Is acupressure better than stretching exercises to warm up for physical exercise?
Acupressure is far more effective for warming up and relaxing muscles than is stretching. To understand this think about why we call it “warming up”. When things get warm they become looser and more flexible. Solids are less brittle and bend more easily, liquids flow more smoothly, and tight spots expand. Our muscle exhibit the same characteristics. When they are “warmed up” from acupressure they are less likely to become injured and are more responsive to the demands we place on them. The Acupressure WorksTM techniques increase muscle temperature 2 to 3 degrees and increase flexibility without force or strain. In flexibility studies conducted at various health clinics and on various age groups, standard flexibility measurements were taken before and after applying these acupressure techniques. Results show an impressive increase in flexibility between 9 and 31 percent after applying these techniques for the first time. (See flexibility chart on research and science page).
