Each body – and each area of the body – requires a different amount of pressure. If it hurts a great deal when you apply pressure on point, then use light touch instead of pressure. The calves, the face, and genital areas are sensitive. The back, buttocks, and shoulders, especially if the musculature is developed, usually need deeper, firmer pressure.
To achieve the full benefit of self-acupressure, you should choose a comfortable, private environment that leads itself to deep relaxation. You can use acupressure at work, however, if you can take a ten-minute break. Choose whatever position you find most comfortable –either sitting or lying down. As you press points in different areas, feel free to reposition your body so that your muscles can relax completely.
Ideally, you should wear comfortable clothing. Tight collars, belts, pants, or shoes can obstruct circulation. Also, it’s a good idea to keep your fingernails trimmed fairly short to prevent any discomfort or injury to the skin.
Avoid practicing acupressure right before a big meal or on a full stomach. Wait until at least an hour after eating a meal. Practicing a complete acupressure routine when your stomach is full can inhibit the flow of blood and may cause nausea.
Avoid iced drinks, because extreme cold generally weakens your system and can counteract the benefits of acupressure..
For optimal results, you should perform the acupressure routines daily, whether you are using acupressure to maintain your health or to help relieve an ailment. If you cannot practice every day, treating yourself to acupressure two or three times a week can still be effective.
Limit your acupressure sessions to an hour at the most. When you begin practicing acupressure, you may find that you are most comfortable holding a point for two to three minutes. You may find that you can gradually-over two to three months – work up to holding points longer, but do not hold any one point longer than ten minutes. And do not work any single area of the body, such as the abdominal area or the face, for longer than 15 minutes. The effects of acupressure can be quite strong. If you work too long, too much energy is released and complications, such as nausea and headaches, can occur.
To achieve the full benefit of self-acupressure, you should choose a comfortable, private environment that leads itself to deep relaxation. You can use acupressure at work, however, if you can take a ten-minute break. Choose whatever position you find most comfortable –either sitting or lying down. As you press points in different areas, feel free to reposition your body so that your muscles can relax completely.
Ideally, you should wear comfortable clothing. Tight collars, belts, pants, or shoes can obstruct circulation. Also, it’s a good idea to keep your fingernails trimmed fairly short to prevent any discomfort or injury to the skin.
Avoid practicing acupressure right before a big meal or on a full stomach. Wait until at least an hour after eating a meal. Practicing a complete acupressure routine when your stomach is full can inhibit the flow of blood and may cause nausea.
Avoid iced drinks, because extreme cold generally weakens your system and can counteract the benefits of acupressure..
For optimal results, you should perform the acupressure routines daily, whether you are using acupressure to maintain your health or to help relieve an ailment. If you cannot practice every day, treating yourself to acupressure two or three times a week can still be effective.
Limit your acupressure sessions to an hour at the most. When you begin practicing acupressure, you may find that you are most comfortable holding a point for two to three minutes. You may find that you can gradually-over two to three months – work up to holding points longer, but do not hold any one point longer than ten minutes. And do not work any single area of the body, such as the abdominal area or the face, for longer than 15 minutes. The effects of acupressure can be quite strong. If you work too long, too much energy is released and complications, such as nausea and headaches, can occur.
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