Definitions

1. noun

a form of massage therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body using the fingers or thumbs, rather than using needles as in acupuncture.

“She went to the acupressure clinic to relieve her chronic back pain.”

2. verb

to apply pressure to a particular point on the body, especially to relieve pain or tension.

“The therapist showed her how to acupressure her own shoulders to ease the strain.”