Prostate disease is a common condition in men, most commonly affecting young men between the ages of 20 and 40. According to traditional Chinese medicine, prostate disease falls under the category of "white turbidity" and "essence turbidity," caused by damp-heat in the lower jiao and imbalance in qi transformation. The treatment of prostate disease involves regulating the organs, clearing and eliminating damp-heat, promoting the flow of water channels, and ascending clarity while descending turbidity. Let's take a look at the self-massage illustration for prostate disease.
Massage the Shenque Point
The Shenque point is an important acupoint on the Ren meridian. Regular massage of this point can replenish the body's true qi, invigorate the spirit, strengthen the waist muscles, and boost physical strength. It is mainly used to treat
Acupoint location: In the area of the navel, at the center of the navel.
Massage method: Rub both hands gently until warm, place the palm of the left hand over the navel, covering it, and place the palm of the right hand facing downwards, covering the back of the left hand. Massage both hands simultaneously on the acupoint for 10 minutes each time.
Massage the Sanyinjiao Point
The Sanyinjiao point is the intersection point of the spleen, kidney, and liver meridians. Regular massage of the Sanyinjiao point can regulate the qi and blood of the liver, spleen, and kidney meridians, helping to alleviate symptoms of prostate disease. It is mainly used to treat prostatitis, premature ejaculation, nocturnal emission, irregular menstruation, excessive menstruation, and dysmenorrhea.
Acupoint location: On the inner side of the lower leg, 3 cun above the tip of the inner ankle, behind the inner edge of the tibia.
Massage method: Use the tip of the thumb to vertically press and massage the acupoint, applying moderate pressure until a slight soreness is felt. Massage for 3 minutes each time.
Massage the Yinlingquan Point
The Yinlingquan point is the meeting point of the Spleen meridian and the Taiyin meridian of the Foot. It is adept at invigorating the spleen and eliminating dampness, making it an important acupoint for dispelling dampness and transforming phlegm. It has a unique therapeutic effect on diseases mainly caused by dampness and pathogenic factors in the urinary system. It is mainly used to treat prostate diseases, urinary difficulties, edema, diarrhea, dysmenorrhea, hypotension, constipation, frequent urination, and insomnia.
Acupoint location: On the inner side of the lower leg, in the depression between the lower edge of the tibia and the inner edge of the tibia.
Self-massage Illustration for Prostatitis
Acupoint selection: Zhongji, Qihai, Sanjiaoyu, Yingu, Weiyang, Sanyinjiao, Yanglingquan, Baohuang, Baliao, Qu Gu, and other acupoints.
Massage steps:
1. Massage Zhongji, Qihai, Shenshu, Sanjiaoyu, Yingu, Sanyinjiao, Yanglingquan, and other acupoints for 3-5 minutes each.
2. Starting from the left Baliao point, use a rubbing technique to repeatedly massage from the Baliao points on the right side in a clockwise direction 10 times, applying mild pressure and ensuring a comfortable feeling.
3. Press and massage the Qu Gu point for about 5 minutes, once a day, until improvement is achieved.
Self-massage Illustration for Prostate Enlargement
Acupoint selection: Dazhui, Pishu, Feishu, Shenshu, Sanjiaoyu, Pangguangyu, Hegu, Neiguan, Waiguan, Fengchi, Zhongwan, Guanyuan, Zhongji, Quchi, Chengshan, Zusanli, Fenglong, Sanyinjiao, Taixi, Kunlun, Taichong, and other acupoints.
Massage steps:
1. Massage Dazhui, Feishu, Pishu, Shenshu, Sanjiaoyu, Pangguangyu, Zhongwan, Guanyuan, Zhongji, and other acupoints for 3-5 minutes each.
2. Pinch and rub Fengchi, Hegu, Neiguan, Waiguan, and other acupoints for 3-5 minutes each.
3. Massage Ququan, Chengshan, Zusanli, Fenglong, Sanyinjiao, Taixi, Kunlun, Taichong, and other acupoints once a day to relieve symptoms.
Precautions for Prostate Disease Massage
Massage is contraindicated for patients suspected of having prostate tuberculosis or tumors. Massage is not suitable for patients with prostate atrophy or sclerosis. During the acute phase of chronic prostatitis, prostate massage is contraindicated to avoid inflammation spreading or even sepsis.
