Through acupressure, we can relieve pain in different areas of the body only from the application of pressure in a series of specific points. Its purpose is to reactivate the energy circulation to naturally control all the ailments related to these imbalances.

What Is Acupressure?

Acupressure is a therapeutic procedure that combines the principles of massage and acupuncture without the use of needles. Acupressure is a proven technique in the treatment of various ailments, as long as they have been well diagnosed.

Through this pressure is exerted on a series of strategic points located throughout the body to promote physical recovery.

How Does Acupressure Work?

For starters, acupressure works through the fingers. Either exerting pressure with the tip of the finger, or with the knuckle or the back end of a pencil.

The experts, in their application, perform exploration on the points and meridians, pressing until finding the exact place that favors the recovery of the patient.

At first, you can feel a slight tingling sensation in the body. However, by continuing with the technique, it becomes increasingly mild.

The pressure that is applied at each point lasts between 15 or 30 seconds, making sure that it is the exact point where the energy imbalance is believed to be. After the session, the relief will be almost immediate.

What Is Acupressure For?

In the first place, acupressure is recommended as a complement for the treatment of a wide variety of chronic or newly discovered diseases. Its practice seeks to stimulate the body's energy channels to achieve a balance that allows the body and mind to heal.

Specifically, some of the dysfunctions treated with this therapy are:

• Muscle aches, contractures or body aches.
• Feeling of chronic tiredness or exhaustion.
• Stress, anxiety, and nervousness.
• Depression and sleep problems.
• Menstrual mismatches
• Symptoms of menopause
• Constipation, diarrhea or digestive problems.
• Osteoarthritis and arthritis.
• Poor blood circulation
• Facial paralysis.

Most used energy points

• Located on the back of the hand, between the thumb and forefinger.
• It is not suitable for pregnant women.
• It can be used for muscle aches, headaches, inflammatory problems, and digestive diseases.
• Located three thumbs and one finger below the knee joint.
• Calms various digestive diseases and the feeling of fatigue.
• It can also be useful for relieving back pain.
• Located in the fold of the transverse wrist, between the tendons of the palmar long muscle and radial flexor of the arm.
• Indicated for palpitations, nausea, and vomiting. Also for pains in the upper joints.
• Finally, it can calm various psychological disorders.

The acupressure is an effective technique against the uncontrolled that occurs due to the energy imbalances of the organism. Although it can be applied at home, it should always be done using the information necessary to avoid injury.

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