscle. Note that the most superior trigger point may cause compression of the radial nerve.
Triceps brachii muscle
Picture of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the triceps brachii muscle. On the left - TT1 in the left long head, TT2 in the lateral portion of the right middle head. In the center - TT3 in the lateral edge of the lateral head, TT4 deep in the distal part of the right middle head, in the center. On the right -TT5 deep in the medial edge of the right medial head.
Forearms and hands
Elbow muscle
Localization of trigger points in the elbow muscle and the pattern of pain reflected from them.
Extensors of the hand
Pattern of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the three main extensors of the hand on the right side.
Localization of trigger points in the right brachioradialis muscle and the pattern of pain reflected from them.
Finger extensors
Picture of referred pain and localization of trigger points in three selected muscles - finger extensors on the right hand.
Localization of the trigger point in the right arch support of the hand and the pattern of pain reflected from it.
Composite picture of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the right flexors of the hand and fingers.
Pattern of referred pain and localization of trigger points in two muscles of the thumb right hand.
Picture of referred pain and localization of trigger points in the interosseous muscles of the right hand. Trigger points can be found in any part of the interosseous spaces. Sometimes they are called Heberden's nodes.
Back and stomach
Superficial paraspinal muscles
Insertion and location of the two most important superficial groups of paraspinal muscles (erector spinae).
Iliocostal pectoralis
The pattern of referred pain and the localization of trigger points in the pectoral iliocostal muscle.
The pattern of referred pain and the localization of trigger points in the lower thoracic and lumbar regions. Latin letters C, T, L, S and numbers indicate the levels of the vertebrae of the corresponding departments.
Multifidus muscles
The pattern of referred pain and the localization of trigger points in the deep paravertebral muscles (multifidus and rotator cuffs). On the left is an example of trigger points in the midthoracic and lower sacral regions. In the center and on the right is the localization of TT in these muscles at the level of the L2 and S1 vertebrae.
Attachment and location of deep paraspinal muscles.
Multifidus muscles of the neck
The pattern of referred pain and the localization of trigger points in the deep muscles of the neck. Sometimes these points can cause compression of the greater occipital nerve.
The pattern of referred pain and the localization of trigger points in the right iliopsoas muscle.
Obliques
A pattern of referred pain and visceral symptoms from trigger points located in the oblique abdominal muscles (and possibly the transverse muscle). On the left - “heartburn” due to a trigger point in the external oblique muscle, which attaches to the anterior chest wall. On the right - pain in the groin and/or scrotum due to a trigger point in the muscles of the lower-lateral abdominal wall.
Rectus abdominis muscle
Referred pain pattern and visceral symptoms due to trigger points in the rectus abdominis muscle. Left and center - bilateral pain throughout the back, fullness in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting can be caused by trigger points in the upper part of the rectus muscle. Similar bilateral pain in the lower regions can be caused by points in zone 2.
Pelvis, buttocks and thighs.
Quadratus lumborum muscle
Pattern of referred pain and trigger points in the quadratus lumborum muscle.
Trigger points are indicated to the left and center, which can be palpated just below the 12th rib and just above the ilium. On the right are trigger points in the deep layers of the muscle.
Anal sphincter, levator ani muscle, coccygeus muscle
Obturator internus muscle
The pattern of referred pain and trigger points in the pelvic floor muscles.
Gluteus maximus muscle
Pattern of referred pain and trigger points in the gluteus maximus muscle. Trigger points are localized: on the left (TT1) superomedial portion of the muscle. In the center (TT2) is a point in the area of the ischial tuberosity. On the right is the most medial inferior portion (MLP).
Gluteus medius muscle
A picture of referred pain from trigger points in the injurious gluteal muscle.
Medial points (TT1) reflect pain in the iliac crest, in the sacroiliac joint and sacrum. TT2 are located slightly superior and lateral and refer pain lower to the buttocks. TTZ reflects bilateral pain in the sacrum and lower lumbar region.
Gluteus minimus
The pictures show a picture of reflected pain from trigger points in the anterior portion of the right gluteus minimus muscle.
Additional zones appear when the muscle is fully engaged in work. In the right pictures there are points in the anterior portion of the muscle.
Piriformis muscle
General picture of pain from trigger points in the right piriformis muscle. The most common lateral points (TT1)
Hip and knees
Tensor fascia lata
A pattern of referred pain from trigger points in the right tensor fascia lata muscle. The fascia in the figure has been removed.
Sartorius
Referred pain from three trigger points in the right sartorius muscle located on the different levels. Anterolateral view. Trigger points in this long muscle are located superficially, sometimes just under the skin.
Pectineus muscle
B Picture of referred pain from trigger points in the right pectineus muscle.
There are many points on the human body, the impact of which can cause severe pain, partial paralysis and even severe damage, including death.
There are a lot of such zones on the human body, many of them are prudently hidden by nature from easy access. However, many remained on the surface. Of course, the complete art of hitting pain points is a whole science that can be studied for more than one year. In order to use self-defense, it is enough to know and be able to accurately hit only a few basic ones.
The most vulnerable points of the head.
A blow to the temple.
The temple is one of the weak points of the skull. Deep under the temple is the artery of the brain membrane. The average thickness of the skull is 5 millimeters, in the thickest place it is 1 centimeter thick, in the temple area the thickness of the skull is only 1-2 millimeters. A blow to this area can cause a concussion, loss of consciousness and death.
Hit to the back of the head.
This point is located in the center of the back of the skull at the junction of several bones and can be felt as a slightly elongated structure. This cavity is the weak point of the head. With a weak blow to this point, a concussion and loss of consciousness occurs. If the blow is strong, it can lead to hemorrhage and death.
A blow to the brow ridge.
These points are located above the eyebrows. Blood vessels and nerves pass through these areas. A moderate blow can damage them and cause bleeding in the eyes and loss of consciousness.
A blow to the lower jaw.
This point is located at the corner of the jaw below where it articulates with the ear. A blow to this area breaks the bone into small pieces. This area is also known as the "knockout area" because a side kick aimed at it strikes the cervical spine, causing the opponent to fall. This is one of the reasons why in real combat fighters often lower their chin to cover the point of the lower jaw.
Punch to the chin.
If you draw a straight line from the corner of your mouth, a certain perpendicular downwards. Then, intersecting with the line of the chin, an amazing point of defeat will be identified. Its property is that if even a light blow is applied to it in the direction of the cervical vertebra, it will cause a knockout effect.
A blow to the nasal bone.
This point is located on the nasal bone, between the eyebrows. The nasal bone is thick at the top and thins at the bottom; there is a small vein in the center that goes to the nasal cavity. A blow to this area can easily damage the nasal bone and lead to severe bleeding and difficulty breathing. In addition, a blow to the nose is very painful and impairs vision.
A blow or slap to the ears.
There are many blood vessels and nerves running near the ears. A blow to the ears damages the outer ear and the eardrum can stun the opponent.
A blow to the eye.
The eye is one of the most vulnerable places on the human body. Even a slight poke in the eye with a finger can temporarily blind a person and cause him severe pain. The elasticity of the eye allows it not to be damaged even with deep pressure, therefore a dosed, but strong enough force can deprive the enemy of resistance, but will not deprive him of life or vision. Of course, there is a risk, the effort in this case cannot be accurately calculated, but nevertheless, when saving your life, you should not worry about the health of the aggressor.
The most vulnerable points of the neck.
A slash to the back of the neck.
This point is located near the third vertebra of the neck. A slight blow to it causes displacement of the vertebrae, which as a result puts pressure on spinal cord. A medium-strength blow will knock out the opponent and can lead to serious complications. A strong blow that interrupts the nerves of the spine leads to immediate death.
Slash to the throat (thyroid cartilage)
The thyroid cartilage (in common parlance, the Adam's apple) is surrounded by numerous blood vessels and nerves, and behind it is the thyroid gland. A blow to the throat leads to severe pain and loss of ability to breathe. If the opponent's head is tilted back when striking, the result of the impact will be much greater.
The most vulnerable points of the torso.
Impact to the sternum (solar plexus)
The sternum is located in the center of the body. In this area is the heart, below the liver and stomach. There is no protection in the form of ribs. Therefore, a blow to this area directly affects the heart, diaphragm and nerves between the ribs. A blow to the solar ventricle causes severe pain in the walls of the stomach and difficulty breathing. The enemy loses the ability to defend himself. A severe blow can lead to stomach bleeding, heart failure, liver rupture, internal bleeding, loss of consciousness and, in some cases, even death.
A blow between two ribs.
Usually the blows are directed to the 7th, 8th and 9th ribs and their connecting cartilages. On the left is the heart area, on the right is the liver. Ribs 5 through 8 are the most curved and the easiest to break, especially where the bones meet the cartilage. A strong blow to this area can cause a heart attack, liver damage, internal bleeding and possibly death.
A blow to the moving ribs.
Movable ribs are located at the bottom of the chest. These are the 11th and 12th ribs. They are not attached to the sternum. Since the ribs are not secured in front, the impact will cause them to break inward. This, in turn, can lead to their penetration into the liver or spleen, which is deadly.
A blow or pressure on the armpit.
Many blood vessels and nerves pass through this area. In addition, this cavity has no muscle or bone protection. Attacking this area with the fingers can cause an electric shock-type sensation and temporary loss of motor ability in the hand. Strong pressure can cause damage to nerves and blood vessels, making it difficult to move the arm.
A kick or hand to the pubic bone.
This area is very sensitive. A blow to it is quite painful and leads to the inability of the enemy to continue resistance.
Kick or hand to the crotch
Many nerves pass through this point, and above are the genitals and bladder. A slight blow to this area will cause very severe pain. A strong blow can rupture the bladder and cause shock.
The most vulnerable points of the legs.
A blow to the kneecap.
A blow to this area causes severe pain. The greatest effectiveness occurs when the supporting limb on which the body weight is concentrated is attacked. The result of this impact will be damage to the tissue under the fibula and tibia.
A blow to the outside of the knee.
This impact will cause the joint to move in an unnatural direction, bending inward, and cause ligament damage as well as a tear between the bones of the joint. Besides, swipe may damage the main peroneal nerve, causing severe pain.
Hit on inside knee
This impact will cause the leg to bend outward and damage the ligaments and tendons around the kneecap. The best angle to strike is a sharp downward angle towards the back.
Pain points are usually called those areas on the human body that are most sensitive to damage. Even a slight impact on them causes very noticeable pain. It is useful to know pain points on the human body for the purposes of self-defense, since such information gives a serious advantage over the enemy.
To incapacitate a person or kill him, a completely insignificant pressure or blow is required on a vulnerable spot, which includes: ears, temple, eyes, nose, upper lip, chin, Adam's apple, base of the pharynx, back of the head
We are talking about those places on the human body that respond to physical impact with the greatest discomfort. Therefore, one should influence them only in extreme cases, for example, for the purpose of self-defense.
Important! Self-defense does not justify causing grievous bodily harm. According to Article 108 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, murder committed when the limits of self-defense are exceeded can be punished by a term of imprisonment of two years. Therefore, it should be understood that any fact of causing harm to a person may entail appropriate punishment, regardless of the motives.
Some of these areas are well known (eg, groin, eyeballs). Other pain points are known only to those people who are directly related to martial arts.
Where are the pain points?
Experts identify three main groups of pain points located on the human body:
- Head. Here, the most sensitive to physical impact are the following areas: eyes, temples, nose, ears, chin, lips.
- Legs. Pain points are located on the ankles, knees, feet, legs.
- Torso. In this area, the most vulnerable points are: groin, armpits, kidneys, solar plexus, false rib.
Each of the above groups should be considered in more detail.
Pain points of the head
Even a light blow to the temple can cause very serious injury to the enemy. Since the brain is in the head, it is excessively strong impact in this area can be fatal. Despite the fact that the human skull is highly durable, damaging it is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. Therefore, caution should be exercised when affecting the head area.
The most sensitive pain points of the head:
- Eyes. Eyeballs are considered one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body. Exposure to them with a special pepper spray allows you to almost completely incapacitate the enemy. If such a means of self-defense is not at hand, then you can limit yourself to pressing on these pain points. The index and middle fingers are most often used for this.
- Nose. Even with a weak blow to the nose, the enemy will be guaranteed severe discomfort. The most effective is the so-called “catching” blow to the nose. To do this, you need to hit the convex part of the nose with your knuckles, which will provide the opponent with a painful shock and bleeding. An excessively strong blow can break the opponent's nose, so it is advisable to control your actions.
- Whiskey. This is one of the most dangerous areas. The human skull is most vulnerable in this area. This is where traumatic nerves are located, as well as arteries that can cause severe hemorrhages.
Important! Hitting an opponent in the temple is highly undesirable, since even a weak blow can cause a severe head injury. With strong exposure, death is possible.
- Upper lip. By delivering a strong enough blow at an angle of 30 degrees, you can cause burning pain and bleeding in your opponent.
- Chin. This area should be affected with the back of the hand, since hitting with a fist increases the risk of damaging the hand. A sliding blow from below and to the side is preferable, which will cause a bruise or dislocation of the jaw.
- Pharynx. The most vulnerable point is considered to be the depression located at the lowest point. It is best to work on it with your fingers. Such an attack can cause breathing difficulties. A more severe consequence is pulmonary spasm.
- Adam's apple. Experts recommend using tearing grips, but any attack to this place is 100% effective.
Important! A strong blow to the Adam's apple can be fatal. Therefore, an average impact on this area will be sufficient.
- Neck. A backhanded blow to the area under the back of the head can knock out an opponent.
Pain points in the legs
Before kicking the knee, turn slightly and bend your leg, the kick is delivered with the edge of the sole The most vulnerable places on the legs are:
- Knees. Both blows directly to the kneecap and to the side of the knee are very painful. They are applied with the edge of the boot. This technique has a disarming effect, promoting damage knee joint and ligaments.
- Ankles. The blow is delivered through the outer edge of the boot, which is held perpendicular to the ankle. Experts do not recommend using the toe strike in this case due to its low effectiveness.
- Shin. In this area, the bone is the least protected. A strike at 1/3 of the height of the shin is highly effective. It should be applied with the outer edge of the foot.
- Foot. This is where the most fragile and most vulnerable bones are located. Hitting the foot with the heel can cause a fracture if the opponent is behind you.
Torso pain points
Here the most vulnerable points are:
- Solar plexus. It is best to strike this area with your fist. If the blow is strong enough, the opponent experiences a burning pain, forcing him to kneel.
Important! Excessive exposure to the solar plexus area can result in death.
- Armpits. Since the nerves are located here close to the skin, a precise blow can cause severe pain, incapacitating the enemy for some time.
- Kidneys. Impacts to the kidneys cause the development of nervous shock. It is best to strike with the knee or the edge of the palm, but remember that without proper medical care a person may die.
- Groin. One of the most famous pain points on the human body. A strong enough blow to this area can immobilize the enemy.
- Stomach. A strong blow to this area forces the enemy to bend over, after which you can use blows to the back of the head and back.
- False rib. Strikes are applied from both sides using the knee, elbow or edge of the palm.
How to determine the strength of impact
How strong and accurate your strike will be depends on your individual skills. Depending on the force of striking the enemy’s painful points, the level of possible damage is largely determined. It should be remembered that these areas are not only very sensitive to pain, but are also located in important vital centers, and therefore too strong an impact on them can be fatal.
To correctly determine the force of an impact on a painful point, you should use a five-level algorithm:
- A weak blow, the purpose of which is not to damage the opponent, but to distract or intimidate him.
- The second level involves applying force to the punch to throw it off balance and buy time.
- The third is the most common level, which is capable of stunning the enemy, causing severe pain or numbness in the area affected. As a rule, in this way you can neutralize your opponent for a long time.
- The fourth level involves serious consequences in the form of loss of consciousness and injury. Sometimes such an effect on pain points provokes the development of paralysis.
- A level five strike poses a significant danger to the enemy's health and can be fatal.
It is very important to correctly assess the level of danger and use the knowledge described above exclusively for self-defense. It should be remembered that no fighting technique encourages the deliberate killing of an enemy, therefore a moderate impact on pressure points is recommended.
You should not wave your fists anyhow, but aim them at the most vulnerable places of the human body. Today we will tell you what these places are and how to hit them.
1. Ankle joint
It is struck by a “stomping” kick from top to bottom, or a “football” kick in a horizontal plane from the front or side. It is better that the attacking leg is wearing shoes. This place is very sensitive for almost all people, because since childhood it has been protected by shoes, but there is no muscular cover here.
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2. Shin
The two tibia bones located here (the fibula and the tibia) are almost not covered by muscles, so the pain from a blow to them pierces the whole body, like an electric discharge. You can attack the shin with both the inner (for a “football” kick) and the outer (for a side kick) side of the foot. It is best to do this with the hard edge of your shoe. However, you can hit with both the heel (heel) and the sole. Just don’t hit the shin with your toe, as it may slip and then the blow will not cause significant harm to the enemy.
Source: army.lv
3. Knee joint
The knee is the best target for low level kicks. It is convenient to hit it from all sides, with any part of the foot, at any angle (top to bottom, bottom to top, horizontally), with any movement - pushing, swinging, trampling.
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4. Crotch
This target can be struck with anything - with the toe and instep of the foot, the heel, the knee, the fist, the edge and the base of the palm, pressed together with the tips of the fingers.
You don’t even have to hit, but simply grab the genitals tightly with your hand and pull them towards you - to the side. However, men have protected this place since childhood. We all tend to purely reflexively cover our crotch with our hand or thigh when trying to attack it. Therefore, such a blow only hits with a distraction of the enemy’s attention, for example: a whipping blow to the eyes.
Source: army.lv
5. Lower abdomen (pubic area)
There is no muscular armor in the lower abdomen, and within the abdominal cavity there are numerous neurovascular plexuses. It is better to strike here with the toe of a shoe, knee, fist, or the tips of your fingers clenched together.
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6. Solar plexus (“sun”)
It is convenient to hit it with the elbow, knee, fist, heel of the palm, or the second phalanges of the fingers, clenched in the manner of the so-called “devil's paw” (see the picture). For “jocks”, who are overgrown with powerful muscles, it is difficult to break through the sun. But even they cannot keep their abs constantly tense. As you inhale, the abdominal muscles relax, and this target opens up for destruction.
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7. Cardiac plexus
This target is located just below the left nipple. Everything that has been said about the “sun” is also true here. Let us only add that with a strong blow to the heart area, it can stop. Then death will come instantly. It is necessary to know about this so as not to hit there (heartfelt nerve plexus more vulnerable than solar).
Knowing the pain points on the human body helps to effectively counter the enemy in self-defense. Vulnerable are those parts of the body that react most painfully to blows, hard pressure or twisting and are guaranteed to cause sharp pain and even long-term impairment of human vital functions. First of all, these are places on the human body in which the main nerves and nerve nodes and blood vessels, joints, internal organs; places where the bones are least covered by muscle tissue.
* Between the eyebrows, at the junction of the nasal cartilage and the skull, are the nasal bones. A blow to them will cause profuse bleeding, making breathing difficult, impairing vision and leading to painful shock. A blow to the nose from bottom to top with the heel of the palm is considered the most dangerous. It is convenient to use in close combat. If the hit in this area is accurate, then with even a slight blow the enemy can be killed.
* Clusters of nerve endings and fragile blood vessels are located on the brow ridge. A blow to the superciliary area causes blood vessels to burst, bleeding into the eyes begins, vision deteriorates sharply, and the shock-disturbed nerve endings lead to severe pain.
* The zygomatic arch, which is located under the eye, is easily injured from a blow with a fist, as it is quite fragile. Painful shock and temporary loss of vision are guaranteed.
* The most vulnerable area of the head is, of course, the eyes themselves. They are defenseless from traumatic effects. A slight blow to them leads to long-term vision loss. Hitting the eyes and pressing them with your fingers are extremely effective.
*Movable bone formation considered to be the lower jaw. Its mobility is the main problem: a blow to this place can cause displacement and rupture of the muscles attached to the fixed part of the skull. Or it might crush a bone. Result: painful shock and loss of consciousness in the enemy. In boxing, this point is known as the knockout area.
* The opponent may lose consciousness from the resulting concussion and a broken lower jaw as a result of a blow to the chin. In this case, the tongue is severely injured.
* A strong blow to the ears with your palms will damage the outer ear and lead to hearing impairment. A blow to this area causes bleeding and even loss of consciousness from painful shock, since many blood vessels and nerves are located here.
* The bones of the skull at the temples are the thinnest, they can be pierced even with a weak blow. The consequences of fractures at these points can be fatal.
* Just like blows to the kidneys, blows to the back of the head are dangerous. Here the base of the skull is affected, and with a strong blow the consequences can be the most severe. Here, even with a not the most effective attack, the enemy will lose the ability to navigate.
*The neck contains vital blood vessels on the sides, the back of the cervical vertebrae and the vulnerable “Adam’s apple” in the throat. Strong blows that damage the vertebrae can cause paralysis. If you perform side blows to the neck with the edge of your palm, this will sharply disrupt the blood circulation in the brain and lead to loss of consciousness.
* The kneecaps, elbow joint, outer and inner parts of the knee, foot, lower leg, thigh muscles on the legs, hands and fingers are the most vulnerable points of the lower and upper extremities of a person.
* Impacts to both the elbow joint and the kneecap of the supporting leg are extremely effective. Attacks to these areas cause not only pain, but also immobility of the joints.
* A direct sharp blow to the outer part of the knee can lead to destruction of the joint due to an unnatural deflection in the other direction, causing severe pain and temporary immobility of the knee. A blow to the inside of the knee damages the ligaments and tendons near the kneecap, which also leads to immobility of the knee joint. An exact gift to the kneecap will lead to its displacement, making the lower limb immobile.
* An attack with the outer edge of the foot at the level of one third of the shin from below into the opponent's shin can be one of the most effective techniques. Here the bone, as in the case of the temporal part, is the least thin. A strong blow will most likely cause a fracture, but not too much will help the opponent feel pain.
* Perineum, heart, spleen, liver, kidneys, solar plexus, ribs, armpits, tailbone are among the most vulnerable points housings.
* In the perineal area there are many nerves and large vessels, a little higher there are very sensitive genital organs. A blow to this area can cause the bladder to rupture. Kick attack on testicles for a long time will take the enemy out of the battle.
* The solar plexus point is located in the center of the chest. Near solar plexus vital organs (heart, liver, stomach) are located. Here is the most large cluster nerves. Since there are no ribs, this area is extremely exposed and physical pressure on it will cause significant pain. Shock, difficulty breathing, stomach bleeding, heart problems and loss of consciousness are not all the consequences of an attack in this area.
* According to their structure, ribs are the most fragile bones in humans. Fractures of ribs from the fifth to the eighth also occur with impacts of moderate force. But it’s not just a matter of painful shock from broken ribs; we must keep in mind that fragments from them can damage vital organs.
* The area of the lower ribs contains the liver and spleen. Not the strongest blow to the liver leads to its damage.
It is located under the lower ribs with right side, you need to hit with your left hand or knee, if the fight is close, or deliver a direct blow with your left leg at a medium distance and with the outer edge of the foot with your right leg from the side. We should not forget about the spleen area.
* Large blood vessels and nerves are located in armpits. The sensations the enemy feels from a blow to his armpits will introduce him to a strong electric shock. Result: painful shock and loss of arm function.
*The kidneys are located near the back wall of the abdominal cavity. They do not have bone protection, so they are very vulnerable. A blow to them will cause severe pain, and they are likely to rupture with internal hemorrhage. We must not forget that the kidneys are located somewhere at the same level as the elbow joint.
*An attack on the coccyx can damage the central nervous system, and even cause paralysis, not to mention severe pain
Vasilenko Valery