Acupressure
Acupuncture is based on the theory that a life force called Qi (pronounced chee) flows through the body along certain channels, which if blocked can cause illness. According to the theory, the insertion of thin needles at precise locations along these channels by practitioners can unblock the flow of Qi, relieving pain and restoring health
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Twenty-five years of running and being pulled along by two large dogs wore away my left hip joint. Scoliosis didn't help. I toughed it out for years with physical therapy and yoga, and finally had to have my hip totally replaced. I wasn't happy, but I got a great result and I can hardly remember it isn't mine, except when ...
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I am 67 yeasr old and for over 15 years, I was a long distance runner (marathons and 10K races) and about 10 years ago converted to long distance bicycle riding. I had always prided myself on never having serious injuries, after putting so much stress on my legs. Then I started to notice that both of my knees would ...
Acupressure is Used For These Conditions
| Condition | Average Result | Healed | Helped a Lot |
Helped a Little |
No Change | Made Worse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Conditions (average) |
3.5
(20)
|
5 | 3 | 8 | 4 | ||
| Herniated Disk |
3.0
| ||||||
| Herniated Disc in Neck |
3.0
| ||||||
| Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD) |
4.0
| ||||||
| Chronic Headache |
3.0
| ||||||
| Osteoarthritis |
5.0
| ||||||
| Ischial Tuberosity Syndrome |
3.5
| ||||||
| Medial Meniscus Tear |
5.0
| ||||||
| Pain |
5.0
| ||||||
| Lateral Meniscus Tear |
4.0
| ||||||
| Patello-Femoral Syndrome |
2.5
| ||||||
| Pain |
3.5
|
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