What is Acupressure Massage Therapy?

Acupressure massage therapy involves applying pressure to specific points on the body to promote relaxation and improve health.
What is Acupressure Massage Therapy?
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DEFINITION – What does Acupressure Massage Therapy mean? 

Acupressure massage therapy is a massage technique that uses pressure on specific points in the body known as acupressure points. 

BREAKING DOWN – Acupressure Massage Therapy 

Acupressure massage therapy uses the same points as acupuncture. The difference? Acupuncture uses needles, whereas acupressure massage therapy uses varying amounts of pressure on these specific spots. A therapist delivers acupressure massage therapist may use their hands, fingers, elbows, or tools to apply pressure. Typically, a session lasts about 60 minutes.  

Acupressure, like acupuncture, originates from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This means it was used in Ancient China for healing purposes. TCM incorporates the use of chi, the body’s life force, and energy. These acupressure points release blocked energy in the energy channels called meridians. These meridians usually allow energy to flow through the body easily, connecting the organs and the systems. But when obstructed, they can cause pain and illness.  

Others further believe that applying pressure to these specific spots may stimulate the body’s natural pain relievers, endorphins. In turn, this makes you feel better and alleviates any pain. 

Generally, the idea behind acupressure is that it stimulates your body’s natural healing abilities. Consequently, it allows the body and its systems to alleviate disease, injury, or discomfort.  

Acupressure massage therapy is used to treat a variety of ailments, including pain, nausea, arthritis, anxiety, stress, and more. It’s also considered a non-invasive treatment style and is considered very safe in practice. Acupressure may be recommended to avoid specific situations, such as pregnancy, cancer, varicose veins, or rheumatoid arthritis.  

At Athlete’s Choice Massage, our registered massage therapists offer a variety of massage services. If you’re experiencing pain from injury or illness, contact us today. Find out how we can help you. Or simply click BOOK NOW to schedule your next appointment.  

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About Athlete’s Choice Massage

Athlete’s Choice Massage was created to provide consistently excellent rehabilitative services for health-conscious people. Our team is extremely well-trained and they take pride in their work. They are constantly striving to learn and better themselves in their respective fields so that they can help you recover and aid in the maintenance of your well-being.

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All appointments will begin with a short but in-depth one-on-one assessment. This is your opportunity to point out what area you’d like to work on during your time, as well as identify any special requests or concerns you may have. Should you have more than one area of concern, your therapist will prioritize the chief complaint and create a treatment plan for the time allotted and for follow-ups as needed.

Please note our 24 Hour Cancelation Policy.

With massage therapy being covered by many people’s extended health care benefits, it is now easier than ever to experience the positive effects of therapeutic massage.

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