DO not think that the pain will vanish the next moment you apply pressure, No it will take few days after the pressure is applied for the body to activate the body energies and fight the problem. In few cases however the problem may be solved immediately. But others should visit the therapist for few days treatment may be 3 to a weekday. After each treatment one will feel loose, relaxed and experience a slight ache.

One can try to do acupressure on yourself but visit an acupressure practitioner for initial two visits and if the problem is minor you can try at home. But if it is a chronic Medical problem see your doctor and learn the points they are working on you and try them.

There is no licensing procedure for acupressure therapists you should try to known from your friends about the best therapist and visit someone whom you feel comfortable.

Many people have reported success using acupressure to relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, promote relaxation, ease pains like back pain and certain types of headaches, including migraine, cold, sinusitis, toothache, dizziness, morning sickness, motion sickness, other type of nausea, Menstrual pain constipation, arthritis, cramps etc. In some cases it helps in overall vitality, problems like depression, stress and tiredness.

There are certain times when one should avoid any pressure, like an open wound, swollen or inflamed skin, a bruise, surgery scar, varicose vein, or broken bone.

If one has a contagious disease, an infectious skin disease, or a serious heart, kidney, lung disorder or tumor in an area acupressure should never be performed. Never apply pressure directly over the lymph nodes. Pregnant women should avoid acupressure during pregnancy.