Acupressure & Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In traditional Chinese medicine we talk about concepts such as Tao, Yin and Yang and the five elements – fire,

earth, metal, water and wood. The concepts have their origins in Chinese philosophy which tried to explain the

natural phenomena observed by the Chinese. According to the Chinese all phenomena in the universe are part of

the same ultimate reality called Tao. The universe is an integral whole. Humans are part of the universe, a

micro-cosmos driven by the vital energy called Qi, which circulates in the human body via a network called the

meridians. Qis circulation is controlled by the balance between Yin and Yang and is conditional on its ability to

float freely through the meridians. When the energy floats freely the body is in balance and stays healthy.

Illnesses occur when the energy flow is disturbed by various outside factors such as the elements, which may

influence the energy through lungs and skin or certain foods, which may disturb the inner balance.

The Chinese observed that during times of war the warriors who survived arrow wounds, were often freed from

the illnesses and disorders they had suffered from previously. The areas where they had been hit were observed

and over time it was possible to outline the meridians and their acupuncture points.

Acupuncture – the treatment with needles in acupuncture points located on the meridians – have been used in

China for thousands of years and would not have survived as a form of treatment if it had not been effective.

Acupressure is a variation of acupuncture, which uses pressure-massage of the acu-points to achieve the same

effect.

During the treatment the blockage of the meridians is loosened. This helps to balance out congestion of energy in

one area of the body and a deficiency of energy in another. The same effect can also be obtained from

reflexology especially in TKZ reflexology. It is a very good idea to combine reflexology and acupressure.

The treatment has its roots in the holistic healing philosophy, which treats the individual as a whole instead of

treating symptom by symptom. The human being is considered holistic and there is an inevitable connection

between body, mind and social relations.

We use acupressure as a supplement to almost all forms of treatment. In some cases – especially when treating

back-, neck-and shoulder pains – an extended treatment lasting approximately 1 ½ hours is recommended.

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