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pin this videoAcupressure is a system that has its origins in China and is thousands of years old. Acupressure points are the same as Acupuncture points. Both systems of “quasi” medicine promote relaxation and wellness and treat disease and ease general discomfort. These systems are best for chronic and undiagnosed problems where only some general symptoms are known and the disease process as understood by modern medicine has not yet set in. Acupressure is done by activating points with pressure and reduction whereas Acupuncture is done using needles and inserting them in the skin to activate these same points. Activating a point stands for rechanneling energies and stagnant blood flow of the point and the related part of the body. Let us see how Acupressure works.
What Is the Theory Behind Acupressure?
Acupressure is part of a group of Asian bodywork therapies (ABTs) and has its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Acupressure is grouped with other Asian Bodywork Therapies like Acupuncture, Medical Qigong and Tuina. The Japanese form of Acupressure is known as Shiatsu.
According to Traditional Chinese medical theory special acupoints, pressure points, or acupressure points, lie along meridians, or channels, in the human body. These are the same points as those targeted with Acupuncture. The belief is that qi (chi) or vital energy flows along these meridians and can be manipulated by working the points along these meridians. There are 12 meridians according to the Chinese System of Medicine. These meridians connect specific organs and network of organs, enabling a system of communication throughout the body. The meridians begin at the fingertips, connect to the brain, and then connect to an organ or organs associated with the meridian. Whenever any of these meridians is blocked or out of balance, illness occurs or the disease process begins. Acupressure and acupuncture are among the types of TCM that are thought to help restore balance.
According to Traditional Chinese medical theory special acupoints, pressure points, or acupressure points, lie along meridians, or channels, in the human body. These are the same points as those targeted with Acupuncture. The belief is that qi (chi) or vital energy flows along these meridians and can be manipulated by working the points along these meridians. There are 12 meridians according to the Chinese System of Medicine. These meridians connect specific organs and network of organs, enabling a system of communication throughout the body. The meridians begin at the fingertips, connect to the brain, and then connect to an organ or organs associated with the meridian. Whenever any of these meridians is blocked or out of balance, illness occurs or the disease process begins. Acupressure and acupuncture are among the types of TCM that are thought to help restore balance.
How Does Acupressure Work?
In Acupressure, practitioners use their fingers, feet, elbows, palms or special tools to apply pressure to activate or manipulate the points to restore health and relaxation. Massage forms an integral part of Acupressure therapy.
A typical session of Acupressure lasts about one hour. You lie fully clothed on a soft massage table and the practitioner works on the points as required. You may require several sessions for results to show. There may be debate on how Acupressure works, but everyone, including western medical professionals agrees that it works.
The objective of all Asian Bodywork Therapies is to regulate yin and yang (negative and positive forces). These are opposing forces along the channels of energy which need to be in balance for health. Effects of Acupressure are not limited to the physical sphere of our bodies but it treats the mind, emotions and spirit in addition to balancing energy fields. It is also believed that the therapist can transmit vital energy (qi or chi) to the patient.
The objective of all Asian Bodywork Therapies is to regulate yin and yang (negative and positive forces). These are opposing forces along the channels of energy which need to be in balance for health. Effects of Acupressure are not limited to the physical sphere of our bodies but it treats the mind, emotions and spirit in addition to balancing energy fields. It is also believed that the therapist can transmit vital energy (qi or chi) to the patient.
Western scientists believe that Acupressure does not work based on the meridian theory or that these meridians even exist. The results of Acupressure are attributed to improved circulation, reduced muscle tension, or stimulation of endorphins, which are natural pain relievers.
There are hundreds of Acupressure points all over the body and those in the hands and wrist can be seen in these three videos.
There are hundreds of Acupressure points all over the body and those in the hands and wrist can be seen in these three videos.
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