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Therapy Definitions
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a manipulative therapy developed in Japan and incorporating
techniques of anma (Japanese traditional massage), acupressure, stretching, and
Western massage. Shiatsu involves applying pressure to special points or areas
on the body in order to maintain physical and mental well being, treat disease,
or alleviate discomfort. This therapy is considered holistic because it attempts
to treat the whole person instead of a specific medical complaint. All types of
acupressure generally focus on the same pressure points and so-called energy
pathways, but may differ in terms of massage technique. Shiatsu, which can be
translated as finger pressure, has been described as needle-free acupuncture.
Shiatsu has a strong reputation for reducing stress and relieving nausea and
vomiting. Shiatsu is also believed to improve circulation and boost the immune
system. Some people use it to treat diarrhea, indigestion, constipation, and
other disorders of the gastrointestinal tract; menstrual and menopausal
problems; chronic pain; migraine; arthritis; toothache; anxiety; and depression.
Shiatsu can be used to relieve muscular pain or tension, especially neck and
back pain. It also appears to have sedative effects and may alleviate insomnia.
In a broader sense, shiatsu is believed to enhance physical vitality and
emotional well being.
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