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ACUPRESSURE & ACUPRESSURE & ACUPUNCTUREACUPUNCTURE
Mrs. AMRITA ROYM.Sc PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
NIMHANS,BANGALORE
DEFINITIONDEFINITION
Acupressure is the application of digital pressure on parts of the body in a therapeutic way to relive pain or to reduce muscular tension.
PRINCIPLEPRINCIPLE
• The principle behind the use of acupressure treatment is to increase the circulation and functioning of Qi (Tukapua, 2005)
USESUSES
prevention and as a treatment for many health conditions
reduces stress, stimulates the immune system.
improves circulation
USESUSES Acupressure is used for treating a variety
of disorders.
It stimulates a healthy digestive function
soothes chronic pain
improves energy levels and concentration
TECHNIQUES USEDTECHNIQUES USED
• Acupressure technique involves pressure application, rubbing, stretching, rolling, kneading, wiping, grasping and exercises.
• Intensity of pressure varies
• different approaches for applying pressure:– Constant Pressure– Intermittent Pressure
INSTRUMENTS USEDINSTRUMENTS USED
ACUPRESSURE POINTSACUPRESSURE POINTS
ACUPRESSURE POINTSACUPRESSURE POINTS
ACUPRESSURE POINTSACUPRESSURE POINTS
BENEFITSBENEFITS
It works to set the whole body in balance so that it works to function better as a whole.
Regular treatments result in an improvement in overall physical and mental health.
BENEFITSBENEFITS
• Unlike acupuncture which requires a visit to a professional, acupressure can be performed by a layperson.
• Acupressure techniques are fairly easy to learn, and have been used to provide
quick,cost-free, and effective relief from many symptoms.
BENEFITSBENEFITS
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal has shown that Acupressure is effective for treating back pain in terms of reducing disability and pain scores and increasing functional status.
The study, which compared Acupressure and Physical Therapy , showed that overall Acupressure was more effective in these areas both immediately after the treatments and at the 6 month follow up (Chen, 2006).
ACUPRESSURE FOR COMMON ACUPRESSURE FOR COMMON AILMENTSAILMENTS
DEFINITIONDEFINITION
According to merriam-webster dictionary;
“it is a method of relieving pain or curing illness by placing needles into a person's skin at particular points on the body”
USESUSES
• Acupuncture is used mainly to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions
• Acupuncture is known to treat a wide range of disorders
TECHNIQUES USEDTECHNIQUES USED
The most common method used to stimulate acupoints is the insertion of fine, sterile needles into the skin. Pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation may further enhance the effects.
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TECHNIQUES USEDTECHNIQUES USED
• Other acupoint stimulation techniques include: manual massage, moxibustion or heat therapy, cupping, and the application of topical herbal medicines.
ACUPOINTSACUPOINTS
TREATMENT PROCESSTREATMENT PROCESS• The initial evaluation may take up to 60
minutes. Subsequent appointments usually take about a half-hour.
• A common treatment plan for a single complaint would typically involve one or two treatments a week.
• Number of treatments will depend on the condition being treated and its severity, but six to eight treatments are common.
TREATMENT PROCESSTREATMENT PROCESS
• For complex or long-standing chronic conditions, one to two treatments per week for several months may be recommended.
• For acute problems, usually fewer visits are required, usually eight to ten visits in total.
CONDITIONS COMMONLY CONDITIONS COMMONLY TREATED BY ACUPUNCTURETREATED BY ACUPUNCTURE
It successfully treats conditions ranging from musculoskeletal problems (back pain, neck pain, and others) to nausea, migraine headache, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and infertility.
BENEFITSBENEFITS
provides drug-free pain relief
effectively treats a wide range of acute and chronic ailments
treats the underlying cause of disease and illness as well as the symptoms
BENEFITSBENEFITS
assists in the prevention against disease and illness as well as the maintenance of general well-being
Studies have found promising results for the use of acupuncture to treat nausea and vomiting related to pregnancy,
chemotherapy, and post-surgery pain.
RISKSRISKS
soreness, minor bleeding or bruising at the needle sites
Organ injury
Infections
CONTRAINDICATIONSCONTRAINDICATIONS
Bleeding disorders
Having a pacemaker
Being pregnant
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