As difficult to believe, but modern medicine confirms the fact that the ancient oriental art of acupressure - acupuncture without needles - can relieve pain. In China it is used by millions of people have for many centuries.
How does a simple touch to a certain point on the skin can relieve pain?
According to ancient Chinese teachings, acupressure points or tsyubos - it places on the body, which may occur blocking the body's vital energy, called Qi.
Western science gives another explanation: with pressure on the acupressure points of the body secretes its analgesic substances - endorphins and enkephalins.