Acupuncture vs Acupressure: Which One Is Right for You?

 Acupuncture vs. Acupressure: Which One Is Right for You?

Both treatments work similarly, but if you have a more acute condition, you may want a professional to help you. For routine complaints, though, you might want to consider first trying acupressure on yourself before considering acupuncture, since the former is the more affordable and easier form of treatment. What are the 3 benefits of acupuncture Regular acupuncture users report overall health benefits, including a better sense of control over their health: reduced stress, and increased relaxation levels. Improved sleep. 

Acupressure stimulates the same acupuncture-points as acupuncture, using touch and gentle pressure.  Acupressure treatment may also incorporate supplementary techniques, such as acupuncture-seeds, tuning forks, and gentle electric current, to further stimulate the acupuncture-points.                                                                            

Acupuncture Health Benefits

One theory of the mechanism of action of acupuncture is that it is believed to stimulate the body’s autonomic nervous system. Through neuropeptides (small proteins that help neurons communicate with each other) it prompts the body to produce, the treatment attempts to decrease the sympathetic outflow—commonly known as the fight-or-flight response—and enhance vagal tone, or the ease at which the body returns to a non-stressed state, according to Hui.

Vagal tone can affect cardiovascular health, digestion, in
flammation, mood the body’s pain response, and the immune system. For this reason, acupuncture is associated with a range of health benefits.                                                             

How Does Acupressure Work?

Like acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners contend acupressure is effective because it increases the flow of Qi and rebalances the systems throughout the body. Scientists explain the effectiveness much like they explain acupuncture—applying pressure to certain points can stimulate the nervous system and brain to release a variety of neuropeptides that help with pain, anxiety, and more.

Once you have your acupuncture-points, use your fingertips or a device to hold and massage at the point. Try applying pressure for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat if needed. Some health complaints may be associated with several acupuncture-points, and you can apply pressure to just one point and see if it works for you, or you may decide to apply pressure to several of them, one after the other.       

While acupuncture and acupressure are rooted in the belief of improving Qi by stimulating certain body points, the two are different.

Acupressure, however, can be a do-it-yourself form of care. There are many books, as well as tutorials and videos online that can help you learn how to apply pressure to treat ailments.

Both treatments work similarly, but if you have a more acute condition, you may want a professional to help you. For routine complaints, though, you might want to consider first trying acupressure on yourself before considering acupuncture, since the former is the more affordable and easier form of treatment.

Be sure to talk to your doctor before trying any form of acupuncture or acupressure. Neither approach is a substitute for other necessary medical care.

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