Like acupuncture, acupressure uses points on the meridians of the body to heal the body and relieve pain, but it's noninvasive. Where acupuncture uses needles, acupressure employs the pressure of fingers, thumbs and elbows, and sometimes even electrical currents. It releases tension in muscle fibers by applying focused pressure and releasing it, sending blood rushing back into the tissue. Acupressure also frees the blocked energy found at these points, promoting good general health.

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