Instinctive behavior

Following an instinct, human beings use their hands for rubbing and pressing the body parts that hurt, thus achieving some relief. There are multiple techniques that use hands and fingers for acting on the body, causing diverse beneficial effects. Shiatsu, word of Japanese origin, is formed by two meanings: Shi, which means finger and atsu, pressure. In this article we will refer to the Shiatsu created and taught by the Japanese master Tokujiru Namikoshi.

According to the teacher’s definition, Namikoshi Shiatsu System is a therapy that uses finger pressure on various skin points for preventing the appearance of illnesses, empower the body’s natural healing ability and relieve diverse disorders. Namikoshi systemized many ancient teachings and his own experience, precisely locating the body points where pressure must be applied, its intensity, the hand and finger position, etc.

Shiatsu should not be confused with another system that uses fingers: Digipoint therapy. Even though they are based on similar principles, there is a difference that must be mentioned. While Shiatsu acts only on the physical aspect (muscles, nerves, etc) Digipoint therapy works on the energy aspect of the human being. Shiatsu eliminates muscular and nervous fatigue accumulated in the body and re-establishes the balance of all functions, including the endocrine system: hormonal balance. Its advantage is the softness of the treatment, which doesn’t cause pain or side effects

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