How to Use Acupressure Points

In the ancient times, when medicine was only herbal and there were no sophisticated instruments, acupressure was a popularly practiced healing art in Asia. According to acupressure, there are particular healing points which are present all over our body, and when these points are activated with the help of hands or fingertips, they stimulate the body's natural power to cure itself. There are many health benefits of this therapy. It relieves pain in various parts of the body, gives a boost to the immune system, increases the blood circulation throughout the body and helps calm the mind and soul. From the paragraphs below, you will learn how to use acupressure points for all these purposes.

Acupressure Points

• When these points are activated, they provide relief from pain. These points are also known as "acupuncture points", but acupuncture is when, needles or pointed instruments are used to apply pressure other than fingertips.
• The first step to pain relief in this therapy is applying appropriate pressure to these points, so that they start their work immediately. Thus, you need to know, how to apply the pressure on the points perfectly.
• There are four main acupressure massaging techniques which are used to apply pressure on the healing points. The first one is; "firm pressure", where you use thumbs, palms, fingers, knuckles and the side of the hand to apply uniform and gradual pressure. You can also hold the point for several minutes without moving for relief, while applying pressure.
• The second one is the "slow motion kneading", where you use your thumb, fingers and heels of hand to squeeze the muscle like you are kneading the dough. When you do this, the stiff muscles are softened and the blood circulation starts healing the pain.
• Then comes the "brisk rubbing", wherein, you rub the skin with your palm, so that there is some friction that is created and blood circulation is improved. Swelling, numbness and chills are all reduced by this rubbing.
• The next type of application of pressure is through the "quick tapping", where you tap your fingertips on the exposed muscles of the face, back, neck or hands. These acupressure techniques improve the blood circulation and the functioning of the nerves.

Acupressure for Migraine Headaches

There are a number of points for headaches, depending on the type of headache you are suffering from. In case of migraines, the headaches that people suffer from are more severe and painful. At this time, the only pressure point known on the head is actually a line, which is drawn from the center of your ears to the top of your head.

When pressure is applied to this line, by the techniques mentioned above, in a continuous manner for a few minutes, you will receive instant relief from the migraine. Migraines also lead to nausea and dizziness, which too can be reduced with these acupressure techniques. These points are also used for various other abnormalities such as stress, spasms, stiff muscles and nerve disorders.

When you can use your own healing points to relieve your pain, why use harmful medicines that give rise to side effects on your health?