Acupressure

Acupuncture is a principle, not a technique. Therefore, there are many ways to stimulate an acupuncture point. One very common and simple way is through acupressure.

Acupressure is a therapy developed over 5,000 years ago as an important component of Chinese medicine. It uses precise finger placement and pressure over specific points along the body. These points follow specific channels, known as meridians and are the same ones used in traditional acupuncture.

According to Chinese medical philosophy, stimulation of these points can improve blood flow, release tension, and enhance or unblock life energy, known as ‘chi’. Stimulation of these points allows energy to flow more freely through the meridians which promotes healing and the restoration of proper function, and can help treat chronic back pain and many other symptoms.

Another method which utilizes acupressure involves the use of the tei shin or non-piercing needle. It is a spring loaded device that applies a very precise pressure to an acupuncture point and is an extremely effective way to stimulate acupuncture points.