What Are the Disadvantages of Acupressure Therapy?

Using acupressure therapy has become one of the most popular treatments for pain relief, treating stress, and helping with a variety of health issues without surgery. While many people have gotten positive outcomes with this treatment, it's important to bear in mind, like with any treatment, there may be some downsides to acupressure therapy. Awareness of the downsides to acupressure therapy offers some protective value to potential clients and provides ethical practitioners an opportunity to refer clients for medical care or supervision.

Acupressure therapy has an inherent risk of pain or soreness. Sessions may involve pressure over certain points in the body or the practitioner may intentionally cause pain. This can lead to pain, some bruising, or temporary fatigue, and this may be particularly the case with clients who have not completed the therapy in the past. Such clients may have some medical history or may have some other health issues before therapy.

Another form of risk may be that some people may be physiologically or psychologically more fragile than others. Health conditions like a history of bone fractures, osteoporosis, certain disorders that affect the flow of blood e.g., clotting disorders, or sometimes even serious circulatory disorders may disqualify a client from acupressure therapy without some medical clearance. Potential clients who are pregnant need to consider the treatment, as certain points can lead to giving birth.

Additional discussion concerns the lack of scientific evidence for some assertions. Studies show acupressure therapy is effective in alleviating stress, managing pain, and improving overall well-being. On the other hand, research on its effectiveness for serious chronic conditions is sparse. If we are going to use acupressure therapy, we have to consult a professional, or else we may postpone treatments that are really important.  

On an individual basis, the outcomes will obviously differ. It requires consistency and a measure of patience. Not everyone will feel the relief after the first session, and some may have to pursue other approaches or suffer from the condition for an extended period of time.  

The fact that there are treatments whose negative effects have not been coordinated with other treatments, such as with acupressure. Although acupressure is relatively safe, we have to consider that it may have a negative synergistic effect with other treatments.  

Disadvantages of Acupressure Therapy

1. There may be some discomfort, soreness, and bruising as a result of the session. 
2. If there is an adverse effect from a medical condition, this may not be the therapy to use.
3. Limited scientific evidence for some claimed benefits.
4. There will be some positive results, but this may vary from person to person.  
5. There are some other medical treatments that may have negative side effects for other treatments.

Balanced Med practitioners understand that acupressure melbourne therapy is very beneficial but must also be done appropriately and with care. Our practitioners are experienced and trained to tailor the sessions to each patient so that the treatment is safe and effective. 

Whether you want to relieve stress or pain or improve your overall wellness, the team works with you to ensure that you are safe and comfortable and enjoy the benefits of acupressure therapy with very little risk.