ACUPRESSURE
Acupressure works like acupuncture, which is based on the concept that we all have a human energy field that flows through “meridians” in the body. The belief held in traditional Chinese medicine is that blockages in those meridians cause health problems, disease, and illness.
By applying slight pressure to various acupuncture points, each of which correspond to those meridians, the belief is that symptoms can be relieved. Various studies have demonstrated its effectiveness against things like pain and obesity.
This study showed that acupressure was a safe, easy, and effective way for emergency responders to alleviate pain during transport to hospitals.
Analgesia with acupressure in victims of minor trauma
This study found that pressing acupoints and massaging can effectively improve clinical symptoms of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.
