Editing Acupressure (section)

== Instruments ==
There are several different instruments for applying nonspecific pressure by rubbing, rolling, or applying pressure on the reflex zones of the body. The acuball is a small ball made of rubber with protuberances that is heatable. It is used to apply pressure and relieve muscle and joint pain. The energy roller is a small cylinder with protuberances. It is held between the hands and rolled back and forth to apply acupressure. The foot roller (also "krupa chakra") is a round, cylindrical roller with protuberances. It is placed on the floor, and the foot is rolled back and forth over it. The power mat (also pyramid mat) is a mat with small pyramid-shaped bumps that you walk on. The spine roller is a bumpy roller containing magnets that is rolled up and down the spine. The Teishein is one of the original nine classical acupuncture needles described in the original acupuncture texts. Even though it is described as an acupuncture needle, it did not pierce the skin. It is used to apply rapid percussion pressure to the points being treated.<ref name="medicinaalternativa">{{cite book | last = Sharma | first = Rajeev | name-list-style = vanc | title = Medicina Alternativa | publisher = Alpha Science Int'l Ltd | year = 2003 | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=iyl2XMxr6iAC&q=acuball&pg=PA198 | access-date = 2009-01-05 | pages = 196–200 | isbn = 9781842651414 }}</ref>