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pressure point

NOUN
  1. any of several points on the body where the pulse can be felt and where pressure on an underlying artery will control bleeding from that artery at a more distal point
  2. an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure
    you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu
  3. where problems or difficulties are likely to occur
    a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit

How To Use pressure point In A Sentence

  • With shiatsu the bodywork consists considerably of finger or palm pressure either into the pressure points or joints or muscles.
  • Where was the pain of probing the pressure points, the exquisite agony of muscular crystals breaking up under relentless fingers?
  • A board will ruin any bed and cause discomfort at pressure points.
  • It is important to keep the skin on your foot supple and moisturized, as rough areas develop on pressure points and can be painful. Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.: High Heel Hangover: 6 Steps to Getting Back on Your Feet Fast
  • By manipulating these pressure points, ancient Chinese physicians could treat the most complicated of disease.
  • Pressure points ... To close gaping wounds, use needle and thread.
  • A key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit.
  • A recent journal article on desk rage identified shrinking workspaces as one pressure point in the office environment.
  • you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu
  • The masseuse bathes my feet then unlocks a few facial pressure points while I succumb to the ambient flute music and scents of clove and ylang-ylang oil.
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