Lecturer, Rajalakshmi College of Nursing, Chennai
Online published on 23 May, 2017.
Acupressure is an ancient traditional Chinese medicine it is believed that stimulation of specific acupressure points along the meridian lines can release muscle tension, increased circulation and allow the energy to flow evenly and become balanced. The focus of the study is to determine the effectiveness of acupressure on reduction of pain during primary dysmenorrhoea. The result reveals that acupressure was effective in reducing the level of pain.
Acupressure, primary dysmenorrhoea, Reduction of pain, Adolescent girls