It is a simple yet a remarkably effective way of treating
common as well as complicated ailments. Acupressure is
known as Needleless Acupuncture. ‘A CU’, is the Latin
word for ‘needle’ and ‘puncture’ refers to ‘pricking’.
Instead of pricking with needles at the Acupuncture points,
rhythmic pressure is applied for one or two minutes to
balance the energy flow which cures the disease.
Where did it originate?
It originated in China and the Western world has taken it
up seriously, after the former USA President Mr. Nixon’s
visit to China in 1971. where one of his aides was treated
with Acupuncture for acute pain in the abdomen.It is now
widely practised in USA, Europe and in Eastern countries.
How does it work?
Scientifically the exact theory is not yet established but
there is enough practical evidence of its effectiveness. The
early Chinese theory explains that the root cause of all
diseases, in terms of Acupressure, is a disorder of energy
vibration. Every cell in the body vibrates at a specific rate
and when this vibration of energy goes beyond the normal
range, it gives rise to a disease.
Acupressure aids in
the restoration of correct and
and in this way restores the health.
Does one require any medical knowledge to learn and practice this system?
No medical knowledge is essential. With just a basic
knowledge of human anatomy, one can practice this
system and provide good relief to those in disease.
Who can benefit from this?
Anybody. from young to the old alike, can practice and get
the benefits. Only feather-touch is recommended for the
infants and for the older people the pressure has to be
When an Acupressure point is painful, there are three ways
of applying pressure, depending upon the intensity of pain.
1. ‘ACU TOUCH’
- With the thumb or index finger give
feather touch in case of severe pain at a point.
2. ‘ACU PRESSURE’ - A pleasurable,
off pressure with
the thumb or index finger for normal
points where one can
3. ‘ACU MASSAGE’ - In this technique, clockwise
is carried out to increase or
decrease the energy
flow in the body channel.
how long is the pressure applied?
The Acu touch or Acu pressure or Acu massage has to be
applied on the particular points for just two minutes.
Pleasurable pain is the goal.
When to apply pressure?
As a preventive measure, it is normally found to be more
beneficial when pressure is applied early in the morning or in the
evening, when the Yin (Negative) and the Yang (Positive) energies
are equal. It can also be done at any other time but it should be
avoided for two hours after a heavy meal or one hour after a light
meal. As a curative measure, it can be applied on the onset of the
Is it effective against all diseases?
It is very effective for relieving
pain in the body like head
ache, back-ache, knee pain etc.
In all other diseases,
considerable improvement has been
noticed. Any problem
without any pathology in it can
be effectively relieved with
can one expect results?
Normally, for relieving
pain, one can expect results
immediately after acupressure
and within a few days full cure
is possible. But for certain
diseases aminimum of four to
eight weeks are required
to notice the changes.
it possible to practice without any formal training?
Of course, it is possible
to learn Acupressure without
attending any training course.
But one does require practical
experience for the body
balance (energy balance) and the
Attending a training course can make
you confident in this technique.
there any restriction?
This therapy is not to be
done throughout the day just
because it brings relief.
Just practice it for fifteen minutes in
the morning or in the evening.
Let the nature inside your body
take care of the healing
It is not recommended during
the early and late quarter of
pregnancy but can be done
under an expert’s guidance.
it is not recommended
for curing degenerative diseases eg..
Cancer. Relaxation desserts
help a lot in such cases.
Do not apply more pressure on Medulla points.
What are the side effects?
The best part of the treatment is that there is
no side effect at all. Occasionally
in the initial phase,
slight discomfort may be observed in a few cases,
the body tries to normalize by rejecting the accumulated
toxins from the body. No harm will be done even if
wrong point is pressed.
Rules and Guidelines for Treatment
- Since simple healing systems work without any specific
diagnosis, overall treatment can be given to correct all the imbalances.
- Listen to the complaints carefully.
- Soreness or pain is common at most points and does not
by itself indicate any abnormality.
- Never prescribe any medicines if you are not authorised
by your formal qualification.
- Never treat any specific illness but give importance to
those specific points.
- Describe your technique willingly and educate them by
- Share your knowledge and encourage self-help technique.
- Look out for any visible abnormality in feet and hands.
- Pleasurable pain should be the goal; intersperse the acupressure
sessions with desserts and relax the person.
- Never work on affected areas; keep your finger-nails trimmed
so that they do not make any contact with the skin.
- Although one can use health gadgets if many people are
to be treated at once, there is no substitute for human hand and human touch.
- Never try to do all at once. Each treatment can be done
for ten to twenty minutes and the results are expected within four to eight weeks. Severe problems will take a longer time.
- Consistency and regularity are essential to get results.
Twice a week is recommended for the frequency of treatment with self-help.
- Occasionally body may react to get ride of the toxins
accumulated in the body. Work on the kidney area at the end of the treatment.
- Position the person in a relaxed way and have a direct
eye contact while applying pressure to observe the reactions. Wash your hands clean using a soap.
- It is safe for everyone including babies and old people.
- Apply light pressure on the feet of the infants and the
pressure has to be soothing for the old people.
- Finally the attitude of the therapist is very important
for the success of the treatment.