Acupressure & Massage
Acupressure is another form of ancient Chinese healing technique that uses the same principles as acupuncture. However, instead of using needles, acupressure uses finger pressure on specific points of the body to encourage the proper flow of energy in the body. This makes acupressure and massages a very popular alternative treatment in fighting illness and restoring harmony in the body.
Acupressure & Massage Therapy
The energy centers in the human body can turn out to be congested or blocked. Chinese cultures believe that this is the common reason why ailments such as stress, aches, tension, and the like occur. To bring back the harmony in the body, the energy centers must be unblocked through the use of finger pressures. The pressure applied to energy points in the body stimulates the body's recuperative powers.
Acupressure & massage goes hand in hand when speaking of bringing back the harmony in the body. Acupressure is done just like a traditional massage using techniques like rubbing, and vibration. Practitioners do not only limit themselves to using the fingers when massaging pressure points. The hands, knees, elbows, and feet can also be used to apply a rapid circular motion of medium pressure to the body for about five to 15 minutes. The patient can choose to do this therapeutic massage standing up, sitting down, or lying down.
Benefits of Acupressure Massage
The following are the main offers of an acupressure massage:
- It relaxes both the mind and body.
- It relieves tension and stress.
- It helps improve blood circulation.
- It helps in the removal of toxic wastes in the body.
- It helps in treating injuries.
- It increases the energy levels in the body.
- It increases the feeling of well-being.
- It provides relief from all kinds of physical pains and aches.
- It helps in decreasing labor pains.
Basically, the traditional Chinese culture believes that there are around 800 energy points in the body from the head to the heels. The practitioner applies pressure points to specific energy points to cure different kinds of illnesses as every energy point has its corresponding therapeutic effects. If an energy point is massaged, its corresponding organ and area will receive therapeutic results.
For those doubting the Chinese medicinal knowledge, it can be noted that western scientists have already discovered that there are indeed key points located in the body. The western scientists have found out that most of the energy points are located near the autonomic nervous system, which may explain why acupressure & massage can treat pains and aches even if the pressure point is away from the body part or organ in question.
Acupressure and Massage Therapy by an expert in Oriental Medicine
Acupressure massage therapy is known to be effective for everyone. However, like other kinds of alternative treatments, patients who have serious medical issues must consult their physicians first prior to submitting to acupressure. Moreover, every patient must ensure that the practitioner is skilled, properly trained, and experienced in doing this procedure to guarantee best results.
If you are interested in acupressure massage therapy contact us today. Dr. Jing Shu Zheng is one of today's respected alternative Chinese medicine practitioners in California. Dr. Zheng honed her skill in Oriental Medicine and has doctorate degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.