When children experience abdominal pain, bloating, or constipation, doctors often recommend parents to massage the Shenque point to relieve the symptoms. So where is this acupoint located and what is its function in Tuina massage? Below, we will explain the accurate location and function of the Shenque point in children.
Accurate Location of the Shenque Point in Children
The Shenque point is located in the middle of the abdomen, at the center of the navel.
"Correct Massage Techniques": Massage the Shenque point - Shenque refers to the navel. Press the navel with the palm and massage upwards, downwards, leftwards, or rightwards. Repeat this motion several tens or hundreds of times.
Function of the Shenque Point in Children
The Shenque point has the functions of warming and invigorating yang energy, dispelling cold, promoting digestion, nourishing qi and blood, invigorating the spleen and stomach. It is mainly used to treat diarrhea, constipation, urinary incontinence, indigestion, edema, dysentery, prolapse, abdominal pain, and malnutrition, among other conditions.
Tuina Manipulation Techniques for the Shenque Point in Children
Use the fingertip or the base of the palm to massage, which is called "Massaging the Shenque (navel)"; use the finger or the palm to rub, which is called "Rubbing the Navel"; use the thumb, index finger, and middle finger to grasp the navel and shake it, also known as "Grasping the Navel". Massage 100-300 times; rub for 5 minutes.
Clinical Applications of Tuina for the Shenque Point in Children
Massaging or rubbing the Shenque point can warm and invigorate yang energy, nourish qi and blood, invigorate the spleen and stomach, and promote digestion. It is commonly used for the treatment of diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and malnutrition. In clinical practice, massaging the Shenque point is often combined with rubbing the abdomen, pushing up the seven lumbar vertebrae, and massaging the coccyx. This combination therapy is referred to as "Coccyx and Seven Vertebrae, Rubbing the Abdomen and Navel," which has a good effect in treating diarrhea.
Special Tuina Technique for the Shenque Point in Children
Place the palm on the Shenque point and make clockwise circular motions on the surface of the skin for 100-200 times, until the local skin feels warm. Long-term massage can relieve abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea, prolapse, urinary incontinence, and indigestion.
