How to Use an Oriental Bodyworks Trigger Point Chart

There are certain points in our muscles that are extremely receptive to touch and pressure. Although sensitive, these spots, known as trigger or pressure points, can supposedly help people better understand body energy and how to get blood flowing in the right direction for rapid healing after injury. Trigger points are essential to the concept of Oriental bodyworks, which states the majority of physical and mental illnesses in the world are caused by energy imbalances within the body. Applying pressure on these trigger points, which is known as acupressure, has been reported to help eliminate a variety of ailments, such as fatigue, constipation, back aches and even headaches.

Things You'll Need

• Trigger point chart

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Instructions

Understand How to Use an Oriental Bodyworks Trigger Point Chart

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  Obtain an Oriental bodyworks trigger point chart. You may have better luck looking for an Oriental bodyworks pressure point chart.

• 2

  Familiarize yourself with the pressure points indicated on the chart.

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  Identify the areas you want to work on. Most trigger point charts will have associated areas next to each pressure point which you can use as a reference.

• 4

  Place your fingers on the first pressure point you identified on the chart.

• 5

  Press firmly into the pressure point and rub in a circular motion for 1 to 2 minutes. Most trained acupressurists use their thumbs, but you can use your index finger if it is more convenient.

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  Move to the next pressure point on the chart and repeat.

• 7

  Continue this short procedure several times a day for the best results. As you get more confident in your abilities to analyze a trigger point chart, you can begin to hold longer acupressure sessions.

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