cupuncture are not one in same techniques.
They differ slightly because acupuncture makes use of thin
needles in approaching health concerns while acupressure never
breaks the skin. On the other hand, they do a have a few things
in common. For instance, both are centered on touching meridians
which carry energy or chi along those meridians right through an
individuals’ body.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clearly states that illness
occurs due to the blockage of chi in any of fourteen different
meridians. Acupressure and acupuncture both advocate the free
flow of energy without obstructions. Both methods are used to
treat arthritis, allergies, migraine headaches, depression,
menstrual cramps, nausea and anxieties.
Because acupuncture uses very thin, long needles to puncture
the skin it should be performed by an experienced practitioner
who is skilled in traditional Chinese medicine. Acupressure is
much less technical; it can therefore be learned from a book
and may even be; in some instances, performed on oneself.
Somewhat surprisingly, acupressure was practiced long before
acupuncture became known.
In addition, since acupuncture requires the skilled use of a
tool (needles) it requires much greater accuracy in order to
bring quick relief whereas acupressure is less precise since
the only tool is the practitioners finger. Due to the release
of toxins or through realignment of muscle groups, in some
instances acupuncture can result in some short term, minor side
effects.
Acupressure and acupuncture thus have different effects on the
patient with acupressure having fewer side effects. This may be
somewhat akin to deep tissue massages where there is also less
chance of unforeseen side effects to the patient.
Acupressure and acupuncture are known as Zhen Jiu and Zhi Ya
respectively. They are probably the best known of all
traditional Chinese methods used in treating health imbalances.
Acupuncture is now a very popular alternative therapy for
arthritis pain relief and acupressure makes use of the same
points while using the fingers to manipulate the meridian
points.
By pressing down firmly with the thumb or finger on the groove
that lies between the two large tendons running from the base
of the palm up to the elbow, acupressure is often used to
provide relief for those who are suffering from nausea.
Acupuncture can also achieve the same results through the use
of needles. Both methods have a long history of success and
neither is better than the other, it’s simply a matter of
opinion as to which method is best.
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