Acupressure hives treatment uses the same points as acupuncture hives treatment, but acupuncture employs needles and acupressure uses the gentle but firm pressure of the hands are feet. Like acupuncture, acupressure is an ancient art of healing as well, and it also uses the surface of the skin to stimulate the body’s self-curative abilities. In addition it promotes blood circulation and releases muscle tension.
Acupressure is one of the most effective alternative treatments out there. There is a lot of data showing that it is a great method of treatment for hives and other skin conditions. One of the advantages of acupressure hives treatments, over other treatments, is that it is safe enough to practice on your own or with others. This is of course if you follow instructions and pay attention to any cautions given.
Before you start, here are some of the warnings concerning acupressure treatments given by Onlineartdirector.com:
- Do not use to replace emergency procedures or licensed medical treatment.
- Use only as a treatment for illness, continue seeing your doctor
- Do not use if you have a heart condition
- Do not use within 20 minutes before or after heavy exercise
- Do not use if you are pregnant
- Do not use acupressure point if it is under a mole, wart, varicose vein, abrasion, bruise, cut, or break in the skin
Acupressure Hives Method
A person who wants to practice acupressure hives treatment on themselves or anyone else should spend more time learning about the technique; however, the following information should give you a general idea of how it all works. Herbalshop.com lists these and other acupressure points for skin conditions. They include:
Heavenly Pillar: Located one-half inch below the base of the skull, on the ropy muscles one-half inch outward from either side of the spine.
Three Mile Point: Located four finger widths below the kneecap, toward the outside to the shinbone.
Third Eye Point: Directly between your eyebrows in the indention where the bridge of the nose meets the center of the forehead.
The following method of hives acupressure treatment can be found at Onlineartdirector.com (please visit the site for more information):
To stimulate the acupoint properly, you must use deep probing pressure with your fingertip, knuckle, or the eraser side of a pencil. Start by exploring the area with deep probing pressure, until the point announces itself with a sharp twinge. It will start a jolt, and then become a numbing sensation or tingling. It may be quite a shock the first time you do it, but your sensitivity decreases over time.
When you have found the right the right point, just apply pressure for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat on the same point on the other side of the body. Immediate relief should be felt. You may feel a release of tension, sinus drainage, perspiration, or even belch or pass gas. Points on opposite sides of the body may have different effects, and that is ok, but if symptoms increase stops using that point.
