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Acupressure Physically Demanding
Useful Acupressure Tools
and Body Mechanics
The middle finger is the longest and strongest of your fingers and is best
suited for applying self-acupressure. The thumb is strong, too, but often lacks
sensitivity If you find that your hand is generally weak or hurt s when you
apply finger pressure, you can use the knuckles or your fist or other
acupressure tools. Acupressure tools
like the Health body ball, or the
IndexNobber can greatly reduce the strain on your body while self treating
with acupressure.
Body Mechanics
If your hand gets tired, slowly withdraw pressure from the point, gently
shake out your hand, and take a few deep breaths. When you're ready, go back to
the point and gradually apply pressure until you reach the depth where it hurts
good. Again, press directly on painful site (which often moves, so follow and
stay with it) until you feel a clear, regular pulse or until the pain
diminishes. Then slowly decrease the finger pressure, ending with about twenty
seconds of light touch.
When you have located the point and your fingers are comfortably positioned
right on the spot gradually lean your weight toward the point to apply the
pressure. If you're pressing a point on your foot, for instance, bend your leg
and apply pressure by slowly leaning forward . Using the weight of your upper
body (and not just your hands) enables you to apply firm pressure without
strain. For some points, acupressure tools are the only answer, to applying
pressure without strain or contortion, for those interested in self treating.
Direct the pressure perpendicularly to the surface of the skin as you take
several long, slow, deep breaths. Hold for a few minutes until you feel a
regular pulse or until the soreness at the point decreases. Then gradually
release the pressure, finishing with a soothing touch.
Each body - and each area of the body - requires a different amount of
pressure. If it hurts a great deal when you apply pressure on a point, then use
light touch instead of pressure. The calves, the face, and genital areas are
sensitive. The back, buttocks, and shoulders, especially if the musculature is
developed, usually need deeper, firmer pressure. Because certain areas of the
body, such as the back and shoulders, are hard to reach, I recommend the
acupressure tools BackNobber II or
the Healthy Body Ball these are both
serious tools well designed for acupressure therapy and
trigger point massage.
For a review of other types of massage click here
These tools may assist in the performance of self
administered acupressure.
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