If acupuncture is a mainstay of Sciatica nerve treatment under Traditional Chinese Medicine’s (TCM) then Acupressure is a closely related to it. The basic principles of Acupressure are the same as acupuncture:
- Identification of cause of Sciatica on the basic principles of yin and yang.
- Earmarking Pressure Points called meridians.
- Unblock what is known as Qi, the vital energy force.
Acupressure differs from acupuncture only in the procedure adopted to release Qi. Acupuncture involves insertion of needles at the Pressure Points. Acupressure attempts to achieve the same results by applying consistent pressure at the same meridians.
The specialist uses thumbs, fingers and elbows depending upon the amount of pressure required. For Sciatica pain it is advised to find the center of the depression at the side of both the buttocks. ‘Hard’ pressure is then applied on both sides simultaneously. It is important that the pressure applied is ‘hard’ since the Pressure Points lie deep below the skin. The pressure has to be consistent and kept till the count of 15. The idea is to free the Sciatic Nerve from muscular Tension and entrapment.
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