{"id":44507,"date":"2020-01-20T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/?p=44507"},"modified":"2023-03-30T10:34:45","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T08:34:45","slug":"what-is-acupressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/what-is-acupressure\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Acupressure?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acupressure is a form of Chinese traditional medicine that aims to promote health and wellness by applying manual pressure to specific energy points on the patient\u2019s body. It differs from acupuncture in that no needles or puncturing of the skin is involved in <strong>acupressure<\/strong>. The practice is rooted in the belief that the body has \u201cinvisible lines of energy flow called meridians\u201d that connect our organs with other parts of our body, according to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/the-benefits-of-acupressure-88702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Very Well Health<\/em><\/a><em>.\u00a0<\/em>Proponents believe that if a person\u2019s energy is blocked at any point along that path, health issues and symptoms could arise at any point along the meridian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The&nbsp;<strong>World Health Organization<\/strong>&nbsp;(WHO)&nbsp;<strong>formally acknowledged Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/strong>&nbsp;(TCM) in May of this year,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2019\/05\/24\/health\/traditional-chinese-medicine-who-controversy-intl\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to&nbsp;<em>CNN<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/guide\/acupressure-points-and-massage-treatment#2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to&nbsp;<em>WebMD<\/em><\/a><em>,&nbsp;<\/em>there are hundreds of acupuncture points along the body, but three of the most commonly used are: Large Intestine 4 (LI-4), located between your thumb and forefinger; Liver 3 (LR-3), located on your foot between your big toe and the smaller toe; and Spleen 6 (SP-6), above your inner ankle bone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While acupressure originated in China, a Japanese variant called shiatsu also utilizes the acupuncture points of TCM. It evolved from&nbsp;<em>anma,&nbsp;<\/em>a Japanese style of massage that dates back to the 1300s, according to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.traditionalbodywork.com\/anma-massage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>TraditionalBodyWork.com<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acupressure has even been used as a beauty treatment, meant to \u201cenhance muscle tone and improve circulation\u201d of the facial muscles, according to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drweil.com\/health-wellness\/balanced-living\/wellness-therapies\/acupressure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>&nbsp;of Dr. Andrew Weil, MD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to practitioners, <strong>acupressure can provide relief in a variety of contexts<\/strong>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/the-benefits-of-acupressure-88702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Very Well Health<\/em><\/a>\u00a0cites the practice for managing the symptoms of a variety of conditions, \u201csuch as\u00a0<strong>cancer-related fatigue<\/strong>, headaches, menstrual cramps, motion sickness,\u00a0<strong>muscle tension and pain<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>nausea or vomiting<\/strong>\u00a0after surgery or chemotherapy, nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and morning sickness, and<strong>\u00a0stress management<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/what-is-acupressure\/#history\" >History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/what-is-acupressure\/#a-typical-session\" >A Typical Session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/what-is-acupressure\/#research-is-in-its-early-stages\" >Research Is in Its Early Stages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/health-wellness\/what-is-acupressure\/#benefits-of-touch\" >Benefits of Touch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"history\"><\/span><strong>History<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some historians believe that acupressure dates back even further than acupuncture, and may have been developed sometime around 2000 BC in China, according to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.encyclopedia.com\/medicine\/divisions-diagnostics-and-procedures\/medicine\/acupressure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Encyclopedia.com<\/em><\/a>. The Systemic Classic of Acupuncture, the first clinical textbook on acupuncture, wasn\u2019t published until the third century BC, according to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/350757.The_Systematic_Classic_of_Acupuncture_Moxibustion_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Goodreads<\/em><\/a>. <strong>Acupuncture and acupressure are both part of a range of traditional medicines<\/strong> that include herbal remedies, physical activity in the form of qigong, massage, cupping and other practices that are meant to maintain a healthy and balanced body.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/30103208\/and-breathe.jpg\" alt=\"Image - and breathe\" class=\"wp-image-44508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/30103208\/and-breathe.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/30103208\/and-breathe-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Acupressure is a part of traditional medicine practices developed in China<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-typical-session\"><\/span><strong>A Typical Session<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a typical acupressure session, patients lie fully clothed on a massage table, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/qa\/how-does-acupressure-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to WebMD<\/a>, \u201cpractitioners use their fingers, palms, elbows or feet, or special devices to apply pressure to acupoints on the body\u2019s meridians.\u201d The practitioner will press on the acupuncture point in order to facilitate the flow of energy, and the process usually lasts around an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also possible to self-administer acupressure. While the expertise of a skilled practitioner is helpful in many cases, you can look up specific acupressure points online and apply pressure with a thumb, finger or knuckle, according to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/the-benefits-of-acupressure-88702\"><em>Very Well Health<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cdl.booksy.com\/e\/VLpmADkNo3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find me a wellness services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"research-is-in-its-early-stages\"><\/span><strong>Research Is in Its Early Stages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there\u2019s a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nccih.nih.gov\/health\/acupuncture\/introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wealth of scientific literature<\/a>&nbsp;pointing to the health benefits of acupuncture, acupressure has<strong>&nbsp;received less formal attention<\/strong>&nbsp;from the scientific community.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/guide\/acupressure-points-and-massage-treatment#2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WebMd<\/a>&nbsp;cites&nbsp;<strong>several studies<\/strong>&nbsp;that&nbsp;<strong>support the use of wrist acupressure<\/strong>&nbsp;to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting<em>,&nbsp;<\/em>but more evidence is necessary in order to determine whether it\u2019s a viable treatment option for a range of other symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is, however, plenty of anecdotal evidence that it helps alleviate other health issues and contributes to pain management. You can even find a <strong>list of acupressure points to help with headaches\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.speakingtree.in\/allslides\/lesser-known-facts-about-acupressure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>. As alternative medicine gains more widespread attention from the Western medical community, including the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2019\/05\/24\/health\/traditional-chinese-medicine-who-controversy-intl\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">May 2019 WHO acknowledgment<\/a>, many proponents hope that more scientific research will validate what they\u2019ve already experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/30103309\/person-holding-hand-161477.jpg\" alt=\"touch\" class=\"wp-image-44513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/30103309\/person-holding-hand-161477.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/30103309\/person-holding-hand-161477-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While the benefits of acupressure are still being studied, the benefits of touch are well documented.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"benefits-of-touch\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Touch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While research into the benefits of acupressure are in their early stages, the emotional and physical benefits of human touch are well-documented. Dr. Tiffany Field found that consistent human touch helped premature babies quickly gain weight, according to a study published in the medical journal&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pediatrics.aappublications.org\/content\/77\/5\/654.long?sso=1&amp;sso_redirect_count=1&amp;nfstatus=401&amp;nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&amp;nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3a+No+local+token\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Pediatrics<\/em><\/a>. In&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0273229711000025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">later studies<\/a>, she\u2019s demonstrated the importance of human touch for \u201cchildren and pregnant women, adults with chronic pain, and people in retirement homes,\u201d as reported in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/health\/archive\/2019\/04\/on-touch\/586588\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Atlantic<\/em><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While research on<strong> acupressure is still in its early stages<\/strong>, the importance of human touch is well-documented. Acupressure presents a unique opportunity to take advantage of these research-backed benefits while also tapping into the millennia-old tradition of acupuncture and energy medicine. If you\u2019re currently experiencing nausea, chronic pain, cramps, motion sickness, muscle tension, or a variety of other symptoms, acupressure could be a useful tool. AlternativesForHealing.com\u00a0has a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alternativesforhealing.com\/business-directory\/wpbdp_category\/acupressure-practitioners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">directory<\/a>\u00a0of recommended acupressure practitioners. For UK-based patients,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findatherapy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FindTherapy.org<\/a>\u00a0has a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findatherapy.org\/acupressure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list of resources<\/a>, as well as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therapy-directory.org.uk\/articles\/acupressure.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TherapyDirectory.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cdl.booksy.com\/e\/VLpmADkNo3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find me a wellness services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acupressure is a form of Chinese traditional medicine that aims to promote health and wellness 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