Acupressure primarily affects the body as a whole. It can be used to treat a large range of health problems, but it is particularly effective for headaches, tension, depression and fatigue, as well as neck and back problems. As a preventive therapy there is a good chance that some illnesses will be caught very early as a result of acupressure treatment. Taking a look at the key effects of acupressure gives insight into how acupressure works and what the benefits of acupressure are:
Activating Qi and blood (increasing its activity)
Regulating Qi and blood (dispersing stagnation and guiding counter flow)
Dredging the channels (removing external pathogens like Cold and Damp)
Reduce muscle tension
Improve blood circulation
Improve lymph movement
Increase mobility and range of motion of joints
Stimulate or smooth nervous system Enhance skin condition
Relief of acute and chronic pain
Reduce swelling
Case Study: Acupressure for protruding Discs - Acupressure were performed on 82 patients diagnosed with protruding lumbar discs to activate Qi and blood and alleviate pain. Most patients experienced improved curvature of the spinal column, increased range of motion and decreased back pain after being massaged. (Source: Journal of TCM, June 2002; 22(2); 126-127)
For the best results, it is always a good idea to receive a combined treatment of acupressure together with acupuncture therapy, and/or Chinese herbal medicine if necessary.
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