Acupressure is one of the most ancient methods of treatment. According to the ancient Eastern theory, the vital energy flows through channels-meridians of the human body, which is delivered to all organs. There are fourteen such channels. If the flow of this energy is disturbed, a person falls ill.
Exposure to special biologically active points (total about 700) removes blocks that prevent the passage of energy, restoring the functions of the organs.
Spot Back Massage
Spot massage is a therapeutic procedure for diseases of the musculoskeletal system (osteochondrosis, scoliosis, muscle spasms, etc.), as well as with neuralgia, hypertension. This allows you to relax tense muscles, strengthen the nutrition of intervertebral discs, relieve pain, increase the mobility of the spine. In the biologically active points of the back there is a large number of nerve endings. When exposed to them in the nervous system, signals that activate the activity of all systems of the human body are transmitted.
Active points are in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral area. Pressing movements are made by the thumb on inspiration, and on exhalation stop.
Acupressure of the loins easily removes the pain caused by prolonged sedentary work. It is easy to carry out by yourself, pressing with your thumbs on the points located along the spinous processes of the lumbar vertebrae, the crests of the iliac bones and the sacrum.
Point foot massage (stop)
It is believed that on the foot there is a "map" of the whole organism. The opposite ends of the nerves of all muscles, glands, organs are on the sole. Therefore, through the point massage of the feet, many painful phenomena can be eliminated or reduced. In addition, the body receives a surge of vivacity, its protective forces increase.
Effective foot massage with migraines, arthritis, insomnia, stress, for the normalization of metabolic processes, hormonal background, improve digestion. Point massage of the feet will relieve fatigue, puffiness. Especially it is useful to people leading a sedentary lifestyle or those who, on the contrary, spend a lot of time on their feet.
Since the active points are very tight on the feet, even such a procedure as walking barefoot on the pebbles is a kind of point massage and very useful for the body.
Acupressure of head and neck
Effects on active points of the head, face, and ears help with headaches, eye diseases, nervous disorders and other diseases. In addition, regular acupressure improves the skin condition of the face, helps to get rid of wrinkles, activates nutrition and hair growth.
It is believed that six meridians with biologically active points converge on the head. The most important of them is on the vertex, through it there is an energy exchange between a person and the environment.
Of particular importance is acupressure on the back of the neck, which helps relieve tension and fatigue, stiffness of the muscles.
Acupressure of the ears is very effective for relieving general fatigue. To prevent the work of all organs, the whole surface of the ears is massaged, the upper edge - with swelling of the hands and feet.
Acupressure of hands
Carry out acupressure of fingers, hands, shoulder girdle, forearm, shoulder, elbow joint. Particularly effective point massage of hands, since it is in this area has the largest number of active points.
You can do it yourself, twice during the day. This will prevent mental and physical overwork, restore vitality.
Acupressure of breast
Eastern medicine also offers acupressure to adjust the shape and size of the breast. This massage is aimed at stimulating the production of female hormones. Treasured points are located between the third and fourth rib of the chest. A few more important points are in the thyroid gland, on the back and occiput.