Acupressure or pressure therapy is an ancient treatment method for various purposes, from treating diseases to inducing relaxation and relief to the body. Although acupuncture is the most widely used method in China, acupressure is essentially the same but without acupuncture. Traditional Chinese medicine says that every person has acupressure points all over their body, located along energy channels. The Chinese believe that a person’s life force, or qi, flows into these energy points, and if these points are stagnant, acupressure or stress therapy can help stimulate them.
According to a Chinese theory, there are 12 main channels in the body connected to the main organs and help maintain the body’s balance. If one of these points in the energy channel is out of alignment, it can open the doors of the body to disease and pain.
Which diseases benefit from acupressure?
Research on the benefits of acupressure is still in its infancy. Many patients have reported that this method supports many of their concerns. However, more targeted research is needed. Here are some health problems that seem to improve with acupressure:
Nausea
Many studies support the use of acupressure treatment for the wrist to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting in the following conditions:
- After surgery
- During spinal anesthesia
- After chemotherapy
- Caused by motion sickness
- Pregnancy cases
Cancer
Some individuals report that acupressure and treating nausea immediately after chemotherapy reduces stress and Improves energy levels, relieves pain, and reduces other symptoms of cancer or its treatment.
The pain
Some preliminary evidence suggests that this treatment may help lower back pain, postoperative pain, or headaches. It may also be helpful for pain caused by other conditions.
arthritis
Some studies show that acupressure releases endorphins and promotes anti-inflammatory effects.
depression and anxiety
More than one study suggests that fatigue and boredom can be cured with an acupressure massage. More targeted testing is needed to ensure this.
What is a traditional massage?
The main goal of traditional massage therapy is to regulate body temperature and help excrete waste products. This type of massage therapy is divided into five categories based on intensity, speed, duration and method of performing: hard, soft, moderate, multiple and rough. It seems that the main difference between traditional massage and other styles of massage therapy is not in how it is performed but in paying particular attention to the specific conditions of each person and the cause of the disorder.
And what are the traditional massage benefits?
Among the benefits of traditional massage therapy are the following:
- Pain relief: Massage therapy is very effective in relieving back, back, neck and knee osteoarthritis.
- Mental health: Massage therapy helps to calm the patient and improve depression. It is also very suitable for relaxing middle-aged people.
- healing sports injuries
- Reducing stress
- Contribute to public health