La acupressure, or also called acupressure, is one of the many techniques of traditional Chinese medicine, whose main working instrument are the fingers of the hand.
Its main objective is to restore balance and health without damage to our body and in a very natural way.
Based on the same principles of acupuncture, acupressure consists of pressing on strategic points on the body using the hands, elbows, fingertips, nails or with the help of extra devices.
In addition to the fact that this technique is used to relieve pain, the sessions also have a relaxing effect since by activating certain points in the body, it causes substances to be released, such as endorphin, responsible for causing pleasure and relaxation.
For its effects to be noticed, the pressure can be exerted for 1-5 minutes and the treatment can be applied once a day, with a maximum of 20 sessions of 15 minutes each. It cannot be applied in pregnant women, in extreme weather conditions or when there is a full moon
Acid pressure is applied for the following medical indications:
- Neuropsychiatric diseases
- Sexual disorders
- Different forms of pain
- Respiratory diseases and rheumatic diseases.
- Migraine and headache.
- Insomnia.
- Constipation or diarrhea, among others.