Week 4 DQ2 peer reply

Acupressure is a therapeutic intervention that is obtained from Chinese medicine. Pressure point therapies can be incorporated into nursing practice (Wagner, 2015). Pressure point therapies seek to restore energy flow or body functionality through palms, finder tips, forearms, elbows and other devices to alleviate symptoms, promote relaxation, support the healing process and improve overall health (Fontaine, 2019). Acupressure can be used in nursing practice in various ways. For example, a form of acupressure called “shiatsu” involves direct pressure to specific body points to promote wellness and healing.
Nurses can apply acupressure to alleviate chronic pain. It can be used in managing back or neck pain to reduce the incidences and severity of tension due to pain (Chen