subject: Acupressure From Ancient Art to Modern Science [print this page] Acupressure is an ancient Chinese art of healing that believes the body's well being depends on the unobstructed distribution of energy throughout the body. Any obstruction to this flow will cause a disease that is manifested by cold, heat, or pain. This is remedied by reopening that distribution point that is blocked by means of acupressure massage. Acupressure massage uses firm pressure of the fingers to the distribution point of energy or so called meridians that are blocked. This technique has been passed down from one generation to the next, improving the technique as it transits to the modern times yet still retaining the basic theory of disease and the principle of healing. Today, acupressure massage, together with acupuncture have evolved into a science and is now considered as "legitimate healing" falling under the branch called alternative medicine. The meridian points have actually been located and mapped using electrical currents and have been applied to medicine especially to anesthesia. Pain medicine is another branch that makes use of acupressure since there are pain that are so intense and resistant to medical treatment that only acupressure or acupuncture can relieve it. The Chinese still believe in acupressure massage as a means of healing and still patronizes the Chinese practitioners as they have been proven effective time and again. Since there are many Chinese all over the world, this popularity spread to other races so that now, even Americans can be seen lining up at the clinic for treatment. This popularity also encouraged a lot of people to study this art form and so now you can find many acupressure massage schools. You can find them in almost all states and there are organizations of practitioner sharing tips as well as knowledge to further advance this now science. Because of its efficacy in relieving sore muscles and pain, even masseuse learn how to perform acupressure massage and apply it in their profession. Now you can see several massage techniques in parlors such as Swedish, Chiropractice, deep muscle massage, and Shiatsu, which is the Japanese counterpart of acupressure. Manufacturers took advantage of the knowledge of meridian points and incorporated acupressure massage techniques in their massage chair. The formulated a program to pinpoint meridians and to mimic actual movements of the hands for an authentic acupressure massage experience. So that people can still enjoy acupressure massage even if they live in an area where there is no practitioner available. If you suffer from constant pain brought about by stress or physical exertion, acupressure massage can help you. Even emotional problem and psychological conditions have meridian points that can be reopened so that a few sessions can clear your mind and give you an inspiration on how you can solve your problem without going into emotional distress. Truly the wonders of acupressure massage is still appreciated in this modern age. If you want to avail of acupressure massage, check out the newspaper or see your local massage school. You can also check out your local websites.
