What is Acupressure (Finger Pressure)?   

Acupressure is an ancient Chinese technique based on the principles of acupuncture, and involves the use of finger pressure (without the needles) on specific points along the body. It is a way of accessing and releasing blocked or congested energy centers in the body. Chinese cultures believe the points to be junctures of meridian pathways that carry energy called chi. Western scientists have also mapped out and proven the existence of these points using electrical devices. There is a similar remedy method of acupuncture and spot pressure.

Acupressure massage therapy stimulates and activates the body’s own energies to help fight illness and restore harmony. Some of the Acupressure points are significant as they relate to a specific part of the body while others are more general in their effect. Various ailments such as tension and stress, aches and pains, arthritis or menstrual cramps can be alleviated. Acupressure can also be used for general preventative health care.

What is the Purpose of Acupressure?

The purpose of Acupressure is to stimulate the body's own recuperative powers by stimulating the various points on the body. The stimulation removes energy blockages by diffusing the toxic build up that accumulate in the muscle tissue. The accumulation of toxins causes stiffness throughout the body. Stiffness in muscles puts abnormal pressure on nerves, and blood and lymph vessels. The pressures on blood and lymph vessels affect both skeletal systems and internal organ functioning.

How is Acupressure Performed by a Therapeutic Massage Bed?

Acupressure is usually given in a similar fashion to a traditional massage. Points on the body are massaged using finger or thumb, and sometimes a blunt object, in a fairly rapid circular motion with a medium pressure. Some of the most common techniques are: Rubbing, Kneading, Percussion and Vibration. Fingers, hands, elbows, knees and feet are often used to massage other parts of the body. In a Therapeutic Massage Bed, Jade rollers replace the job of the above mentioned body parts. These rollers have rounded ribbed edges; by slowly rolling along the spine they perform the acupressure effect. Also, the Jade rollers stop in particular parts of the back several times during the Auto Program of the bed for more intense Acupressure treatment. This function of the Therapeutic Massage Bed, gives a person the ability to receive acupressure treatment without a specialist present and in the comfort of his or her own home.     

Acupressure can help relieve:

Pain, headaches, migraines, insomnia, depression, toothache, dizziness, menstrual pain, digestive disorders including diarrhea and constipation, nausea, morning sickness, motion sickness, stress and tiredness…