Acupressure

Acupressure is a therapy developed over 5,000 years ago as an important aspect of Asian, especially Chinese, medicine. It uses precise finger placement and pressure over specific points along the body. These points follow specific channels, known as meridians – the same channels used in acupuncture. According to Asian medical philosophy, activation of these points with pressure (or needles) can improve blood flow, release tension, and enhance or unblock life-energy, known in China as “qi” or in the English-speaking world as “chi.” This release allows energy to flow more freely through the meridians, promoting relaxation, healing and the restoration of proper function. Acupressure therapy can be used to relieve pain, reduce tension in muscles, improve circulation and promote deep states of relaxation. Individuals can be treated, and then trained in various self-care applications and pressure-point formulas for specific conditions. These include nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, headaches, neck and back pain, as well as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, mental and emotional stress, even addiction recovery and learning disorders. Acupressure massage therapy can also be used to treat larger issues. Specific acupressure treatments have been devised for issues such as: These techniques involve the stimulation of key points on the hands and legs. The concept of acupressure believes that the key energy points are responsible for muscle pain anywhere in the body. Even if the pain is not exactly at the energy point, stimulating it can provide relief. Acupressure therapy can be used to cure the following issues in the human body: Backache Headache Neck Pain Arthritis Pain Excess Stress Muscle Pain Anxiety