Acupressure is a science which deals with the flow of natural energy in the human body. There is nothing supernatural or magical about acupressure; it is based on the strong science of “Human Body”. The therapy of “Acupressure” is different from the more well-known ones like allopath, homeopathy, ayurveda, and many more. In acupressure, pressure is applied on different 'pressure points' (known as Acu-Points) to stimulate the corresponding nerve.

According to the theory of Acupressure, there are fourteen "imaginary meridians" that carry energy through the human body. ‘Acu-points’ on these "imaginary meridians" are nothing but the nerve cell points on the muscles, one end connecting to the brain and the other end associated with human organs, muscles, tissues etc.

Recent research and developments have shown that the "imaginary meridians", discovered centuries back, are in line with the human nervous system, and the acu-points nerve cells are responsive and act upon stimulation. As long as the muscle is functioning normally, the brain is in full cooperation. When this gets interrupted by variable causes, dysfunction sets in. Modern sciences have proved that stimulating these Acu-Points evoke the nerve function which is called reverse stimulation, a controlled pressure applied on acu-points that helps the desired muscle functions return to normalcy.

Scientific Data on Muscle Function

Research has produced considerable data for the understanding of Muscle Function. Muscle is an important part of the human body, consisting of “motor neuron” (nerve cell) that has one end attached to each muscle cell and the other end usually in the brain. The neuron contains packets (synaptic vesicles) of a neurotransmitter called “acetylcholine” (also commonly referred to as Energy) that are small molecules made up of acetic acid and choline.

The brain sends a signal down the motor neuron for contraction and expansion (in the form of an action potential transmitting energy. When the signal reaches the nerve end which is attached to the muscle, the muscle performs a desired action.

With many individual cells forming each muscle, and each cell in turn being independently controlled by nerves, each muscle undergoes varying degrees of contraction and expansion. Fewer than ten muscle cells are controlled per motor neuron.

Skeletal muscles or “voluntary muscles”, which affect important skeletal movement like locomotion and maintenance of posture, are anchored by tendons to the bones. Though this postural control is generally maintained as a subconscious reflex, the muscles responsible react to conscious control like the non-postural muscles.

At Dr.Sarvotham’s, by studying and understanding the above theory of acupressure and muscle response for over three decades, specialization and focus has been wholly on treating neuron muscular skeletal problems, commonly experienced as back ache, slipped disc, spondylitis, aches and pains, etc.