Acupressure in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

"The acupressure procedure will consist of medium-deep pressure as tolerated at each assigned point applied in a circular motion. Subjects will be trained in the appropriate performance of the treatment at all points and complete the first treatment under supervision. Acupressure treatment will last for 2-3 minutes per point and be administered remotely every other day for 5 weeks.~Acupressure will be performed using a tool (AcuWand) and a pencil (the pencil's eraser head will be used as an alternative/backup tool) will be provided to help participants apply the right amount of pressure on the appropriate points on their bodies. In the event AcuWand/pencil is not available, participants can use fingers/thumbs for self-acupressure."