Acupressure

Acupressure is an art of healing that involves putting physical pressure, by hand, elbow, feet or with the support of various devices, on distinct pressure points on top of the body which may be far away from the symptom, related to what is called the meridian system. And deliver relief through greater balance and a good blood circulation and metabolic energies in the body.

It alleviates the body’s pain and medical conditions, specific pressure is applied to the trigger points of the body. The reason behind putting the pressure to these trigger points is to bring back the body to its natural balance. Restoring the body’s balance back to its normal level is considered to relieve pain and diseases. 

Numerous acupressure techniques applied in an acupressure therapy include pressing, gentle stretching, rubbing and rolling, grasping, kneading, and chafing, along with corrective exercises. Different levels of pressure are being used, commonly starting by applying a light pressure and slowly working deeper. The practitioner may put more energy or pressure on distinct point or series of points, depending on the patient’s main complaint, or the entire course of a meridian may be discussed.

An acupressure technique involves stimulation of key points that are located on different part of a human body. The most frequently stimulated points are located in the spine, feet and hands. Base on the trigger points that are to be stimulated, patient may be asked to take a sit on a chair or lie down flat on a massage table.

Acupressure therapy can also relieve emotional pain. From everyday pressures to life's most serious trials, emotional stress causes the body to cease down, which retains negative feelings to be stuck, resulting in physical illness and emotional imbalances. An acupressure technique clears this muscular tension and brings back the flow of vital energy, making resolution possible. The therapy reduces muscular tension, promotes circulation, and enables a nice deep relaxation. By alleviating stress, Acupressure Therapy strengthens resistance to illness and promotes wellness. 

Either from stress, trauma, or an injury, energy blockages can be seen to the root of all health problems. A patient’s energy flow affects how they feel, how they think, and how they breathe. Just like negative thoughts can block someone’s energy flow, positive thoughts can enhance your healing energy. When there is a blockage of body's life-force energy, different emotional imbalances and physical manifestations also arises. These energy blockages transpire at the acupressure points. Using a variety of acupressure techniques ranging from light touch, tapping, and to simply holding the points, the body's life energy is capable to flow and rebalance.

Acupressure results are various depending on some factors such as the severity of the condition, the type of illness, the patient’s age, and the level of knowledge of the therapist. It is known to be useful in pain and symptom management like in nausea and headache. 

It takes a few sessions before the desired results can be attained. There are also times when it doesn’t totally cure the symptoms or illness but may help make it more manageable.