Acupressure : Curing with Acupressure

Cure with Acupressure

• Acupressure is effective in headaches and relieves tension.
• It promotes deep relaxation.
• It relieves joint pains and muscle aches.
• It is effective for morning sickness and motion sickness.
• It is used in the treatment of post-surgical nausea and vomiting.
• It improves general vitality.
• It is also predicted to ease breathing of people suffering from chronic obstructive lung disease.

Procedure of Treatment of Acupressure

• Practitioners apply pressure at various points called meridians, (which are invisible system of energy channels) using fingertips, thumbs, elbows and feet also.
• The treatment can be performed on a massage table or a floor mat, and person receiving the treatment is supposed to wear light, loose clothes.
• Treatment Time – 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Acupressure Treatment Frequency

• To maintain health and to balance vital energy, oriental medicine administers it on a regular basis.
• For regular minor problems such as nervous tension, tired eyes and headache, pressure on many points can be self-administered as often as possible.

Benefits of Acupressure

• Acupressure prompts release of endorphins that are natural pain killing compounds and like a massage is relaxing.

Who Should Avoid Acupressure

• The treatment can involve forceful pressure. So pregnant women should consult their doctor.
• For people suffering from varicose veins and diabetes with circulation problems acupressure to the legs can be damaging; wounds, sores, fragile or irritated skin needs a lot of caution.
• People who have bleeding disorder, who are on long-term steroid treatment or who are taking anti-coagulant drugs.
• People with history of easy bruising, osteoporosis, spinal or orthopedic injury should avoid it.

Side Effects of Acupressure

• Some people feel slightly unsteady or light-headed for a while.
• There is also a possibility of lasting soreness.

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