Acupressure For Golfers With Back Pain

Acupressure, a self-care technique, involves using your hands to apply pressure to specific energy points on your body. It's similar to acupuncture but without the needles. Acupressure is known to aid your health in many positive ways including reducing stress and tension; increasing blood circulation; aiding in the removal of toxic wastes; providing relief from head, neck and shoulder aches; promoting healing; increasing energy levels; and increasing feelings of well-being.

Studies show that acupressure is more effective in reducing back pain than standard physical therapies (British Medical Journal, March 2006). This study shows that acupressure is more effective in alleviating low back pain than physical therapy in terms of pain scores, functional status, and disability, say the authors. The effect was not only seen in the short term, but lasted for six months.

Acupressure works on highly scientific lines. Pressure on certain specified points, making the brain release endorphins, plays an important role in pain relief, stress reduction, immune function and slowing the aging process.

Dr. Ricks Acu-Cones™ is a Do-It-Yourself Acupressure System. Using Acu-Cones™ for Dorsal or Lumbar back pain is the equivalent of someone applying deep muscle pressure with their thumbs. There are acupressure points on both sides of the spine (See diagram).

If you are seeking an alternative treatment to alleviate low back pain, please don't hesitate to try acupressure. Almost everyone has tightness along the spine muscles and can benefit from this acupressure system. It might just be a valuable piece to your pain relief puzzle. Then, you can focus on your game. (Although acupressure is not age-restrictive, people with high blood pressure and pregnant women should refrain from acupressure therapy as there are specific acupressure points that can cause miscarriage).