Acupressure

What is acupressure in Brentwood CA and Concord CA? A branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine that encompasses stimulation of the acupuncture points using finger pressure which is the sensitive yet powerful use of human touch as opposed to needles is called Acupressure. This method of therapy is gentle and non-invasive. Acupressure is used to effectively treat a huge range of conditions which Chinese Medicine is known to treat efficiently. Acupressure stimulates our body's self-healing capabilities which means it is also effective as a preventative therapy. In most cases, Acupressure has a less powerful effect than acupuncture which means more treatments are necessary to elicit the same results.

Benefits of Acupressure

As Acupressure is very safe and gentle yet effective it is particularly suitable for children in the treatment of a host of conditions which include the prevention and relief from colds and flu. Self-help techniques can be taught to parents to use on their children at home.

Acupressure is also appropriate for more elderly patients suffering from mobility problems, constipation, poor circulation and arthritis.

If you are pregnant or think you are you must tell your practitioner as there are particular acupressure points that must be avoided during pregnancy.