Massage Therapy Pressure Points: Therapeutic Pressure Points

Massage Therapy Pressure Points: Therapeutic Pressure Points .

Therapeutic Pressure Points

Massage therapy pressure points are spots located on the different parts of the body where there is sensitivity on the skin when pressure is applied. This pressure results to blood flow or a nerve impulse. These pressure points are used in massage therapy.

Pressure Points on Body

• Feet
• Hands
• Lungs
• Heart
• Large and small intestines
• Bladder
• Neck
• Jaw

Massage Therapy Trigger Points Benefits

Applying certain amount of pressure on massage therapy trigger points give the following benefits:

• Relieves tension and strain
• Treatment of certain illnesses
• Removes harmful pathogens in the body
• Improves blood circulation
• Improves the body’s metabolism
• Relaxes tired muscles
• Releases toxins in the body
• Pain relief
• Bleeding control to an open wound

How to Find Pressure Point

• Find a pulse on the area where you intend to apply pressure on.
  
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  It can be on the groin, neck, wrist, etc.
• Apply pressure on the pulse to stop the bleeding or for any other purpose such as the release of pain or tension.
• Apply pressure for not more than 10 minutes.
• Release the pressure for several minutes.
• Reapply the pressure for not more than 10 minutes; otherwise, it can cause debilitating damage to the body.
• Place your fingers on the upper side of your arm at about an inch above your elbow.
  
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  Feel around. Once you have found the trigger point, pinch it for a few minutes but not more than 10 minutes.