acupressure

/ˈæk.juˌprɛʃ.ər/
noun
  1. A type of alternative medicine in which pressure is applied to specific points on the body to relieve pain or promote healing.
    • Many athletes use acupressure to reduce muscle tension after training.
    • She tried acupressure to ease her headache without taking medicine.
    • The spa offers acupressure treatments for stress relief.
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