Massage is a method used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat diseases and is also a technique for daily health care. Do you know how Chinese medicine massage can promote wellness? What are the key points of massage? Today, I will introduce you to the knowledge of massage. Let's take a look at my specific introduction below.
Teaching you how to accurately locate acupoints for correct massage
We know that whether it is Chinese medicine massage or acupuncture, it is important to accurately locate the acupoints. Let me tell you how to accurately locate acupoints for correct massage.
Finding acupoints is a basic skill for massage therapists. In addition to accurately finding the acupoints based on anatomical positions, there are also many subtle techniques. Today, I will share them with you. In order to massage or perform acupuncture, it is necessary to accurately locate the relevant acupoints. Only when the acupoints are located correctly can the desired effects be achieved. However, we often don't know where the acupoints are and how to apply the correct pressure. So, let me introduce you to this knowledge.
How to accurately locate acupoints and apply acupressure
Acupoints, also known as meridians, are the locations where reactions occur. When there are abnormalities in the body, various reactions will appear on the meridians.
These reactions include:
1. When pressed with a finger, there will be pain (tenderness).
2. When touched with a finger, there will be hard lumps (nodules).
3. With slight stimulation, the skin will itch (sensitive).
4. Dark moles or spots may appear (pigment deposition).
5. There will be a temperature difference with the surrounding skin (temperature change), etc.
Whether these reactions appear or not is an important indicator of whether the acupoints have been accurately located.
Methods to find acupoints
When the fingers touch the acupoint, it will feel particularly soft, as if there is a hollow inside. By following the fingers and focusing on the acupoint, there will be a slight tingling or numbness reaction. People with more sensitive sensations may even feel a slight warmth at the acupressure point.
Methods to apply acupressure
1. First, find the acupoint that needs to be pressed.
2. Use the inside joint of the thumb to press the acupoint and apply downward pressure.
3. While applying downward pressure, count silently in your mind from 1 to 6. By the time you reach 6, the thumb should have penetrated into the acupoint.
4. Stay for 2-3 seconds, then count in reverse from 5 to 1, gradually release the pressure. The thumb should still stay on the acupoint for 2-3 seconds, then repeat the acupressure motion.
5. Each acupoint should be pressed at least 5 times to have an effect.
Conclusion: Above, I have introduced the methods for finding acupoints and applying acupressure. If you want to learn self-massage or acupuncture, you can study them and try self-acupuncture and massage at home. However, make sure to learn it properly before attempting it on your own.
