Press-massage Press-massage is done on acupressure points or key points. It is done with the thumb or fingers. The pressure applied depends on the size of the patient. Press the points with rotating movements. Sometimes vibration using strength from the wrist is necessary. Points can be pressed for 10-30 seconds each or as long as 3-5 minutes each depending on the complaint or seriousness of the sickness. Palm rubbing The palm is placed flat on the body and one palm is used. The stress should be even and steady, the motion slow, and the movement can be upwards, downwards, clockwise or anti-clockwise. This method is used for larger area like abdomen, thigh, chest, back and lower leg. Kneading Kneading is done with the finger or palm. The finger or palm should not leave the skin, but let the subcutaneous tissue move in accordance with the movements of the thumb or palm. The strength applied reaches the subcutaneous tissue. It is effective for easing irritation caused by strong stimulation and diminishing pain. Finger kneading Press the point with the finger, usually the thumb is used, and rotate the finger ensuring that the subcutaneous tissue is affected. Finger kneading is done on sensitive narrow surface or pressure points. The strength applied is from light to hard. Palm kneading Press skin with the palm and rotate palm clockwise or anti-clockwise and ensure that the subcutaneous tissue is affected. The strength applied should be from light to hard. This method is usually applied on the larger area of he body, e.g. on the thigh, abdomen and back.