Acupressure
/ˈækjupreʃər/
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Pro Tip 1/3Healing Approach
Acupressure is used as a healing technique, not for daily communication. 
She studied acupressure to help alleviate her father's chronic back pain.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-invasive
Unlike acupuncture, acupressure doesn't involve needles; it's hands-on therapy. 
He prefers acupressure because he is afraid of needles.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Terms
Acupressure refers to specific points on the body, not general touch or massage. 
The therapist applied acupressure on her wrist to relieve nausea.
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