Acupressure is a type of therapy which uses acupuncture principles and Chinese medicines. Many people confuse between acupressure and acupuncture.
The simple difference is : In acupressure, finger pressure is used whereas needle pressure is used in acupuncture. The body points are stimulated by the use of finger pressure in acupressure.
Acupressure is used on a large scale by the Chinese medicine practitioners, acupuncturists and massage therapists. In the United States, acupressure techniques are included as part of the body-work programs in many massage schools.
Benefits of Acupressure
Acupressure massage by massage therapists is a very beneficial and effective treatment for many health problems. It is beneficial for nervous tension, headaches, sinus problems, colds and flu, sprains, arthritis, tennis elbow, menstrual cramps, allergies, asthma, toothaches, general aches and pains etc.
Acupressure doesn’t require any visit to a professional and can be performed also by a layperson. The techniques of acupressure are simple and easy to learn. They provide fast, free and effective relief from many problems. Acupressure points can also be stimulated to increase energy, reduce stress, stimulate the immune system and remove sexual dysfunction.
Massage Therapy
In massage therapy, the symptoms and overall health of a patient are evaluated by acupressurists. In a massage therapy treatment, the abdomen and other body parts of the patient are examined to find out energy imbalances. Depending on the organs which are imbalanced in the abdomen, the therapist works with different meridians throughout the body. The energy flow through the patient’s body is guided and observed by the therapist throughout the session.
An
acupressure session
is a nice experience and many people get immediate benefits from the session.
Related posts:
- Types and benefits of massage
- DOS and DONTS of Massage during pregnancy
- Different Kinds of Spa Massages
- Various massage therapies
- Tuning Fork Therapy: Tune your Health
- The benefits of Chair Massage
- 10 massage techniques
- Ayurvedic massage
- Foot massage
- Shiro-Basti is the Superior Form of Murdha Taila Therapy
