An Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Acupressure on Dysmenorrhea among Adolescent Girls in Hilton Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Chrompet, Chennai

Abstract

Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate body's natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and body's life force to aid healing. Acupressure therapy is effective in the relief of stress-related ailments, and is ideal for self-treatment and preventive healthcare for boosting the immune system. Acupressure releases tension, increases circulation, reduces pain, and develops vibrant health. Hormonal changes in the body during menstruation can cause severe pain and increased menstrual blood flow. To ease these symptoms, acupressure is applied on the specific points to have a strong influence on blood flow and help stop the pain.The merit of utilizing acupressure therapy as a nursing intervention has been proposed in the literature as a non-invasive measure that offers comparable effects to acupuncture therapy. Acupressure for dysmenorrhea may offer women a noninvasive, cost-free, and timely way to manage dysmenorrhea on their own, thereby saving time, cost, and effort.