There has always been a constant debate and comparison when it comes to two similar practices which are acupressure and Shiatsu. People are not able to distinguish between the procedures and hence end up mixing both of them. It is true that both of the techniques involve applying pressure on the pressure points but they have subtle differences which must not be ignored.
The acupressure vs. shiatsu debate is not so simple and limited. To make it a little easier for all of you distinguish between the two techniques, listed below are some points of difference between the two.
The acupressure vs. shiatsu debate is not so simple and limited. To make it a little easier for all of you distinguish between the two techniques, listed below are some points of difference between the two.
- Acupressure is an alternative medicine technique derived from acupuncture and deals with applying physical pressure to acupuncture points by hand, elbow and/or other devices. On the other hand, Shiatsu is a form of Japanese bodywork which is based upon the theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine and uses just finger pressure.
- The first point of difference between the two practices comes from the method of diagnosis i.e. the way in which the issue is diagnosed under the two practices.
