How Does Acupressure Work?

Even amongst the best “Scientific” minds no one knows how an aspirin works. They know how aspirin affects the body and what symptoms it will help alleviate, but no one knows the mechanism by which it functions. The same is true with Acupressure.

From studies done by Western scientists we know that the Acupressure points can be measured electrically. Scientists have also shown that acupuncture and Acupressure produces higher levels of important bio–chemicals. Other studies show that Acupressure can increase blood flow in even the deepest body tissues.

Some scientists have shown that electrically active fascia, the tissues that wrap and interconnect the whole body, could be the location of a sensitive communications network, the basis for which acupuncture and Acupressure work. In terms of using Acupressure for the purposes of relaxing muscles, it works by increasing the blood flow to muscle tissue surrounding the Acupressure point. Increased blood flow naturally warms the muscles between 2 to 3 degrees. Increased muscle temperature allows the muscle to become more relaxed and flexible.

How does this compare to other Acupressure systems?

• It’s Self–Administered… When you have an ache or pain you can simply get out your acu–balls, you don’t have to rely on anyone else to do it for you.
• Instead of merely showing you the points with a book size chart, this system will teach exactly how to find the Acupressure points on yourself using an easy to learn step by step approach. A chart or diagram makes it easy to relate to your own body. It’s not difficult to find the points once you know how to look for them and this system makes it easy.
• It focuses on the 20 Acupressure points that have the most powerful effect on the large muscle groups of your body.

What does Acupressure feel like?

Most people really enjoy the feeling of Acupressure. At first, when you are applying Acupressure to a point related to a tense or spasmed muscle, you will notice a feeling best described as a “Good ache”, Within 15 seconds to 1 minute of pressure you will notice the ache gradually diminish and be replaced by a relaxed and warm feeling.

What if I’m currently being treated by a professional therapist for a condition?

It’s always best to consult with your practitioner before using these Acupressure techniques. In most cases the therapists will be familiar with these techniques and will offer you additional advice and recommendations based on their first hand knowledge of your condition. It’s the experience of many that self–administered Acupressure speeds the healing time of most injuries considerably.