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Pain Relief With Koryo Acupressure

Koryo Hand Therapy (KHT), Benefits

Koryo Hand Therapy (KHT), Korean Hand Acupressure theorizes that the hands are a micro-cosmos of the body.  The function of the human body can be manipulated by stimulating the corresponding points on our hands. According to the theory of Koryo Hand Therapy, there are 14 micro-meridians and 345 acupuncture points on our hands which regulate the internal organs of human body. These acupuncture points may be stimulated by using Press-Pellets, Thus the physiological function of the entire body can be regulated by stimulating these acupuncture points on the hands. The theory of Koryo Hand Therapy was first originated, studied and developed by The Korean acupuncturist, Dr. Tae Woo Yoo between 1971 and 1975. Since that time Koryo Hand Therapy has spread to the public worldwide.  Koryo Hand Therapy is a scientific medical system that is safe without any risks of side effects or danger to the patient.  KHT is able to implement all the treatment methods of acupuncture without the use of needles. If you are in pain or have a problem somewhere in your body, the reactions are reflected on the hands in the form of tender points. Pain commonly or frequently shown on the hands corresponds to the painful part of your body. Therefore, the stimulation of the tender points positively affects pain relief. KHT contributes to the maintenance of a person’s health as well as their state of well being.

How Korean Hand Acupressure Works?

When I get a headache,  my friend presses a spot on my hand. Somehow, this makes my headache go away. How does this work? Your friend is using a very old (about 5,000 years) and widely practiced form of body work called acupressure. Like acupuncture, this practice comes from traditional Chinese medicine. Although acupuncture is more widely known, most sources suggest that acupressure actually predates acupuncture by about 2,500 years.

Acupressure points (also called potent points) are places on the skin that are especially sensitive to bioelectrical impulses in the body and conduct those impulses readily. Traditionally, Asian cultures conceived of the points as junctures of special pathways that carried the human energy that the Chinese call chi. Western scientists have also mapped out and have  proven the existence of this system of body points by using sensitive electrical devices. Acupressure and acupuncture, as well as other therapies such as Korean Hand Therapy and reflexology, are based on the concept of a person’s energy, or life force. This health system theorizes that a life force, known as chi or qi (pronounced chee) travels through the body along pathways called meridians. According to this theory, a block in the flow of chi results in discomfort or even disease. To release the blocked energy, or to promote energy flow to a certain area, the acupressure practitioner presses an acupoint. Stimulating these points with pressure triggers the release of endorphins, which are the neurochemicals that relieve pain. As a result, pain is blocked and the flow of blood and oxygen to the affected area is increased. This causes the muscles to relax and promotes healing. Because acupressure inhibits the pain signals sent to the brain through a mild, fairly painless stimulation, it has been described as closing the “gates” of the pain-signaling system, preventing painful sensations from passing through the spinal cord to the brain. Besides relieving pain, acupressure can help rebalance the body by dissolving tensions and stresses that keep it from functioning smoothly and that inhibit the immune system. Acupressure enables the body to adapt to environmental changes and resist illness. Tension tends to concentrate around acupressure points. When a muscle is chronically tense or in spasm, the muscle fibers contract due to the secretion of lactic acid caused by fatigue, trauma, stress, chemical imbalances, or poor circulation. For instance, when you are under a great deal of stress you may find you have difficulty breathing. Certain acupressure points relieve chest tension and enable you to breathe deeply.  As a point is pressed, the muscle tension yields, enabling the fibers to elongate and relax, blood to flow freely, and toxins to be released and eliminated. Increased circulation also brings more oxygen and other nutrients to affected areas. This increases the body’s resistance to illness and promotes a longer, healthier, more vital life. When the blood and bio-electrical energy circulate properly, we have a greater sense of harmony, health, and well-being.