Acupressure techniques involve the implementation of ancient/traditional Chinese medicine. Acupressure is essentially a form of massage; specific points on the body are manipulated via touch and pressure to cause your body to balance and regulate its Yin and Yang, or masculine and feminine Qi energies. There are different kinds of acupressure techniques, including Shiatsu and Qiqong.
Uses
Acupressure is used to treat a wide variety of health conditions and to help you restore your health to optimal levels. It can be used to treat painful conditions, such as headaches and chronic back pain, or other kinds of problems like weight issues and hypertension. Acupressure can also be used to treat acne, drug addictions, allergies, mood-related issues, Diabetes, digestive difficulties, cholesterol issues, infectious conditions, sexual dysfunctions and disorders, and sleep disturbances.
The Process
There are many different points on your body, from your toes to your head, that can be manipulated via acupressure. Deliberate pressure is applied to your skin at specified points in an effort to stimulate internal bodily reactions that will allow your brain to obstruct your pain receptors. Trained therapists can offer therapeutic acupressure sessions, and the art of acupressure is something that anyone can master. Qi is an energy that flows through your entire body via invisible lines called meridians. The meridians are pathways for energy flow, which can be disrupted where an injury or disease occurs. The use of acupressure is a holistic method for removing such obstructions, to restore your energy flow.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu acupressure incorporates massaging, pressing, rubbing, and/or the use of magnetic therapy to treat specific meridians in the body. This type of acupressure is used to promote the relaxation of your muscles, to encourage improved circulatory processes, and for rebalancing your qi energies. A person trained in acupoint manipulation will apply pressure on select acupoints that will generate a variety of bodily sensations. If you experience tenderness, sore spots, a tickling sensation, or cold or heat sensations in specific areas, these sensations can be indicative of energy obstructions.
During a session of Shiatsu acupressure, you will be able to relax on a mat and you will need to wear clothing that is not restrictive. The specialist will use different amounts of pressure on acupoints, they will hold the points for specified periods of time, and they may massage the acupoints in a spiraling fashion. This type of acupressure is good for stimulating the skin, for healing musculoskeletal complications, for improving nervous symptom functioning, for regulating your endocrine system, and for improving internal organ functioning.
Qiqong
Qiqong acupressure is a method for manipulating acupoints via kneading, patting, vibrating, knocking, rolling, finger-pressing, grasping, and push/rubbing. The use of the palms and fingers for pressure application are offered in this type of holistic treatment. The pressure is applied to acupoints in order to augment your immune system, increase your metabolic processes, enhance circulatory processes, and improve central nervous system functionality. Pressure is also used to alleviate blockages in your meridians, to rebalance your energies, and to improve your well-being.
For a full course treatment of Qigong acupressure, 16 to 18 sessions are required for maximum health. Individuals with a chronic condition may require as many as 24 sessions. The acupoints are manipulated based on specific time tables based on a Chinese and/or Western Clock. For each internal organ, there is an appropriate time to use Qigong acupressure manipulations.
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