A type of massage in which finger pressure on specific body sites is used to promote healing, relieve fatigue, etc. Although the anatomical locations are the same as the ACUPUNCTURE POINTS used in ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY (hence acu-), no needle or other acupuncture technique is employed in acupressure. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed). Shiatsu is a modern outgrowth that focuses more on prevention than healing.
    

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A chiropractor treating a patient. Taken from a emakimonos, or horizontal scroll, in the Shijo style.

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A chiropractor treating a patient. Taken from a emakimonos, or horizontal scroll, in the Shijo style.

A chiropractor treating a patient. Taken from a emakimonos, or horizontal scroll, in the Shijo style.