While acupressure targets similar spots on your body, it doesn’t involve needles. Rather, acupressure is a type of massage that you can do on your own — and you may have already done so without realizing it!

The idea behind acupressure is that pressing on these “acupoints” can help clear the traffic jam, letting your energy flow smoothly again.

The human body contains various acupressure points.

Each acupressure point corresponds to a different condition or ailment. These points are known as acupoints. These are points on the skin's surface and are the primary steps in acupressure.

Both the hands and the feet contain many points. Targeting hand acupoints can help with headaches, immune issues, tiredness, and nausea. Acupoints on the feet may play a role in eye conditions, insomnia, and menstrual pain.