I have tried a few accupressure techniques for relieving pain and must say that they are very effective. I have used them to relieve pain while in labor unfortunatly they were not enough to help with the back labor during active labor for long, but they did help during the early stages. I have also used them to get ride of migraine pain as well and the relief of some back pain. If you have not tried them I would suggest them as a natural alternative to pain medications. They don't cost and if they don't work you can also ways try something else.