Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that utilizes the principles of acupuncture, developed over 5,000 years ago. This ancient healing art uses physical pressure applied to acupuncture points on your body, which stimulates the body’s natural self-curative abilities by stimulating the meridian system. The ancient Chinese believed that life energy “chi” flows through meridians is unobstructed. The blockade of “chi” flow results in illnesses and active point stimulation clears the meridians and improves the flow of energy. This technique is utilized to relieve pain, balance the body, and maintain good health. Acupressure reduces tension, which enables the body to relax. It also increase circulation. By the relief of stress, this type of therapy strengthens resistance to disease and promotes wellness.

I have personally utilized acupressure over the past ten years and have found the results to be very beneficial. There is a great deal of information readily available but will provide a brief overview of how I personally apply.

• Apply firm pressure to the appropriate pressure point, refer to the link Ihave provided in the paragraph above.

• These points will be more sensitive than surrounding areas.

• Apply pressure until a numbing feeling is produced.

• · Applying pressure may be painful, you can reduce pressure toa comfortable level as you continue
  

to    massage pressure points.

• · You can repeat this pressure point massage as often as you want.

• Position yourself in a comfortable position during massage process.

• You can have someone else massage your active points.

The challenge in self-administered acupressure is the correct location of the points. These points are only .5mm in diameter so there is not much of a margin for error. There are many books that have charts of the meridians and points together with complete directions. There are also charts available at various sites on the net.