Since time immemorial, acupressure treatment has been in use for relieving wide scope of ailments. This therapy is largely adapted from Chinese customary medication. Each living organism has energy spread over its system through various paths. Acupressure attempts to manipulate and control this flow for therapeutic purposes.

The meridians are channels via which energy flows to every system, organ or part. This flow is sustained by constant blood circulation and flow of other solutions. Sometimes this arrangement fails and obstructions in these channels occur. Lingering obstructions are hard to detect since the system may adapt a mechanism insusceptible against them. Severe obstructions are delicate, blistering and inflamed.

An obstruction of these ducts causes various disorders. Accordingly, acupressure aims to induce natural restoration of body functions. It prompts a consistent flow to improve the immune system. It prods the brain to discharge natural palliative such as endorphin and improve oxygen flow in the system. Endorphin helps in relieving many disorders.

Several techniques are used in application of this therapy. These include use of thumbs, base of hands and fingers. Sometimes knees and elbows are also applied. A variety of methods are available such as pressing scrubbing, chaffing, kneading, rub rolling, pushing, rubbing, grasping, pushing and wiping. These methods are applied with light or deep force together with a gentle massage for effectiveness.

These techniques are used to check a variety of disorders. This includes asthma and acne control, chronic backaches and headaches, neck and joint pain, insomnia, heartburn among many others. Every part requires a different amount of force. If the stress applied is too intense, request the health care expert to reduce it.

For acute disorders such as headaches, bloating, constipation, joint and neck pains light pressure is used. The points are held firmly with a finger, slowly but steadily. Pressure is applied at right angles to the middle of the area worked on. This is stretched for a while to give the focal area time to respond or stimulate healing process.

On the other hand, deep pressure is normally used to restore balance. It is applied on nodular and tenderer parts of body. It is best suited for relieving chronic ailments caused by modern fast life. This way of living leaves a trail of pains and aches all over in its wake. It is possible to feel pulse in some sections while therapy is applied when the circulation is improved.

It is possible to operate two sections at the same time and thus attain optimal benefits. Every hand operates a different section whereas the superseding section is allowed to gain uttermost flow. Pressure may be applied to two sides of body as long as the points are identified. In this respect, a few seconds at each point will suffice to give respite.

The basis of acupressure treatment is that it attempts to restore, control and stabilize normal body functions. This technique is natural and available to most people. It has the plain benefit of being easy to get while situations arise at home. Fundamentally, it is a first aid measure for discharging pain, purging and curing passages.