穴位點壓法簡介

Brief Introduction to Acupressure

馬素華(Suhhwa. Maa)

《長庚護理》 9卷3期 (1998/09) Pp. 85-90

摘要

穴位點壓法是用手指指端以柔和的力量在穴位點上按壓的一種傳統中醫治療方法。它所用的穴位與針刺法相同，換言之就是用手指取代針。本文探討穴位點壓法的定義、作用機轉、定位方法、作法、以及注意事項。穴位點壓法是安全、易學、易用、價廉、很快地見效、簡單、自然、非侵入性、不需要醫學或特別的器具、人人皆可執行的健康照顧療法。唯一需要的工具是施行者的手指、知識、與專心。它是病人另一個可以選擇的補充療法，它很容易併入護理常規，作爲治療性護理措施，以擴展護理人員對健康照護的貢獻。

關鍵字

穴位點壓法

並列摘要

Originating in China nearly 5,000 years ago, acupressure has been one of the oldest forms of healing known to mankind. Acupressure involves application of a gentle finger pressure at specific points (acupoints) along the meridians. It replaces the use of needles, as practiced in acupuncture. This paper offers a definition of acupressure, a brief exploration of the philosophical and theoretical background of acupressure, identification of acupoints, technique of acupressure, and the cautionary considerations. Acupressure seems to be a safe, easy to learn, simple to use, economical, effective, and natural method of health care. Also, acupressure, once learned, is more accessible than most present medical techniques. The only tools required are practitioners fingers, knowledge, and concentration. Acupressure gives patients choice of a complementary method of treatment to supplement standard therapies, and can be independently practiced by nurses as a nursing technique to expend nurses' contributions in health care.

並列關鍵字

acupressure