Shiatsu is often associated with the East, especially Japan. It is distinct from Trigger Pointing, which treats accompanying muscle spasms. Trigger Points associated with muscle spasms disappear once triggered out. They are always there. The basis for Shiatsu is that nerve energy to corresponding organs and meridians is stimulated by pressing the right points.
Spinal muscles are among the most important muscles of the body.
Spine-Lax facilitates the relaxing of spinal muscles. Touch for Health . You can then release the blockages by knowing what points to rub, and what else to do. We were skeptical until a therapist relieved a skin rash of many months duration by treating the kidney meridian. The rash disappeared and didn't come back.