Question 1

could acupressure cause facial pain from the trigeminal nerve?

Accepted Answer

Probably: While i've never heard of this happening, i'm sure it's possible that pressure on the area right in front of the ear (where the trigeminal nerve comes out) could irritate the nerve and cause pain.

Question 2

would acupressure help to reduce facial swelling due to taking prednisone? and if not, is there anything you could recommend that would help?

Accepted Answer

Moon face: Steroids taken for an extended period can cause a moon face. It will take time with being off steroids for the facial swelling to stop.

Question 3

are some acupressure points more effective than others?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It depends on the condition being treated. Your licensed acupuncturist will design a treatment plan based on your underlying condition.

Question 4

how do you use acupressure points for relieving various pains?

Accepted Answer

When you have pain: Explore painful area with your fingers, to find pain points (knots, tension) apply slow firm pressure at a 90 degree angle from the surface of your skin.  There are over 400 acupressure points/trigger points in the body.

Question 5

is there any acupressure points to grow breast?

Accepted Answer

I am not aware: Of acupressure or acupuncture techniques that will cause your breasts to grow larger.

Question 6

what is acupressure?

Accepted Answer

Natural therapy: The practitioner presses on acupuncture points instead of inserting a needle.  No one knows what the physiological mechanism is.  The data is mostly empirical.

Question 7

what are some good acupressure books?

Accepted Answer

These are well rated: Acupressure For Common Ailments, Acupressure's Potent Points: A Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments, The Healing Benefits of Acupressure: Acupuncture Without Needles &amp; The Acupressure Atlas.

Question 8

where can i get a course in acupressure?

Accepted Answer

One idea: Acupressure remains fringe medicine. If you're here, you probably want to do something that's evidence-based and actually has some physiologic effect rather than just comforting the patient with attention, sympathy and the appearance of doing something -- not that these do not have value. Put in a call to bastyr university for a legitimate referral, and good luck.

Question 9

what conditions are best treated by acupressure?

Accepted Answer

Many conditions: Acupressure can be used to treat many conditions including nausea, abdominal & back pain, headache, fatigue, anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, stress, menstrual cramps/ pms, joint pain, decreased libido, anxiety, depression, indigestion, acne, tmj, carpal tunnel, sinus pressure, gerd, immune system deficiencies and more.

Question 10

does acupressure really work for common diseases?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on what you mean by common diseases.  If you are referring to asthma, allergies... Yes, it can help.  We believe that acupuressure and acupuncture change the behavior of the immune and hormonal systems, hence how they can help.  Now, food reactions and a whole host of other problems can also lead to the same symtpoms, in which case acupressure may be less effective.

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Could acupressure cause facial pain from the trigeminal nerve?

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Would acupressure help to reduce facial swelling due to taking prednisone? and if not, is there anything you could recommend that would help?

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Are some acupressure points more effective than others?

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How do you use acupressure points for relieving various pains?

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Is there any acupressure points to grow breast?

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What is acupressure?

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What are some good acupressure books?

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Where can i get a course in acupressure?

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What conditions are best treated by acupressure?

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Does acupressure really work for common diseases?

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