Stress Relief Acupressure Techniques

Stress symptoms can affect heath and cause mental depression and anxiety. Some of the medical conditions related to stress include headache, backache, chest pain, heart disease, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, poor immune health, stomach upset and sleep problems. Acupressure can be an effective self help technique to help relieve various symptoms, including stress and headaches.

Many of the conditions related to stress are potentially serious and should be evaluated by a physician. There are some acupressure techniques that may help to relieved the symptoms of stress, and possibly the stress itself. Like most massage, acupressure can help to bring about a deep sense of relaxation, which is a stress reliever.

Acupressure is an ancient Chinese form of medicine that has been used for thousands of years. Western medicine does not fully understand how acupressure works, so more research is needed in the area. Acupressure is believed to work by freeing the energy along the meridians of the body. Acupressure practitioners study the many pressure points that may become blocked and cause symptoms and illness.

Stress can bring about various symptoms including headache, muscle tightness and and backaches. By massaging the specific points, the blocked energy can be released and relieve symptoms and cause the muscles to relax, helping to reduce stress.

In order to reduce the headache that may come from stress, there are pressure points at the back of the neck a the base of the skull. The points are at below the occipital bone, which is at the back of the skull. Once you find the pressure point press firmly, but not too hard, and begin rubbing in a circular motion on either side of the neck. It helps to bend down with your head bent forward. The treatment works best if you rub both sides at the same time.

There is a another acupressure point on the back hand between the two bones, in the center of the hand. It is better to have another person massage both hands at the same time but if there is no one to help you can massage first one hand and then the other.

There are also points on the hand and foot that may help with relaxation.

1. One point is on the crease of the inside of the wrist, in line with the little finger.T
2. here is a point on the middle finger, just above the fingernail on the side nearest to the thumb.
3. There is a point in the middle of the sole of the foot, just behind the ball of the foot.

Acupressure is generally considered safe. If you have medical conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, infections or high blood pressure, a doctor should be consulted.

Information in this article is not intended as a substitute for medical care. If you have questions or concerns about a medical condition, please consult a physician.

Resources:

Mind Energy
Mayo Clinic
Aurora Health Center

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