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Pressure point (disambiguation)

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A pressure point is an area on the human body that may produce significant pain or other effects when manipulated.

Pressure point may also refer to:

  • Pressure point (first aid), a point on the body where direct pressure is applied to constrict blood flow in the event of bleeding
  • Acupuncture point, in traditional Chinese medicine
  • Varmam, the corresponding concept in Tamil traditional medicine and martial arts
  • "Reflex points", in reflexology

In popular culture

  • Pressure Point (1962 film), starring Sidney Poitier and Bobby Darin
  • Pressure Point (2001 film), a Canadian film
  • Pressure Point (album), by Freestylers
  • "Pressure Point" (song), from The Zutons' 2004 album Who Killed...... The Zutons?
  • Pressure Points: Live in Concert, a 1984 live album by progressive rock band Camel
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