Acupressure
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Acupressure is similar to acupuncture, but using finger pressure rather
than fine needles on specific points along the body to treat ailments such
as tension and stress, aches and pains, menstrual cramps, arthritis.
Acupressure is a form of touch therapy that utilizes the principles of
acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
Acupuncture, dates back to 282 A.D. Acupressure is the non-invasive form
of acupuncture, as Chinese physicians determined that stimulating points
on the body with massage and pressure could be effective for treating
certain problems.
Acupoints used in treatment may or may not be in the same area of the body
as the targeted symptom. The TCM theory for the selection of such points
and their effectiveness is that they work by stimulating the meridian
system to bring about relief by rebalancing yin, yang and qi (also spelled
"chi"). This theory is based on the paradigm of Traditional Chinese
Medicine TCM.
