Precautions while applying Acupressure

Acupressure is a technique of stimulating body’s energy points along the energy path ways (meridians). It closely resembles to the traditional massaging techniques.

Following are the precautions when applying acupressure:

• Finger tips should be applied gently. Do not press the organ forcefully.
   
• In case of pregnancy, special care is to be exercised.
   
• Do not work directly on wounds, burns or sketches etc.
   
• Special care should be exercised when massaging abdominal points.

Facts about Acupressure an alternative treatment

It is said that at in our body there is an energy channel or energy pathway and at certain points of the human body, these channels are relatively closed to surface and hence the energy can be attracted if these points are touched which results in improvement in blood and energy circulation.

There are fourteen meridians that regulate the circulation of energy in our body. The points where the acupressure is applied are sometimes referred as acupoints.

By applying acupressure the congestion or blockage of energy throughout the energy path way can be removed.

The points at the juncture of energy pathways (meridians) are gently pressed in acupuncture which results in relief from pain and body strain. The energy that circulates on energy path way in human body has been named as chi energy by ancient Chinese. Hence, the acupressure channelizes our own energy to fight against ills.