| Anatomy and acupressure -A modern outlook Contributor(s): Rajilarajendran Hannahsugirthabai (Author) |
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ISBN: 3843394490 ISBN-13: 9783843394499 Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing OUR PRICE: $50.27 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Holistic Medicine |
| Physical Information: 0.16" H x 6" W x 9" (0.25 lbs) 68 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Acupressure is an old technique of pain relief. It is practiced in southern India as varma.This method of treatment is very unique as the basis remains an enigma. The points on which pressure is applied is the same as acupuncture points, which lie along 12 meridians, spread along the whole body. This book attempts at the anatomical basis of such points, giving the basic nerves and blood vessels which are related deep to them. The anatomy of 8 extra meridians is detailed. The basic pain pathways is also discussed. Several common pain disorders along with their treatment points in acupressure therapy is also documented. |