Both Address the Same Points through Different Means (2)

Acupuncture and acupressure known as Zhen Jiu and Zhi Ya respectively, are the best known of all traditional Chinese methods to treat health conditions. Acupuncture is now a very popular alternative therapy for arthritis pain relief and acupressure makes use of the same points without using any needles, as the fingers are enough.

A person suffering from nausea may be given acupressure as means of providing relief and this is achieved by pressing down hard with the thumb or finger on the groove that lies between two large tendons running from the base of the palm all the way up to the elbow. Using acupuncture, the same could be achieved through puncturing the skin with long, thin needles.