Acupressure Fundamental Technique: Pressing

Posture: Extend fully the thumb and separate the other four fingers and put them beside the location of pressing. Fist the fingers except the thumb. Put the 2nd joint of the thumb on the radial aspect of the index finger.

Attention: It is one of the most common fundamental skills and may be used for treating common diseases and on the common points and stimulant lines. The strength of pressing is very strong and it has the functions of sedative, promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, releasing the muscular spasm. It is usually used for treating excess syndrome.

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