The Role of Acupressure in Stress Reduction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

One of the most widespread concerns in today's culture is stress, which is a contributor to a variety of health issues and a decline in well-being. The purpose of this randomised controlled study is to explore the efficacy of acupressure as a non-pharmacological intervention for the reduction of stress. An experimental group that received acupressure therapy was randomly allocated to the participants, whereas a control group that received normal care was assigned to the participants instead. The intervention consisted of applying pressure to particular acupoints, which are known to lower levels of tension and increase levels of relaxation. Selfreported stress levels, physiological indications such as heart rate variability, and subjective judgements of well-being were all included in the outcome measures. It appears from the preliminary findings that the individuals in the acupressure group had substantial decreases in
their levels of perceived stress when compared to the participants in the control group. In addition, physiological evaluations demonstrated that those who had acupressure therapy saw improvements in the functioning of their autonomic nervous system functions. the potential function of acupressure as an effective supplementary strategy to stress management, which offers intriguing paths for further study and clinical implementation of the technique.