acupressure
noun
acu·pres·sure ˈa-kyə-ˌpre-shər 
ˈa-kə-
: the application of pressure (as with the thumbs or fingertips) to the same discrete points on the body stimulated in acupuncture that is used for its therapeutic effects (such as the relief of tension or pain) compare shiatsu
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Simply, stick one of the 40 Swarovski crystal seeds on each ear in the right spot to target hundreds of acupressure points. 
Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 This device is based on the effects of acupressure massages, which have been incredibly popular in Korea for years, Kim says. Devon Abelman, Allure, 18 Aug. 2022 Ease tension, stress, or pain the traditional Chinese medicine way with this at-home acupressure kit. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 Think these acupressure slippers look uncomfortable? Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 11 Aug. 2022 Give him a daily foot massage (without the professional massage price tag) with these acupressure sandals. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 Before the first SoulCycle class in 2006, Ms. Rice was a talent manager at a company whose clients included Will Smith and Jennifer Lopez; Ms. Cutler worked as a real estate agent and Jin Shin Jyutsu acupressure practitioner. New York Times, 7 May 2022 After a long day of adulting, a Shakti acupressure mat can help relax your body. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 May 2022 At Miraval Berkshires, guests can learn a meditation for better sleep, book a Sweet Slumber massage, which includes a variety of modalities, like aromatherapy, tapping, and acupressure, to induce a more restful state. Jeanne O'brien Coffey, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2022 See More
Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 This device is based on the effects of acupressure massages, which have been incredibly popular in Korea for years, Kim says. Devon Abelman, Allure, 18 Aug. 2022 Ease tension, stress, or pain the traditional Chinese medicine way with this at-home acupressure kit. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 Think these acupressure slippers look uncomfortable? Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 11 Aug. 2022 Give him a daily foot massage (without the professional massage price tag) with these acupressure sandals. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 Before the first SoulCycle class in 2006, Ms. Rice was a talent manager at a company whose clients included Will Smith and Jennifer Lopez; Ms. Cutler worked as a real estate agent and Jin Shin Jyutsu acupressure practitioner. New York Times, 7 May 2022 After a long day of adulting, a Shakti acupressure mat can help relax your body. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 May 2022 At Miraval Berkshires, guests can learn a meditation for better sleep, book a Sweet Slumber massage, which includes a variety of modalities, like aromatherapy, tapping, and acupressure, to induce a more restful state. Jeanne O'brien Coffey, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
acu- (in acupuncture) + pressure entry 1
First Known Use
1972, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
acupressure
noun
acu·pres·sure ˈak-(y)ə-ˌpresh-ər
: the application of pressure (as with the thumbs or fingertips) to the same discrete points on the body stimulated in acupuncture that is used for its therapeutic effects (as the relief of tension or pain) see shiatsu