In order to better scrape every part of the body, it is necessary to constantly adjust the technique of scraping according to the changes in different body parts. Common scraping techniques include edge rubbing method, untangling method, and so on. Scraping is a suitable method for people of all ages to maintain their health. The technique of scraping involves using the thin edge, thick edge, and edges of the scraping board to repeatedly scrape the skin of the human body in a straight or horizontal direction. Below, we will introduce some commonly used scraping techniques and corresponding precautions.
Angle Pushing Method
Apply slight pressure with the thick edge and edges of the scraping board on a certain part of the body (acupoints or lesion points), and move in a single direction in a straight line. This is called the angle pushing method.
Operating essentials: Hold the scraping board with your hand, use the thick edge and edges of the scraping board as the focal point, apply pressure to the acupoints or lesion points on the surface of the body, relax the muscles of the upper limbs, lower the shoulders, keep the elbows down, and keep the wrists suspended. Concentrate the force on the side of the scraping board with the thick edge and edges, and rhythmically push it forward in a straight line. Pay attention to using the swing of the wrist to drive the swinging of the thick edge and edges of the scraping board, so as to continuously and evenly exert pushing force and pressure on the meridians, acupoints, and lesion points.
Precautions: The thick edge and edges of the scraping board should be applied to the surface of the body. During the pushing process, the wrist should swing freely and flexibly, without jumping or skipping. This method can be used as a follow-up technique after scraping. It can also be used alone (but the scraping lotion or cream should be applied first).
Edge Rubbing Method
Use the thick edge of the scraping board to rub back and forth, rotate inward or outward on the treated skin or the area where scraping has been done, with the "lesion point" nearby as the focus. This is called the edge rubbing method.
Operating essentials: Hold the scraping board with your hand, with the thin edge facing the palm and the thick edge as the focal point, apply pressure to the patient's skin, relax the wrist and arms, hold the scraping board with your hand, and rotate the wrist flexibly and freely. The movement should be continuous, and the force should gradually increase and then gradually decrease. The rotation should be continuous, gentle, and soft. The specific force applied depends on the thickness and thinness of the local soft tissues and muscles.
Precautions: Apply the thick edge of the scraping board to the affected area, and move it with the rotation of the wrist, avoiding hitting or jumping. This method is suitable for all parts of the body, and the local operation time is suitable for 20-30 times or 5-10 minutes.
Angle Rubbing Method
Use the thick edge and edges of the scraping board to rotate and swing near the acupoints or lesion points on the surface of the body, which is called the angle rubbing method.
Operating essentials: Hold the scraping board with your hand, use the thick edge or the side of the thick edge and edges as the focal point, apply pressure to the patient's skin (acupoints or lesion points), and attach it to the skin (adhere to the surface of the skin without moving, but drive the rubbing activity of the tissue under the skin, and the force can be light or heavy) to perform continuous rotating and looping movements.
Precautions: Apply the thick edge and edges of the scraping board to the acupoints on the patient's skin or the lesion points after scraping or cupping.
Patting Method
Use the surface of the scraping board as a tool to pat and hit the acupoints or parts that need treatment, which is called the patting method.
Operating essentials: The operator tightly holds one end of the scraping board with one hand, and uses the surface of the scraping board as the focal point, patting and hitting in a rhythmic manner under the natural flexion and extension of the wrist. Generally, the activity center of the wrist is used to drive the light force of the scraping board, and the activity center of the elbow is used to drive the medium force of the scraping board. When applying force, the arm should be relaxed, and the force should be kept uniform and moderate, avoiding sudden speed changes. This method is often used in the shoulder, back, waist, and upper and lower limbs such as the elbow pit.
Precautions: Avoid using excessive force during operation, and be cautious when using it on infants or elderly people with extreme weakness.
Point Method
Use the edges of the scraping board (both the thick and the thin sides can be used) to apply force to the acupoints or areas being treated, and use a technique to press deep tissues, which is called the point method.
Operating essentials: Hold the scraping board with your hand, use the side of the thick edge or the side of the thin edge of the scraping board close to the edge as the focal point, and apply force to a certain acupoint on the surface of the body. This method is a relatively strong technique, and the force should gradually increase, so that the patient feels a strong sense of qi (sourness, numbness, distension, and pain). When using the point method for treatment, it is generally targeted at acupoints or lesion points with thicker muscles, as well as small areas between joint gaps and bones, such as using the thick edge and edges of the scraping board for point stimulation of the Huan Tiao acupoint, and the thin edge and edges of the scraping board for point stimulation of the Xi Yan acupoint.
Precautions: The stimulation from this method applied to the human body is very strong. Generally, the thick edge and edges of the scraping board should be used as the focal point, and the thin edge and edges should be used less (only for acupoints such as Xi Yan). Avoid using excessive force during operation, but press deeply, gradually apply force, gradually reduce force, and repeat the operation. Slight vibration can be added during use to increase the therapeutic effect.
