Acupressure is an ancient healing method from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Acupressure literally means "pressing points" (from Latin "acus" for "point, needle, bow" and "pressus" for "pressure"). Certain points, so-called acupuncture points, are not needled, as is usual in acupuncture, but pressed or massaged. The points are on the meridians. According to TCM, these are energy pathways that extend across the body.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is assumed that by pressing and massaging the acupuncture points or acupressure points, blockages can be released and the energy can be brought back to flow relieving pain and sickness.
Acupressure can be performed anywhere without any aids. However, it is not recommended to simply press and massage any points in any order. The effectiveness of acupressure has already been proven by various studies. Among other things, even the self-administered acupressure showed good effect in patients with chronic back pain.