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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In July, 2004 I was hit by a car as I was crossing the street. I lost consciousness and was admitted to hospital with skull fractures and blood flowing out of my left ear. I have constant headaches since the time of the trauma. The pain begins with the heaviness in the back of my head on either right or ...
Acupressure is Used For These Conditions
| Condition | Average Result | Healed | Helped a Lot |
Helped a Little |
No Change | Made Worse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Conditions (average) |
4.1
(12)
|
5 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Herniated Disk |
3.0
| ||||||
| Herniated Disc in Neck |
5.0
| ||||||
| 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 |
3.0
| ||||||
| Pain |
5.0
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