While many have heard of acupuncture in recent years, acupressure is something different. All too often, when acupressure is mentioned, it is assumed that acupuncture is what was meant. Acupressure is actually an entirely different treatment, and an art all its own.
Acupressure is not an invasive technique. There are no needles involved, although the same meridian lines and points can be found in discussions or practice of acupressure. Acupressure is a form of massage that differs from Swedish massage (the form of massage with which you are most likely familiar). Acupressure is a form of massage that focuses in on the points that are connected to the symptoms from which the patient is suffering. A skilled practitioner of acupressure should know the effects of stimulating different points along the body’s meridian lines.
Scientists and doctors are undecided on the total effects of acupressure. Acupressure has not been scientifically proven to the extent to which acupuncture has recently been supported based on scientific research. Two areas that have seen consistent effects with acupressure treatment are in the relief of lower back pain and in the reduction of post-operative nausea. Many other possible treatments are still under investigation.
Although still in the early stages of western scientific investigation, acupressure has been practiced in Traditional Chinese Medicine for a long time, with good results. While acupuncture is currently more medically acceptable in the US, acupressure poses less risk because of its non-invasive nature…and since doctors rarely prescribe either acupressure OR acupuncture, the ultimate choice is yours.
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