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What Is Acupressure And How Does It Work?
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Acupressure is an ancient healing technique related to acupuncture. They share the same points, known as acupoints, but acupressure uses finger pressure instead of needles. People who are afraid of needles welcome this distinction. This technique is very simple and can be used by anyone to treat a variety of conditions and disorders.
Acupressure has been in use for more than 5000 years. It's a part of traditional Chinese medicine and is most widespread in Asian regions.
It's interesting, however, that the earliest evidence of its use was not found in Asia, but in Europe, of all places. A 5300 year old mummy named Otzi, discovered in the Alps in 1991, had tattoos (simple dots and lines) that correspond almost perfectly with acupressure points.
How does it work? Acupressure works by correcting energy (qi) imbalances in the body so that the body can work to heal itself. Qi energy is believed to be a feature of every living being, sort of like a life force. It travels along the pathways, known as meridians, all over the body. By stimulating acupoints located along the meridians, energy blockages are removed allowing qi to flow smoothly.
Acupressure is most commonly used for pain management, but it can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, both physical and mental. These include arthritis, colds, flu, asthma, headaches, back pain, hypertension, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, allergies, irritable bowel, colitis, constipation, ulcers, depression, insomnia, urinary problems, and skin problems just to name a few.
It is applied using fingers, thumbs, palms or elbows. It's completely noninvasive and can be worked on bare skin or through clothing.
Is it safe? Generally speaking it's very safe, with very few possible side effects. You should know, however, that it is not to be used to replace emergency procedures and licensed medical treatment. You should not use acupressure if you have a heart disease or if the acupoint is under a mole. If you're pregnant, see maternity or labor acupressure.
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Being used for thousands of years, acupressure clearly stood the test of time. It can help with many, many things. Mothers to be use maternity acupressure points. Check out how to induce labor using acupressure.
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