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What is the difference between acupuncture and acupressure?
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Needles & no needles: Acupuncture points and acupressure points are similar, the difference is whether needles are used or not. Some people get effective relief with just treatment to pressure points.
Answered 11/5/2014
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Use of needles.: In accupuncture needles are used. In acupressure only pressure on trigger points is used.
Answered 8/25/2013
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vs.: Meridians & acupuncture points are same. Acupressure does not use needles. Acupuncture uses needles & often electrical stimulation as well.
Answered 8/25/2013
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