Acupressure Guide

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What is Acupressure

How does Acupressure work ?
Types of Acupressure

Benefits of Acupressure

The Acupressure Treatment

Self Acupressure

Acupressure Chart

Seated Acupressure Training Course

Acupressure Therapists

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There are many different types of acupressure, and each practitioner may draw from a variety of methods. One of the most popular is shiatsu, a Japanese technique based on ancient Chinese principles. Practitioners of Zen shiatsu use their whole bodies as leverage to apply strong pressure. Barefoot shiatsu practitioners bring the feet into play, as well as the hands, to rub and press acupressure points. In the Chinese acupressure variation known as Tui Na, practitioners use their hands for massage like kneading motions. Reflexology is a type of acupressure that involves pressure points on the feet and sometimes the hands.

Benefits of Acupressure Back to top

After a treatment, you will probably feel looser and more relaxed. You may experience a slight achiness, but you shouldn't be in pain. Within three to eight visits, you should know whether the treatment is working for your ailment. Stress management usually requires a series of about six regular (weekly or monthly) treatments.

Manipulations Percussion:1-3finger percussion light medium or strong pressure              Pressing: this is done with the thumb. Pinching: pinching movement used on the hands Clapping: striking with the flat of the hand using medium force. Knocking: tips of the fingers on loose hand, brought down as strike.

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Self-acupressure has been performed in Asia for thousands of years. There are a wide range of books and videotapes on the subject so that people can learn how to self-perform acupressure in the comfort of their own homes.

It is a cost-effective treatment and no special equipment is required, all you need is a finger ! You can use fingertips, knuckles, or thumbs to press you can also buy items that press for you.

Each body and each area of the body requires a different amount of pressure. If it hurts a lot when you apply pressure on a point, then use lighter pressure. The calves, the face, and genital areas are sensitive. The back, buttocks, and shoulders, especially if the musculature is developed, usually need deeper, firmer pressure

Press for around 1 to 5 minutes on any points you are treating and give an equal time to the same point on each side of the body, as in fact you may experience discomfort on one side when the problem is actually on the other side. Use moderate pressure dont try to drill a hole in yourself but also just resting a finger on an acupoint won't have much effect.

Caution: As with all the therapies on this website consult your doctor before you administer any treatments. See a qualified acupuncturist first and discuss possible acupoints.

Acupressure Chart Back to top

Basic acupressure points are as follows: In Yong "Welcome Human" – For high blood pressure Jung Boo "Center of Gathering" – For common cold, cough, & asthma Dan Chung "Middle of Chest" – For asthma, high blood pressure & lack of milk Ki Moon "Door of Expectation" – For rib pains and lack of milk Il Wol "Sun and Moon" – For gall bladder ailments Jung Wan "Midway" – For Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Sang Moon "Hurried Pulse" – For abdominal pain and vomiting Chung Choo "Celestial Pivot" – Abdominal pain and diarrhea Ki Hae "Ocean of Energy" – For stomach pains, diarrhea, menstrual irregularities and constipation Gwan Won "Gate of Origin" – For frigidity, impotence & menstrual irregularities Um Youm "Clear Um/Yin" – For menstrual irregularities & frigidity Pyung Shi "Market of the Wind" – For circulation of the legs and tired legs Yang Kwon "Gate of Yang" – For fevers and paralysis of the legs Im Rip "Almost Crying" – For menstrual irregularities, ringing in the ears & foot pains Yang Goo "On the Hill" – For stomach pains, cramps and arthritis in the knee Jok Sam Ri "3 More Miles" – For general well-being Nae Ching "Inner Garden" – For toothaches and stomach aches Jung Bong "Middle Seal" – For arthritis in the ankle Tae Chung "Supreme Thoroughfare" – For headaches and dizziness Hyel Hae "Ocean of Blood" – For itch, allergic eczema, hives, & menstrual irregularities Un Nung Chun "Um/Yin Mountain Pond" – For pain in the knee Chuk Tack "In the Groove" – For cough, elbow pain and labored breathing Yel Kyel – For common colds, headaches and Bell’s palsy Tae Yen "Supreme Abyss" – For labored breathing, cough, and pharyngitis So Sang "Young Merchant" – For sore throat, cough, pharyngitis, hand spasms, & tired arms Nae Kwan "Inside Gate" – For nausea, vomiting, insomnia and palpitations No Gung "Palace of Anxiety" – For exhaustion Shin Moon "Divine Gate" – For irritability and insomnia

Seated Acupressure Training Course acupressure-training.co.uk A sequence of Oriental massage techniques to improve health, energy flow and reduce tension. Developed from a traditional shiatsu style technique and adapted for use in offices and clinics, etc. Received through the clothes, without oils on an ergonomically designed chair. Acupressure points are located throughout the body on meridian lines, these are stimulated with finger and elbow pressure. Kneading, percussive movements, mobilisation techniques and stretching are also used. This approach will balance the flow of energy throughout the body as well as stimulating the muscular, nervous, lymphatic, immune and circulatory systems, leaving the client calm, relaxed yet energised and clearly focused in as little as 20 minutes. The Acupressure Massage Practitioner Training Course is available to anyone who has a recognised qualification in anatomy, physiology and bodywork, such as massage, reflexology, sports massage, aromatherapy, shiatsu and some fitness training qualifications also accepted. Comprehensive course material is provided.

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