Acupressure is also called ' Chinese Tui Na' massage which uses techniques including stroking, kneading, pulling and pressing etc (there are more than twenty techniques altogether) to manipulate the tissues, muscles and ligaments of the body. The pressing is one of the most common techniques, which is usually used on the acupuncture points. That is why it is named as 'acupressure'. It does not only make you feel relaxed but also release any physical and emotional tensions that may be blocking your energy channels, to help bring the body back into balance. Some deep tissues acupressure can help eliminate the lactic acid from the soft tissues as those manipulations can speed up and improve the blood circulation to move away the toxins and bring more fresh blood which is rich in oxygen and nutrients into the affected area. Acupressure along the spinal column can also ease the congested pressure round the root of spinal nerves to relieve the pain from the corresponding inner organs. Therefore there are more than just one smoothing treatment to relieve everyday aches, acupressure therapy also can alleviate the symptoms of many health conditions from PMS, stress, backache to headaches. |