How to Use Oriental Bodyworks to Reduce Stress

The practice of balancing the body's energy channels to eliminate and reduce ailments is known as Oriental bodyworks. Using hand and finger pressure along carefully chosen energy channels is said to enable Oriental bodyworks practioners to help clients resolve illnesses due to stress, anger and energy imbalances. There are serveral different styles of Oriental bodyworks techniques, but two of the more popular ones practitioners use for reducing stress are acupressure and jin shin jyutsu.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• List of acupressure points

Reduce Stress Through Accupressure

1. Measure two thumb widths down from the crease across your wrist. You should be in between the two tendons that run down your forearm.

2. Press firmly on this spot until you feel a comfortable pressure. While your hand needs to be relaxed when you're performing the technique, you can flex the muscles in your arm while trying to find the exact spot.

3. Move your thumb in a circular motion on this spot for approximately one minute.

4. Switch to the other arm and repeat the technique.

5. Use this acupressure technique two to three times a day to eliminate existing stress and prevent further stress from occurring.

6. Learn more about acupressure by visiting the Acupressure Institute Web site (see Resources below).

Stay Stress-Free Using Jin Shin Jyutsu

7. Use your jin shin treatment as soon as you experience the first signs of stress. The longer you wait to perform the technique, the longer it will take to receive results.

8. Hold you thumb for several minutes to begin reducing the immediate effects of stress.

9. Switch to your middle finger to combat tension headaches, irritability and anger.

10. Move to your little finger when you are experiencing anxiety in addition to stress.

11. Find out more about jin shin jyutsu by checking out the Jin Shin Jyutsu Institute Web site (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Seek out the advice and guidance of a professional trained in acupressure and/or jin shin jyutsu to assist you in your treatment, especially if you are not comfortable with performing the techniques on your own.
• Although acupressure and jin shin jyutsu may be performed without external materials, you may wish to pick up some inexpensive scented oils massage oils to help provide moisture.
• If you experience sharp, chronic pain while receiving acupressure or jin shin jyutsu therapy, discontinue treatment immediately and consult with a physician.
• Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.

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