As people age, stiffness settles into various joints; back pain becomes commonplace. Many products are on the market to help with pain and inflammation, but many people don’t want to fill their bodies with all the different chemicals that make up the medication.

Acupressure, according to Acupressure.com, is “an ancient healing art using the fingers to gradually press key healing points, which stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities.”

The Melbourne College of Professional Therapists states that acupressure originated with the ancient Chinese. Much has been written regarding acupressure and its benefits. Among those listed by Acupressure.com are increasing circulation, increasing deep relaxation and relieving muscle stiffness.

The two points recommended by Michael Reed are GB34 and ST36.