With the arrival of winter, health preservation has become a popular topic of discussion among people. Have your friends around you been talking about it too? Do you know which methods to use for winter health preservation? Have you ever tried massage for health preservation? Today, I will introduce how massage can help you relieve fatigue. Let's take a closer look.
Tuina Massage Relieves Post-travel Discomfort
During our journey, we often experience discomfort in our bodies. People usually go to the pharmacy to buy medicine for treatment, but medication is not always the best choice. Medications can have side effects and long-term use may not be ideal. In fact, we can also use quick and effective acupressure massage to relieve bodily discomfort.
Neiguan Acupoint
Treatment for motion sickness and nausea
During travel, we often see people wearing anti-seasickness bands on their wrists. These bands are used to prevent motion sickness. They work by applying pressure to certain acupoints.
Location: On the inner side of the forearm, two finger-widths above the wrist crease, between two tendons. The acupoint is actually located beneath the surface, so applying deeper pressure will be more effective.
Houxi Acupoint
Treatment for neck and back pain
Long hours of travel, cheap hotel pillows, and carrying a heavy suitcase can all cause pain in the neck, shoulders, or lower back.
Applying pressure to this acupoint can alleviate your complaints.
If your neck is particularly stiff, try massaging the acupoint in a circular motion while slowly turning your head from side to side.
Location: Close your fist and find the back crease on the side with a faint red color (just below the knuckle). The acupoint is located at the intersection of two slightly different skin tones.
Quexie Acupoint
Treatment for sore throat and dizziness
Working night shifts, sudden changes in weather, and air pollution can all lower a traveler's resistance and lead to catching a cold.
Applying pressure to this acupoint can relieve cold-related symptoms, including sore throat, coughing, sneezing, weakness in the limbs, and dizziness.
Location: Cross your thumbs and create a net-like shape with your hands - both palms facing down, wrists straight, and extend your index fingers to touch the more prominent bone on your wrist.
Underneath the tip of your index finger, where the bone sticks out, you will find a small depression - this is the acupoint. Similarly, you can locate the acupoint on the other side.
