The role of acupressure has been paramount in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for more than 2000 years, and the fact that it is still in use today is a testimony to its effectiveness in the treatment of illness and pain. Acupressure is essentially a method of sending a signal to the body (by needle or other means) to “turn on” its own self-healing or regulatory mechanisms. Normally, Qi (vital energy) circulates through natural pathways in the body called meridians. Blockage of this flow or an imbalance in Yin and Yang can cause illness and pain. Acupressure helps to correct functional imbalances and restore the flow thus returning the body to a more natural state of well-being.

How Osteopathy can help
There are many different Osteopathic modalities. For Instance Cranial Osteopathy allows access to the dura membrane through the boney handles of the skull. A key element in the recovery from concussions and Brian injury. Impact injuries such as those resulting from motor vehicle accidents will often include a cranial component. Sensory disorders or anything relating to the central nervous system including PTSD is all within the realm of benefits from this practice.

Visceral manipulation deals with the components of the organs and if you imagine a whiplash injury from an MVA your organs can have a whiplash as well. They can be shifted either superiorly or inferiorly by a concussive force or whipping motion.

Manual Osteopathy addresses the tendons and ligaments which surround the joints and are major players in challenges with range of motion and pain within a joint or an affected nerve. Ease of motion is such an integral part of living a healthy, happy lifestyle. Whether we come into this world as a newborn with imbalances or accumulate them into older age, we all can benefit from this therapy at any age, even if it is just to alleviate the stress of daily living.