acupressure

[ ak-yoo-presh-er ]

noun

1. a type of massage in which finger pressure on the specific bodily sites described in acupuncture therapy is used to promote healing, alleviate fatigue, etc.
2. Medicine/Medical. a procedure for stopping blood flow from an injured blood vessel.

acupressure

/ ˈækjʊˌprɛʃə /

noun

1. another name for shiatsu

Word History and Origins

Origin of acupressure¹

First recorded in 1855–60; acu(puncture) + pressure

Word History and Origins

Origin of acupressure¹

C19: from acu ( puncture ) + pressure

Example Sentences

If he has not yet used acupressure wrist bands, he might want to try them.

From Seattle Times

We did some research on acupressure and discovered that it can be a safe and effective strategy for improving sleep.

From Seattle Times

The guidelines do not recommend offering women aromatherapy, yoga or acupressure for pain relief but say that if a woman wants to use any of these techniques her choice should be supported.

From BBC

Ms. Lamb recommends the Watsu hydrotherapy 60-minute massage — one of the resort’s most frequently booked treatments — which combines massage, acupressure, stretching and rocking in the spa’s thermal pool.

From New York Times

On my mom’s advice, I tried acupressure wristbands.

From Seattle Times