What is Acupressure?

What are the benefits of Acupressure?

There are many acknowledged benefits of acupressure massage, including:

• Can help with headaches, migraines, and sinus congestion
• Can support mental health and help relieve stress and anxiety
• It is a relaxing and gentle massage that can provide indirect benefits to painful conditions
• Can be particularly helpful for the lymphatic, circulatory, and hormonal systems

What Acupressure Massage techniques do we use?

At Relief Chiropractic, we use acupressure techniques during treatments such as Relaxation Massage, Indian Head Massage, and Reflexology. The technique involves either holding gentle pressure in a single place or using small circular movements.

During Reflexology treatments, the points are incorporated into the treatment alongside the reflex points. Reflexology and Acupressure work on the same principles but use different maps of the body, as reflexology points and acupressure points are found in different locations.

In Relaxation Massage and Indian Head Massage treatments, the points we focus on are around the skull and face to influence the lymphatic and mental health systems of the body.

What to expect during your Acupressure Massage

We incorporate acupressure into other treatments and combine it with other techniques for maximum effectiveness. During your treatment, you may not be specifically asked about acupressure points, as your therapist will incorporate them as they feel is appropriate for your needs.

You may be asked whether you are comfortable with the therapist touching your face and head, and whether you would prefer them to remove any oils or creams from their hands first. Depending on your treatment needs, your therapist may advise you to stimulate particular points at home between treatments. They will guide you on which points to use, where to find them, and how often to stimulate them.