Acupressure & Acupuncture
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Acupressure & Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a practice in the ancient Traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners believe the human body has more than 2,000 acupuncture points connected by pathways or meridians.
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How Does Acupuncture Feel?
Acupuncture is done using hair-thin needles. Most people report feeling minimal pain as the needle is inserted. The needle is inserted to a point that produces a sensation of pressure or pain. Needles may be heated during the treatment or mild electric current may be applied to them.
How Does Acupuncture Affect the Body?
Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate specific neurochemical mechanismsThis, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being.
What Conditions Does Acupuncture Treat?
Acupuncture can treat many types of health issues. Most often, people use it to relieve chronic (long-term) pain, such as:
- Back pain, neck pain or muscle pain.
- Chronic pains ex: due to arthritis
- Headaches and migraines.
- Menstrual cramps.
- Sports injuries.
Other conditions acupuncture may help include:
- Cancer and cancer treatment side effects.
- Face pain and other nerve discomfort.
- Immune system problems.
- Infertility.
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
- Menopause and hot flashes.
- Pregnancy discomforts.
- Repetitive strain disorders and overuse syndrome
What Does a Typical Acupressure Session Involve?
Acupressure is often administered by an acupuncturist, with the person sitting or lying down on a massage table. Acupressure is generally done by using the thumb, finger, or knuckle to apply gentle but firm pressure to a specific points. The pressure is often increased for about 30 seconds, held steadily for 30 seconds to two minutes, and then gradually decreased for 30 seconds. It's typically repeated three to five times.
