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Acupressure: meaning, definitions and examples

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acupressure

 

[ ˌækjuːˈprɛʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

alternative therapy

Acupressure is a form of alternative therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body. These points correspond to areas in acupuncture, which is a practice that uses needles. It's believed that stimulating these points can help with various health issues, such as pain relief, stress reduction, and improving overall wellness. Acupressure is often used as a self-care practice and may be performed using fingers, palms, or elbows.

Synonyms

manual therapy, pressure therapy, shiatsu

Examples of usage

  • She uses acupressure to relieve headaches.
  • Acupressure techniques can be easily learned.
  • Many people find acupressure helpful for managing stress.

Translations

Translations of the word "acupressure" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acupressão

🇮🇳 एक्यूप्रेशर

🇩🇪 Akupressur

🇮🇩 akupresur

🇺🇦 акупресура

🇵🇱 akupresura

🇯🇵 指圧 (しあつ)

🇫🇷 acupression

🇪🇸 acupresión

🇹🇷 akupresür

🇰🇷 지압 (jiap)

🇸🇦 ضغط الإبر (ḍaght al'ibr)

🇨🇿 akupresura

🇸🇰 akupresúra

🇨🇳 指压 (zhǐyā)

🇸🇮 akupresura

🇮🇸 nálastung

🇰🇿 нүктелік терапия

🇬🇪 აკუპრესურა (akupresura)

🇦🇿 akupresura

🇲🇽 acupresión

Word origin

The term 'acupressure' combines two words: 'acu', which comes from the Latin word 'acus', meaning needle, and 'pressure', derived from the Middle English 'pressour', which means to push upon. The practice itself has deep roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine, where it has been used for thousands of years. Like acupuncture, acupressure is based on the notion that vital energy, or 'qi', flows through the body along pathways called meridians. By applying pressure to specific points along these meridians, practitioners aim to restore balance and improve health. The modern adaptation of acupressure has gained popularity worldwide, especially as a non-invasive complement to medical treatments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,837, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.