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The art of Shiatsu, which literally means “finger pressure” in Japanese, is a medicinal massage that utilizes various forms of pressure and stretching to relieve pain. It originates from concepts of traditional Chinese medicine, which hold that illness is a result of imbalances in the body’s energy (also known as ‘qi’, pronounced ‘chee’). Shiatsu practitioners highly recommend this form of massage for both relaxation purposes and relieving chronic tension or pain in the muscles. Shiatsu is mainly limited to these purposes, however, as it has not been scientifically proven to treat diseases.
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When administering Shiatsu massage, therapists use specialized finger and palm pressure to manipulate pathways and meridians in the body that are said to control the natural flow of energy, or qi (pronounced ‘chee’). In scientific terms, what Shiatsu massage does is calm the nervous system through pressure points, ultimately improving the receiver’s circulation, healing stuff muscles, and alleviating stress in the process. During a . . .