Acupressure

Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by finger, hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body.

Acupressure points are found on the Chinese energy meridian channels and affect the function of the body in much the same way as acupuncture, without the placement of a needle. These points have increased energy conductivity or, stated another way; they are points where less energy resistance is found in the tissues. They may or may not be in the same area of the body as the targeted symptom. The selection of such points and their effectiveness help to stimulate the energy on the meridians and bring relief by rebalancing the body. Acupressure helps the body release the body’s natural pain relieving opiates.