Acupressure (a blend of "acupuncture" and "pressure")'s a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique derived from acupuncture. In acupressure physical pressure's applied to acupuncture points by the hand, elbow, or with various devices. Reviews of acupressure clinical trials have been conducted by the Cochrane Collaboration and Bandolier according to the protocols of evidence-based medicine; for most conditions they've concluded a lack of effectiveness or lack of well-conducted clinical trial… (More on Acupressure)