Pressure Points

Pressure point guide

Find the pressure points that release tension

QFlex is designed to reach the common tension spots in your neck, shoulders and back, so you can work out tight muscles on your own and feel better every day. Pick an area to jump to its pressure points.

Neck Shoulders Back

How to use it

Working a pressure point

Use these three steps on any of the points below.

1

Grip

Firmly grip the QFlex with two hands, closely spaced together.

2

Place

Apply the QFlex directly to the target muscle area or pressure point.

3

Pull and release

Gently pull the QFlex forward, applying and releasing pressure gradually. Do this for about 2 to 3 minutes, but never hard enough to cause injury or pain.

Diagram of neck pressure points to target with the QFlex self massage hook
Neck

Neck pressure points

The neck holds a lot of tension from stress, posture and screen time. Applying steady pressure to these points can help ease stiffness and loosen tight muscles where your neck meets your upper back.

Where to press

  1. Highest point of the shoulder muscle, one to two inches from the side of the lower neck.
  2. Half an inch below the base of the skull, on the muscles half an inch out from the spine.
  3. The indentation at the base of the skull, one to two inches behind the back of the earlobe.
  4. Underneath the base of the skull, in the indentations about two to three inches apart.
Diagram of shoulder pressure points to target with the QFlex self massage hook
Shoulders

Shoulder pressure points

Shoulder tension often builds up from long workdays, workouts and daily stress. Working on these points can help loosen tight spots and ease soreness.

Where to press

  1. The ball of tension just above the shoulder blade, midway between the base of the neck and the outside of the shoulder.
  2. Highest point of the shoulder muscle, one to two inches from the side of the lower neck.
  3. Underneath the base of the skull, in the indentations about two to three inches apart.
Diagram of mid and lower back pressure points to target with the QFlex self massage hook
Back

Back pressure points

The mid and lower back are common problem areas, and they're the hardest to reach on your own. Applying steady pressure with QFlex helps ease deep muscle tightness.

Where to press

  1. Lower back, between the second and third lumbar vertebrae, two and four finger widths away from the spine.
  2. Midway between the top of the hip bone and the base of the buttock.
  3. The center of the back of each knee crease.

Ready to try it?

Reach every one of these spots on your own

QFlex gives you the reach and leverage to work every point on this page, no help needed.

Shop QFlex How to use guide
  • A promotional text panel for the Q-Flex personal acupressure system, featuring a photo of two women holding the purple and gray acupressure tool in a heart shape against a white background with a coral header reading 'ABOUT THE Q - FLEX'.
  • Instructional graphic titled 'Q - FLEX QUICK STEPS' showing three numbered panels with a woman demonstrating how to use a Q-Flex back support device. The graphic includes step-by-step instructions, pressure point guidance, and a physician disclaimer note.
  • An educational diagram explaining pressure points for neck and back tension, featuring numbered red dots and arrows on anatomical illustrations of the neck and shoulder, with explanatory text blocks.
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