Acupressure involves pressing on certain points of the body to relieve pain.
Acupressure is a type of highly localized massage.
Firm finger pressure is applied to a specific point for several minutes. More than one point may be used in a single treatment. Although acupressure can be learned and used individually, it is often given by trained acupressure or acupuncture practitioners. Because there are many acupoints, it takes time to learn them all and to know which should be used to treat specific problems. Acupressure probably stemmed from the simple reflex action of pressing on or rubbing a hurting area of the body in an effort to relieve pain.