A breakdown of the word acupunture gives us two words; ‘acus’
meaning needle and the other ‘puncture’. Acupunture is an
alternative method to medication for treating various illnesses
and it was developed by the ancient Chinese. The way
accupuncture method works is by inserting needles at various
acupoints in the body. Certain sensations which the Chinese
called Quichi ot teichi need be triggered in order for needling
to be effective. acupunture involves a tingling sensation that
emits from the specific acupoints and radiates in a controlled
direction.
Many people may be hesitant to get needles inserted in their
body. There have been various new modifications to cater to the
modern man such as electrical and laser acupuncture. Better
still is another form of touch therapy known as Acupressure.
This form of massage therapy substitutes the use of needles with
finger pressure. In this technique the same acupoints are used
as in accupuncture in order to generate the same sensations only
through the use of fingers.
How much is acupressure safe?
This technique can be learnt by an individual to practice upon
himself. But there are certain precautionary measures that one
must take in order to avoid any further damage. People with
irregular blood pressure and pregnant women must exercise great
caution as the stimulation of certain acupoints may lead to dire
consequences. Moreover acupressure should not be applied in
areas of scar tissues, open wounds, rashes or swelled up
regions. Self treatment of acupunture is no substitute for
professional health care hence professionals should be consulted
for conditions that are chronic.
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