How Do You Relieve Pain Through Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Traditional Chinese medicine primarily uses the body’s natural energy pathways, called “Meridians,” as entry points to treat chronic joint or muscle pain using acupuncture or acupressure. This is thought to improve energy flow through the body. Science has shown these treatments also increase the brain’s manufacture of the body’s natural painkillers. Follow these steps to learn how to relieve pain through traditional Chinese medicine. Learn the basics of the theory behind the human body’s Meridian system by reading “The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Acupuncture and Acupressure” (see Resources below). Educate yourself on the body’s key acupressure points and the treatment of common ailments through acupressure at the Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Web site (see Resources below). Find out what acupressure point(s) are used to treat the type of pain you want to relieve. Apply gentle pressure, as directed by the source you found in Step 3. Be patient. Pain can sometimes require sustained or
