Acupressure for Pain Relief
Posted: 2009-04-17 17:08:06
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Talk about tried and true: Acupressure has been part of Chinese medicine for more than 5,000 years and it's still used throughout the world. This health-enhancing therapy is often confused with acupuncture, a similar and equally ancient practice that employs needles instead of pressure to target the same areas. Check out these fun facts: - Shiatsu massage, a common offering at many spas, is actually a Japanese form of acupressure. - There are more than 400 acupressure points that can help treat more than 4,000 symptoms. -The earliest known sign of acupressure dates back to 3000 B.C. Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,000-year-old European mummy found preserved in an Alpine glacier, had acupressure point tattoos on his body.
For Sinus Headaches
Alternate pressing the two points shown for one minute each; repeat three times. "You should feel your sinuses draining during this move," says Bunte.
Press Here: (A) A half-inch (or one thumb width) above the center of your eyebrows.
For Sinus Headaches
Press Here: (B) In the hollow at the end of each eyebrow near the nose. It will feel tender when pressed.
For Tension Headaches
Press here: Between the thumb and index finger bones on the back of your hand. When the thumb and index fingers are extended, the point is closer to your thumb.
For Coughs
Press here: Between the thumb and index finger bones on the back of your hand. When the thumb and index fingers are extended, the point is closer to your thumb.
For Upper Body Aches
Press here: The top of the shoulder midway between the shoulder joint and the base of the neck. Use your hand from the opposite side to apply pressure.
For Tiredness
Press here: On the calf, four finger widths below the indentation of the knee, approximately one finger width to the outside of the tibia (shinbone).
For Tummy Troubles
Press here: The underside of the forearm two finger widths above the first crease of the wrist.
Reprinted with permission of Hearst Communications, Inc.
Talk about tried and true: Acupressure has been part of Chinese medicine for more than 5,000 years and it's still used throughout the world. This health-enhancing therapy is often confused with acupuncture, a similar and equally ancient practice that employs needles instead of pressure to target the same areas. Check out these fun facts: - Shiatsu massage, a common offering at many spas, is actually a Japanese form of acupressure. - There are more than 400 acupressure points that can help treat more than 4,000 symptoms. -The earliest known sign of acupressure dates back to 3000 B.C. Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,000-year-old European mummy found preserved in an Alpine glacier, had acupressure point tattoos on his body.
For Sinus Headaches
Alternate pressing the two points shown for one minute each; repeat three times. "You should feel your sinuses draining during this move," says Bunte.
Press Here: (A) A half-inch (or one thumb width) above the center of your eyebrows.
For Sinus Headaches
Press Here: (B) In the hollow at the end of each eyebrow near the nose. It will feel tender when pressed.
For Tension Headaches
Press here: Between the thumb and index finger bones on the back of your hand. When the thumb and index fingers are extended, the point is closer to your thumb.
For Coughs
Press here: Between the thumb and index finger bones on the back of your hand. When the thumb and index fingers are extended, the point is closer to your thumb.
For Upper Body Aches
Press here: The top of the shoulder midway between the shoulder joint and the base of the neck. Use your hand from the opposite side to apply pressure.
For Tiredness
Press here: On the calf, four finger widths below the indentation of the knee, approximately one finger width to the outside of the tibia (shinbone).
For Tummy Troubles
Press here: The underside of the forearm two finger widths above the first crease of the wrist.
Reprinted with permission of Hearst Communications, Inc.
2009-04-17 17:07:24
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