Acupressure: Calm down with this pressure point in under 5 minutes

Work, household, children, appointments – stress is omnipresent in today’s life. But according to a survey by Spiegel Online are no longer the only reasons for the psychological stress we feel in everyday life: war, inflation and political instability are causing significantly more fear and uncertainty in society.

But what are the consequences of this and, above all, what can we do about it? Each individual for themselves, but also psychotherapists and psychologists? We will clarify the answers to these questions in this article and show you how you can get your fear under control by through PALMTHERAPY® with acupressure calming obtain.

Let's get started right away:

The consequences of fear and anxiety in Germany are becoming increasingly critical…

Fear, anger and helplessness have an enormous impact on our psychological well-being and thus our quality of life. After all, our feelings influence relationships and social contacts, our professional life, our private life and actually everything in our lives.

This can even go so far that serious mental health problems develop from it – for example phobias or depression.

More psychological problems mean that more people are turning to psychotherapists and psychologists. And seeking help is basically a good thing! But the demand in Germany is now so high that the waiting times for the treatment on average at over 6 months lay.

This not only leads to more frustration, but also with the therapist himself. If you are a therapist yourself, you certainly know this:

• The professional stress is enormous
• The necessary time to devote to the patients is missing
• Treatment success is therefore often lacking
• You cannot decide for yourself when, how much, with whom and from where you work – although you would like to

That sounds like a vicious circle.

The solution would be a treatment method that fast and safe Relief from psychological problems such as anxiety, nervousness, panic attacks, depression and trauma is provided by…

The good news is: This method exists has been around for a long time and is called: acupressure! But how exactly can acupressure calm you down and help against anxiety?

We want to know more about this:

Can acupressure calm the nerves?

The short answer to the question of whether acupressure can calm nerves is: Yes.

The detailed answer is as follows:

Between the hands and the brain there is nerve connections. That's obvious, because otherwise we wouldn't be able to feel anything at all with our hands.

But the transmission of sensory stimuli is only one the functions of these nerve connections. Because the stimulation of certain pressure points on the hands activated also certain brain areasNeuroscientists have now proven this many times using techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging.

The activation of these brain areas in turn causes certain feelings triggered in us: for example, calm, serenity or relaxation.

Conversely, this means:

Pressing the right points on the palms of your hands with your thumb or index finger promotes relaxation and thus alleviates anxiety, tension and stress.

So now you know why acupressure works so well for calming. But what exactly is acupressure?

What is acupressure? Calming through pressure massage

Acupressure is derived from the Latin verb “premere”, which means “to press”. The relationship of the term “acupressure” to acupuncture is more than obvious. From these two findings, the definition of acupressure can be easily derived:

Acupressure on the hands is also known as “hand massage”. PALMTHERAPY® is a special and particularly effective form of hand acupressure. 

Acupressure: Effects on the psyche & anxiety disorders

The effect of acupressure on the psyche and the body is diverse. The principle behind acupressure for calming is as follows:

Acupressure points are connected to the nervous system, especially the vagus nerve, connected. The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which in turn is part of the autonomic nervous system. The vagus nerve is responsible for the relaxation response in the body. When stimulated, it sends out messenger substances that ultimately lead to calming and relaxation of the body and mind and calm the sympathetic nervous system.

Acupressure calms the autonomic nervous system and triggers a relaxation reaction in the body. Thus, acupressure can be used as stress therapy be referred to.

“Acupressure for calming” or relaxation is just one of many points that the spectrum of effects of acupressure can include:

• Acupressure can calm
• Acupressure can help against trauma
• Acupressure can help with anxiety and depression
• Acupressure can help against stress, burnout and chronic tension
• Acupressure can help against pain
• Acupressure can help against inner restlessness and nervousness

Find out more here: Combating inner restlessness with acupressure or download our practical overview of acupressure points of the hand here:

Acupressure points for relaxation: This pressure point on the hand relieves anxiety

There are many hand acupressure points. Not only on the palm of the hand, but also on the fingers and wrists.

An acupressure point for calming stress, which is used in PALMTHERAPY®, is located below the ring finger on the heart line of your hand.

Here's how to find the point:

From the vertical center of your ring finger (on the other hand), slide your index finger in a straight line downwards until you reach the top of the 3 main lines on your hand (this is the heart line). This is where the point is.

Here's how you can use acupressure on your hand to transform fear into calm:

Press the acupressure point several times for about 10 secondsthe next time you feel stressed. Until your symptoms significantly subside and you calm down.

In most cases, a massage lasting 3 to 5 minutes (pressing the area for 10 seconds, taking a short break, pressing for 10 seconds again, etc.) is enough to drastically reduce your anxiety.

Find out more here: emergency points acupressure.

PALMTHERAPY®: This acupressure technique is already trusted by over 500 therapists in German-speaking countries

Knowing a single pressure point on the hand to combat anxiety is of course just the tip of the iceberg. In PALMTHERAPY®, over 22 pressure points per hand are used to relieve anxiety using hand acupressure.

And the best thing about it: The calming and anxiety-relieving effect can already after just a few minutes or even set seconds!

PALMTHERAPY® was developed using a randomized double-blind study in which impressive results were found for the relief of anxiety and stress through PALMTHERAPY®.

The study was conducted by the founder of PALMTHERAPY® Dr. Moshé Zwang and Christian Jäger carried out.

How PALMTHERAPY® training can change your life as a therapist

graduates of the PALMTHERAPY® Academy from the field of psychotherapy all agree on how positively the application of PALMTHERAPY® has influenced their work and their lives:

Because compared to the classical methods of psychotherapy or systemic therapy can the PALMTHERAPY® better results in less time If we remember back to the beginning of this article, this also means: As a therapist, you have through PALMTHERAPY®…

• less stress
• more time for your patients
• more time for you
• more treatment successes
• Clients who value you and your work
• the opportunity to work from anywhere
• more freedom, ease and can finally live your calling

PALMTHERAPY is perfect for you if you are looking for an introduction to psychotherapeutic work without having to complete a psychology degree. Here you can find out more about the Lateral entry as a psychotherapist experience.

Do you want to see the effect of PALMTHERAPY for yourself? With pleasure! Simply download our training video here for 0,-€ and learn how PALMTHERAPY can help you to quickly calm down in stressful situations:

Physiotherapists and manual therapists also use PALMTHERAPY to help their clients with physical symptoms that are caused by emotional stress. Find out more here: Acupressure Training for Physiotherapy or manual therapy training with PALMTHERAPY.

By the way: PALMTHERAPY® can also be used via online video consultation!

Acupressure self-treatment with PALMTHERAPY®: Is it a good idea?  

Basically, the acupressure self-treatment no problem. For example, there are many books about acupressure for relaxation that you can do yourself, so that you learn which pressure points in the body cause relaxation. However, experience shows that the success of the treatment is less if you have not yet learned the basics of learning acupressure than if a professional is at work.

If you would like to be treated professionally with PALMTHERAPY®, you should therefore contact a certified PALMTHERAPY® practitioner to achieve the best results. He or she can also instruct you on which exercises to use on which pressure points on the hand to solve your individual problem as quickly as possible. You can find an idea of what to expect from palm therapy here: Palmtherapy Instructions.

Here you will find a directory of all certified PALMTHERAPY® therapists and coaches:

Bonus tip: Does acupressure also have a calming effect on babies and children?

We are often asked whether acupressure can also be used for calming babies The answer is: Yes! Especially for babies and children, acupressure or PALMTHERAPY® is a gentle but effective method for relaxation. And compared to traditional medication, it has no side effects.

Possible areas of application for children and babies are:

• difficulty falling asleep
• nightmares
• fear of going to sleep
• Fear of a test or a presentation
• processing a separation of parents

Children in particular are rarely able to describe the cause of their fear when suffering from psychosis or trauma. This makes it even more difficult for many therapists to treat them. However, PALMTHERAPY® can also treat non-specific fears.

A notice: Since children and babies are more sensitive to pressure than adults, it is particularly important to apply pressure to the acupressure points only carefully.

Frequently asked questions about acupressure & calming

Do you have any questions about how acupressure calms you down? We are happy to answer your questions in the free consultation. Or maybe you will find an answer to your question here: