Acupressure

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Acupressure not only increases blood's ability to absorb nutrients and oxygen, but also facilitates the removal of metabolic products that accumulate in the circulatory system. By stimulating blood circulation, additional neuropeptides flood the nervous system, creating a greater sense of relaxation that promotes healing.

History of acupressure

Acupressure is a technique based on TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) by applying pressure to specific reflex areas specific to the balance of vital energy. This vital energy as CHI called Western countries, and other KI, and India are called prana, which bypasses a number of tracks or roads running through the body called meridian.

These meridians were discovered about 5000 years ago and treated in many ways, methods and theories in use in many parts of the body to inhibit or stimulate different reflex zones in order balance the vital energy and proper functioning of the body. The awareness that these techniques improve general health and pain, goes back to the times ancestrales.El first text that describes touch as healing modality is the Huang Di Nei Jing (Classic of Internal Medicine of the Yellow Emperor). It has, along with acupuncture needles and the use of diets, herbs and moxa, a detailed explanation of our relationship with the systems of elements, time, seasons and climate, and internal imbalances that influence our general welfare. Or what is the same, the text develops the concept of globalism and the fundamental theories of traditional Chinese medicine, the theory of yin and yang and the five elements or five moves. It is believed that acupressure was born in India and was spreading to China, Egypt and Asia by Buddhist monks.

Although the use and practice of energy zones and acupressure is very old and is rooted firmly in traditional Oriental medicine, the modern practice of "acupressure" began with an American otolaryngologist, Dr. William Fitzgerald. Dr. Fitzgerald discovered that the intensity of pain experienced by patients after surgery ranged from one to another. Found that patients who had carried out its own type of acupressure or "pain point therapy" it went better than those who ignored such procedures. Since that time, the study focused on areas of the body where it got a better effect of acupressure on pain, noting that not only reduced the pain in people, but had very beneficial effects on other ailments.

Benefits of acupressure

The human body is undoubtedly the most complete pharmacy. We're talking about a complex system, to which nature has given a series of tools, chemical nature (hormones, prophylactic substances, etc.), Which make our body running smoothly. The disease, pain, are internal mechanisms that help the brain to distinguish a threat to the operation. Most of the medicines we take, what they do is to encourage or enhance any of the chemicals in the body to combat the "notice." But in many cases, common disease or pain, the body is able to produce and release these substances itself and alleviate the need to resort to "abuse" in the consumption of medicines. For this to happen, we must "help the body generate stimuli to support the generation of these substances. This is one of the secrets of acupressure, the ability to "force" the body to produce these substances, endorphins, serotonin, oxytocin, etc..

In general we can talk about that among many of the benefits acupressure can include:

stimulates the release of endorphins.
Afterglow.
anti-stress effect.
sleep regulation. Mayor
oxygen.
muscle aches.
muscle contractures.
muscle and joint stiffness.
Increased vitality.

Scientific studies

Taiwanese researchers report that acupressure, finger pressing the same acupuncture points, gives patients a better and more lasting relief of back pain than conventional physiotherapy.

"Acupressure was effective in reducing back pain in terms of disability, pain scores and functional status" , medics from the National Taiwan University in the current issue of British Medical Journal . "The benefit was sustained for six months."

The researchers recruited 129 people with chronic back pain from a clinic specializing in orthopedics. All filled a standardized questionnaire of disability before they are assigned to one of the two treatment regimens, 64 received six sessions of acupressure and 65 standard physiotherapy.

"Acupressure achieved a 89 percent reduction in physical disability compared with physical therapy" , the researchers reported. The researchers reported that those receiving acupressure also had better pain scores and fewer days lost from work or school.

"warned however that the effectiveness of any manipulative therapy such as acupressure relies heavily technique and experience of the therapist. " Study participants were treated the same therapist to eliminate any difference in treatment.

"We hope that this technique can be imparted to other therapists now that it has proved effective in our study that acupressure can be used in other populations," wrote .

"The way acupressure can be generalized to patients with low back pain is the subject of ongoing investigations."

Dr. Marco Hsu is a specialist in acupuncture medicine center integral of the University of Maryland who received his training in acupuncture and acupressure of Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Taiwanese felt that the report is "pretty amazing" because the benefits were maintained for a long time. But he added they would like more information about the causes of pain fining people who participated in the study.

Hsu said he routinely uses acupressure along with acupuncture to treat back pain. "I have seen good responses similar to those of the article, but do not work for all" he said. The response is usually good for problems musculuoesqueléticos such as sprains, Hsu said, but when the pain is caused by problems with structural bones and tissues, such as arthritis, treatment "may take longer to take effect."

Hsu patients also generally receive painkillers because "most people who come to us and are taking, so it is not advisable to suspend" he said. Patients may have between five and fifteen treatments in which pressure is applied "with thumbs, hands, wrists, knuckles, elbows and any joint that can use ", said Hsu.

People seeking acupressure or acupuncture treatment for low back pain should be careful when seeking help, Hsu recommended. "Check the credentials first," advised .

The Taiwanese study has some flaws, added Richard E. Harris, a researcher at the division of rheumatology at the medical faculty of the University of Michigan, who has also worked with acupressure.

Harris said he wanted a more detailed account for instance that acupuncture points were oppressed. Also note that participants were not blinded as to treatment received. Patients who received acupressure knew, what might have influenced their response, said Harris.

Still, the report that acupressure seems better than physiotherapy for back pain is significant and deserves follow-up, he said.

Energy Body Sense

The Energy Body Sense is a product resulting from many years of studies in the field of natural medicines, and based on principles of acupressure and acupuncture in China. Its main objective is to assist in the treatment and improvement of many ailments caused by the pace of modern life.

The Energy Body Sense is a mat of acupressure, which has 230 PVC discs with 25 points (acupoints) each, ie a total of 5750 points (acupoints) strategically distributed so that all its spine receives the beneficial effect of acupressure for relaxation and therapeutic action.

Lying on the Energy Body Sense, 10 to 20 minutes, the body begins to release endorphins. This stimulates the release of oxytocin - -. welfare hormone As a result, your body relaxes and is eliminating the negative effect of stress, helping to reduce tensions that affect the muscles of the back and neck, causing the body to prepare for restful sleep.

Energy Sense Pillow

Energy sense, it also offers the option of cervical pad composed of 66 disks with 25 acupressure points each, a total of 1,650 acupoints for treatment in the cervical spine and skull. It is an ideal complement to Energy Body Sense.

The Energy Sense Pillow is ideal for people who suffer from insomnia and tension, helping the person use to improve their quality of life.

basic postures

1-Back basic position:

Lie on your back placing her back on the Energy Sense.

Leg Position:

Keep legs straight and relaxed during the session, for convenience put a pillow under your knees and get a more comfortable position.

Alternative:

For people who have alterations in the lumbar spine, such as lumbar contracture etc ...., You should keep your knees bent or use a chair or sidewalk as shown in the picture, so destensionará the muscles of the lumbar region.

To focus the effect on the cervical area, and do not have a Sense Energy Pillow, place a rolled towel to support the neck and head so you can relax.

Session Length:

The recommended time is 20 to 40 minutes.

Effect:

This position stimulates the acupressure points present in the entire back.

. It also stimulates superficial nerves of the back, resulting in a feeling of relaxation and well-being with the release of chemicals in our bodies such as oxytocin, etc ...

seretoninas

. Ideal for most back problems.

. This position, along with a deep breath and relaxed, unlocked the diaphragm muscle causing much tension in the body.

2 - Energy Sense Pillow:

Our

cervical pillow is designed especially for the treatment of cervical and cranial region.

You can use it lying on the floor or stretched on the bed during the time of treatment.

Location:

Just make sure the pad is fully supported throughout the cervical and occipital region of his head (back of the head). Relax and breathe at a leisurely pace.

Directions:

- Stress.

- Pain tension.

- cervical muscle contracture.

- Pain cervical joint.

- Changes in sleep.

- Etc ...

Session length is 20 to 40 minutes.

3 - Posture Energy Sense Energy Sense Body + Pillow:

This is the position of Energy Sense star, and that thus all our spine from the skull to the coccyx (the last sacral bone) are receiving acupressure treatment by a closed system of the entire spine, it is certainly the most recommended position.

Effect:

For all types of body alterations. (Especially the whole spine).

Session Length:

The recommended time is 20 to 40 minutes.

4 - Butt:

Sit on Energy Body Sense as shown in the picture and try to keep your back straight. Relax and breathe in a leisurely manner.

Effect:

. Relaxation of the pelvic muscles.

. Energy rebalancing posture.

. Relaxation of the sciatic nerve.

. Elimination of toxins (localized fat, water retention, etc)

Session Length:

The recommended time is 20 to 40 minutes.

5-Abdomen:

Lie on your stomach with arms along the body, or bent with the palms down. Women can place a towel in the most sensitive breast if necessary.

Relax and breathe slowly.

Effect:

. Deep tension relaxes the diaphragm and other breathing muscles.

. Elimination of toxins, which help dissolve fatty nodules.

Session Length:

. The time is 20 to 40 minutes.

6 - Pose for the treatment of localized fat in the trochanteric area (saddle)

Energy Sense Lie on the side as shown in the picture so that acupoints are connected from the top of the hip to the knee height.

Effect:

. Stimulation of blood circulation.

. Elimination of toxins.

. It helps the elimination of localized fat.

. Ideal as a treatment aid for individuals who get cellulite or reducing treatment volume.

Session Length:

The recommended time is 20 minutes per zone trochanters (cartridge).

7 - Feet:

This position is based on reflexology.

Position:

sitting in a chair, place feet on Energy Sense and let your feet rest on their acupoints.

Alternative:

If you want more pressure on the acupoints you can stand up Energy Sense and his body will make a higher pressure.

Effect:

. Stimulating the reflexology points.

. Stimulates circulation.

. Ideal for sore feet.

Session Length:

The recommended time is 20 to 40 minutes.

8 - Face:

jaw Place carefully in the Energy Sense. If it is too uncomfortable you can put a thin cloth between the face and until you get used acupoints.

Effect:

. Mandibular muscle relaxation (ideal for bruxism)

. Oxygen supply to all tissues of the skin.

. Aids in the stimulation of skin collagen.

Session Length:

The recommended time is 20 minutes on each side of the face.

Programs

PROGRAM: Stimulant

(From 1 to day 4)

is recommended for about 10 minutes .

is always advisable to use it before meals or before bedtime.
Generally, people feel very relaxed and very active. It is ideal for recharging the batteries for lunch or to go to bed free from all tensions day.

PROGRAM: Muscle Relaxants

(from 5 th to 14 th day)

recommend treatment duration 20 minutes.

Lie down and relax deeply. No matter if you sleep, even if they spend more than 20min. When you wake up the next day will have more vitality.

PROGRAM: Analgesic

(After 14 days)

already you are a true expert and connoisseur of Energy Sense acupressure system. Already been able to discover the physical and psychological benefits of this method.

Now you can increase the time between 20 and 40 minutes (even daily).

Well, after all this, I decided to try ... And today, I have in my possession both products.