Of course, acupressure or acupuncture will definitely not help when intervention is needed for serious diagnoses. And in general, a full-fledged massage session can only be done by a professional who knows exactly where and how to apply pressure. But by practicing self-massage at home, working with your body yourself, you can relieve headaches, muscle pain and muscle cramps, attacks of neuralgia, colds and nasal congestion without pills and medications. Working with energy points will help you say goodbye to insomnia, or, conversely, overcome drowsiness.
What is acupuncture and acupressure
Massages, acupuncture or reflexology (often popularly called acupuncture) are a very ancient phenomenon. It consists in stimulating certain centers and channels on the surface of the skin through which vital energy moves and are connected with the internal organs. Such stimulation has a beneficial effect, relieves ailments, energizes and gives strength. According to the conclusions and findings of scientists, this knowledge is thousands of years old and the birthplace of acupressure is considered to be ancient Tibet, Nepal and India, where by those standards science and medicine were developed. Modern scientists have indeed confirmed in the course of research the presence of certain zones on the human skin - biologically active points with distinctive features:
- have electrical resistance and emit more energy
- the surface of the skin where these places of “power” are located has a slightly higher temperature than normal areas
- have a high pain threshold and increased sensitivity
- feed more actively on oxygen and trigger metabolic processes
- The mission of any massage, acupuncture or acupuncture is to activate these biological zones on the body through massage to improve the health of the body and get rid of the causes of some problems in the body.
Causes, treatment
Reasons for the appearance of black spots on the body: heredity, hormonal fluctuations, hypovitaminosis, poor hygiene, poor diet, gastrointestinal pathologies, lifestyle, melanin accumulation, stress, radiation, sun, hormonal surges.
There are closed comedones and open comedones. There are indurative and nodular rashes. Treated with salon procedures. For example, electrocoagulation, cryodestruction, radiosurgery. They use traditional medicine. These are cosmetic clay masks and scrubs.
Doctors prescribe antibiotics and retinoids. Do not take them unless directed by your doctor. They perform surgical treatment. Ultrasonic and vacuum cleaning help. Dots should not be extruded. Read more about the fight against blackheads below.
What types of “vital centers” are there?
Globally, all points can be divided into five main types. And they differ from each other in location and purpose. In total, about 700 are known, but the main ones with which modern specialists interact are no more than 200. The average person has access to a maximum of 10-15 main zones, knowledge of which will be the first aid in case of poor health and well-being. The purpose of “vital points” can be either stimulation or relaxation.
- Micro zones of the back.
They follow the entire length of the spine and are concentrated at the junction of nerve endings with muscle fibers. - Representation points
are a kind of “embassy” of an organ on the skin. For example, the “representation” of the pancreas is the supraclavicular zone on the left. Seals in this area and increased painful sensitivity indicate pancreatic disease. - Common points
are the most important, because their stimulation affects the entire central nervous system. And any manipulations with common active points require literacy and caution. - Local points
are hidden in muscles and blood vessels, which is why it is more difficult to work with them. The area of responsibility of local centers is individual systems of the body. That is, working with them, for example, immediately affects the cardiovascular or reproductive systems. - Segmental points
- through impact on them, there is an impact immediately on a certain part of the body. For example, acupressure of the neck will help you cope with problems of the upper extremities, quickly forget about headaches, help work out vascular diseases of the head and brain, and the impact on the lumbar region and tailbone will solve problems with the legs and reproductive organs.
Dark spots
Age spots are different. They differ in color, size and causes. What causes pigment spots to appear on the face? There are many diseases that lead to the appearance of pigmentation:
- Diffuse toxic goiter, otherwise called Graves' disease, often provokes the appearance of age spots.
- People with mental disorders often have mottled skin, with brown, uneven spots reminiscent of age-related pigmentation.
- Very often the cause of this symptom is a hormonal imbalance. This is why age spots appear during pregnancy or menopause.
- This cosmetic defect can also be observed in liver diseases and pathologies of the development of this organ.
- Poor metabolism, which results in poisoning of the body with toxins, adversely affects the skin and causes spots to appear on the face.
There are many different remedies for treating and restoring pigmentation. First of all, you should visit an endocrinologist, gastroenterologist and gynecologist and find out why age spots appear on the face in this case. If pigmentation is not associated with any diseases, then you can begin treatment immediately. Unfortunately, in most cases, traditional medicine is powerless to help in the fight against age spots. Such patients can only benefit from beauty salon procedures. For example, chemical peeling with fruit acids has proven itself to be excellent. Under its action, spots are perfectly discolored, and the skin acquires a uniform shade. In more complex cases, laser, mesotherapy and photoremoval are used.
Life hack: 13 important areas on your face
It is difficult for the average person to find “those” energy places. Hundreds of micro centers on the body, sometimes too small a distance between them, precise measurements “to fit a ruler” and complex geometry are intimidating. It takes years of study and practice. So before you go for an acupressure or acupuncture massage session with a specialist, make sure he is qualified. And if you decide to learn the basics of acupressure when using it at home, we will give you some tips on where to find the simplest useful areas and how to work with them correctly.
1st Point
— Neurotic conditions, sleep problems, vegetative-vascular disorders.
Location: center of the crown of the head, on top of the crown. This place is an accumulator of “one hundred diseases,” as they said in ancient China. Effectively deals with insomnia. A warm stream of water before going to bed in this area and on the back is the key to a sound and restful sleep. And, as you know, well-being, mood and vitality depend on the quality of sleep. The 2nd and 4th
Points or “clear light” - the name already indicates the eyes and everything connected with them, is indicated for headaches of various origins.
Location: Approximately 3 millimeters from the corner of the eye towards the bridge of the nose. It will relieve tension in the eyes, remove tearfulness, reduce pressure in the fundus of the eye, and with regular practice, acupressure in this area can completely eliminate eye diseases. 3rd Point
- Dizziness, vascular headaches, especially in the frontal part, genitourinary system Location: The space between the eyebrows above the bridge of the nose, at the base of the eyebrow.
If acupressure brings unpleasant and painful sensations in this area, it is worth paying closer attention to this phenomenon - this indicates either an incipient disease of the genitourinary system, or an existing one. It is necessary to regularly work on the area between the eyebrows, the disease will gradually recede or subside at the initial stage. 5th Point
- Cramps, tension, insomnia Location: in the middle of the bridge of the nose.
Works well when children have seizures. Care and ease of acupressure will ensure that the child calms down. And if you have insomnia, a headache or low blood pressure with dizziness, a massage of the bridge of your nose will quickly put you back on your feet. 6th point
- Migraine Massage of point 6 will quickly relieve an attack of unbearable headache.
Location: approximately half a centimeter from the outer edge of the eye. 7th Point of the
“sun” - Emotional imbalance, throbbing pain in the temples and head, high blood pressure Location: temporal cavity, in the center between the edge of the brow arch and the apex of the auricle
8th Point
- ENT diseases, malfunction of the stomach, dizziness and low pressure Location: at a distance of a centimeter below the eye and lower eyelid at the level of the pupil.
Pain when massaging this area will indicate problems in the stomach or ENT diseases such as sinusitis or sinusitis. Stimulating this area will help eliminate these troubles. 9th Point
, “earthly pantry” - Obsessive movement syndrome or nervous tics, nervous overstrain Location: at a distance of 1 cm closer to the edge of the corner of the mouth.
10th Point
- Problems with the thyroid gland, muscle problems and nerve pinches in the neck.
Location: angle of the lower jaw upward. When you feel this area, a “hole” is discovered. Impact on this place will help when the neck is “jammed” and difficulties arise with rotating the head. Helps relax neck muscles. 11th and 12th Points
- Swelling, nervous tics and overexcitation, adjusting the functioning of internal organs and the brain. Location: under the tip of the nose, just above the upper line of the lip.
It is believed that this place “divides” a person exactly in half. 13th Point
- Fear, stress, negative emotions. Between the chin and lower lip there is an “anti-stress” zone. For any negativity, fear, release of emotions and stress, massage this place and you will quickly feel relaxation.
How to get rid of blackheads on the body
- Why do black spots appear on the body?
- Blackheads due to acne
- How can a cosmetologist help?
Black spots on the nose, face, back, chest, and other parts of the body make a very unpleasant impression. Which is not surprising: this is one of the manifestations of acne, a serious skin pathology. Independent regular cleaning of “dirty” pores gives only a temporary effect; the pores become clogged again, stretch and often become inflamed, turning into red pimples. Therefore, you need to know what it is and why you cannot fix the problem yourself.
Acupressure techniques
During acupressure, only one obligatory tool is used - fingers.
But the ways to use them are varied. It all depends on the goal you are pursuing and the expected effect: 1. Pressure.
Performed with the thumb or index finger.
During this technique, rotational movements are performed. Its essence comes down to gradually increasing the force of pressure. Sometimes the impact occurs with two fingers at once (if the centers are symmetrical). The massage begins with light touches and slow rotations, then the pressure increases until you, or the person you are giving the massage to, feels the pressure. After this, the finger pressure is released. 2. Toning acupressure
involves an intense, but not long-lasting impact on the area. At the same time, it is important to deeply and quickly rub the area, still maintaining a short-term pace of impact.
This should be repeated several times. Sometimes, without lifting the finger from the body, vibration is carried out, that is, rapid rotations up and down, left and right. Toning the centers is especially useful in the morning; it will provide a surge of vigor, relieve drowsiness and nourish vitality. 3. Stitching massage
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Sharp and quick “injections” are made with the index finger at the location of the center. Maximum hit accuracy is important here. 4. Pinch technique: fold your fingers as if trying to take a pinch of something. With this “pinch” they grab the skin where the energetically active zone is located and knead it in every possible way, squeeze and rotate it until the place of grab is numb. 5. Stroking.
Most often suitable for working on the face and head.
Stroking involves an average pace of finger rotation, without pressure. 6. Vibration.
The finger should be pressed tightly to the skin and oscillate continuously.
Vibration and associated movements occur quickly. This technique will help you either relax or cheer up. 7. Soothing massage.
The essence is deep, slow and continuous pressure on the zone.
All movements are performed uniformly, rotationally. The main thing is not to displace the skin. The pressure force must constantly increase. We pause periodically and start the vibration again. 8. Brake option.
It is used in children's massage, for problems with blood circulation, and also to relieve muscle tone.
The point of these manipulations is to slow down excitement, relieve any tension, and start the body’s recovery. Press on this place for no more than 1.5 minutes. 9. Rubbing
. Pass the fingertip clockwise in the massage areas. Basically, rubbing is carried out as the final stage of the session, after other manipulations.
Rules for acupressure:
- Be sure you are working on the right areas so you don't cause any damage.
- The key to successful treatment is attitude and faith in the effect of treatment.
- You should relax as much as possible so that you are comfortable and comfortable.
- The air temperature in the room where you are planning a massage should be comfortable.
- It is advisable to concentrate as much as possible on the process at the moment of pinpoint stimulation.
- Finger movements during acupressure should not be rough or cause unbearable pain.
- It is also important to prepare your fingers: wash, wipe and rub so that they become warm.
- It is permissible to use special oils and balms. For acupuncture massage, needles must be disposable and sterile.
- When visiting a specialist, also make sure of his qualifications (reviews, recommendations, supporting documents, diplomas)
Contraindications for massage:
- heat
- any disease in the acute stage
- malignant tumors of any location
- elderly age
- pregnancy
- exhaustion
- anorexia acute mental conditions
Introduction
My choice of method for correcting age-related signs such as dermal wrinkles, dryness and atony of the skin for this patient (63 years old) is a bioremodeling procedure for the face and neck area with Profhilo® to moisturize and stimulate skin cells and subcutaneous fat.
The drug is administered using a simple technique, allowing good, reproducible results to be obtained. Profhilo® has the potential to take our expertise to the next level and change the way we treat patients. In all areas of the face, neck and décolleté, including those for which we previously had no suitable methods, Profhilo® allows us to achieve an easy, dynamic increase in volume and an impressive improvement in the quality of the skin and subcutaneous fat [2, 4]. Injections in the facial area are performed using the BET (bioesthetic points) technique - these are five selected points of the zygomatic and subzygomatic areas, the lower edge of the tragus, the “marionette line” and the mandibular angle. BETs are specifically selected in anatomically sensitive areas due to the skin's susceptibility to atrophy due to aging, to increase the area of product diffusion, and to minimize the risks of compression, embolism, and hematoma away from major vessels [1].
