Massage 101 - Relax and Refresh with Massagers and more
29 Dec

Acupressure - Various Uses

Posted by Abby, under Trigger Point and Acupressure

facial points for acupressure

Ways to Use Acupressure

Acupressure’s potent points can be used to enhance several aspects of life. In addition to managing stress, you can use acupressure to relieve and prevent sports injuries. Sports massage has been widely used by athletes before and after Olympic events. Acupressure compliments sports medicine treatments by using points and massage techniques to improve muscle-tone and circulation and relieve neuromuscular problems.

The Chinese have also used acupressure as a beauty treatment for thousands of years. You can use potent points to improve skin condition and tone and relax the facial muscles, which can lessen the appearance of wrinkles without medicines or cosmetics.

No Comments | Tags: , ,
29 Dec

Acupressure - How it works

Posted by Abby, under Trigger Point and Acupressure


How Acupressure Works

Acupressure points (also called potent points) are places on the skin that are especially sensitive to bioelectrical impulses in the body and conduct those impulses readily. Traditionally, Asian cultures conceived the points as special pathways that carried the human energy, which the Chinese call chi and the Japanese call ki. Western scientists have also mapped-out and improved the existence of this system of body points by using sensitive electrical devices.

Stimulating these points with pressure, needles or heat, triggers the release of endorphins, which are the neuro-chemicals that relieve pain. As a result, pain is blocked and the flow of blood and oxygen in the affected area is increased. This causes the muscles to relax and promotes healing.


No Comments