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Acupressure 

Acupressure Pain Relief is based on the points and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which emphasize preventing illness, dealing with the underlying causes in depth, and treating the whole person. Activating potent Acupressure points stimulates the body’s healing energy. The release of this healing energy, combined with deep breathing, affects the body’s biochemistry and helps relieve pain naturally.

Title                                                            Link to PDF
Acupressure for Headaches (PDF) Veteran_docs/AcupressureforHeadaches.pdf
Acupressure Point Prescription (PDF) Veteran_docs/CIPC_Handout_Acupressure.pdf
Self Care Flyer Acupressure (PDF) Selfcare_Flyer-April_2019.pdf

Acupressure - YouTube Videos

Title                                                            Link to Video Link to PDF
Acupressure Self-Care for Low Back Pain (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijclWX702mU Handout
Acupressure Self-Care for Headaches  (YouTube)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ngq-Y1JH-QA Handout
Acupressure Self Care for Neck Pain (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCqGsDdH1g0 Handout
Acupressure Self-Care for Sleep (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yu4GPwmrF0 Handout

Acupressure Self-Care for Headaches - Video


Licensed Acupuncturist Stephanie Gregory instructs Veterans in an acupressure self-care routine for headaches. This acupressure video is not intended to replace regular medical care, or treat undiagnosed conditions.

Links to tools on "Complementary And Integrative Health," for pain manangement, developed for Veterans/Public.

 
  Yoga/Tai Chi - page
  Physical Activity - Physical Therapy & Chair Exercises - page
  Acupressure - page

Veteran/Public Pain Management - Resource Topics

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