Acupressure

Goodman, Geraldine M

doi:10.1258/jmb.2006.006064

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“…Acupressure results in acute reduction in pain sensitivity and pressure pain sensitivity (PPS) 44 . In most of the surgical process, acupressure aids in preventing surgical haemorrhage and accelerating the healing process 45 . In summary, acupressure helps to decrease tissue adhesion, promote relaxation and regional blood circulation, increase parasympathetic nerves activity and intramuscular temperature along with reduction in neuromuscular excitability 46 …”

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Contemporary acupressure therapy: Adroit cure for painless recovery of therapeutic ailments

Mehta

V.V.Dhapte

Kadam

et al. 2017

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

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Since time immemorial, complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) have played a significant role in human health care. CAM is known to have a strong reputation and reliability within every culture to provide basic health care treatment for patients. CAM acts as a better therapeutic option in human being for treating various diseases and improving quality of life with apt consideration to the economic aspects. Acupressure, one of the known CAM, originated in ancient China is based on the principal of acupoints activation across the meridians which correct the imbalance between Qi. Activation of specific points on the meridians is known to facilitate reduction of pain at the local sites. It also reduces the pain from other body parts. This review outlines various types, devices and mechanisms involved in the acupressure treatment.

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Section: Acupressurementioning

confidence: 99%

Contemporary acupressure therapy: Adroit cure for painless recovery of therapeutic ailments

Mehta

V.V.Dhapte

Kadam

et al. 2017

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

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“…This theory also claims that acupressure maintains and controls the functions of the internal organs and the balance of yin and yang through the dynamic circulation of Qi and blood balance (Cho & Tsay 2004). Sufficient Qi and blood enhance the ability to resist illness; therefore, stimulation of acupressure points along the meridian lines of the human body can heal illness, protect and strengthen immunity and contribute to general health (Cho & Tsay 2004, Goodman 2008, Hao & Chen 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%