Massage therapy is now very popular among the general public because office workers are often exhausted from work and hope to relax through this method. So how should we massage? What are the precautions for massage therapy? Let's find out together!
The benefits of massage therapy are numerous, but how long should we massage for? Is it better to massage for a longer time? Let's explore with these questions!
Precautions for Massage Therapy
When massaging acupoints, if the technique is correct, it can relieve the fatigue of a day's work and promote physical health. When you have spare time at home, you can also do some simple self-massage.
When performing massage therapy, pay attention to the following:
Wear comfortable and loose clothing, remove all kinds of jewelry;
Wait for 2 hours after a meal before receiving massage therapy, it is not suitable to receive massage therapy when excessively hungry or after overeating;
Women should not receive massage therapy during menstruation, pregnancy, or within 1 month after childbirth, especially massage therapy on the waist and abdomen is absolutely prohibited;
Massage therapy is not suitable for those with visceral organ diseases, malignant tumors, infectious or suppurative diseases, such as burns, scalds, skin diseases, venous varicose veins or thrombophlebitis, tuberculosis arthritis, etc.;
If symptoms such as palpitations, nausea, and bruising occur, stop the massage immediately.
Easy Techniques: Lower abdomen and soles of the feet
Rubbing the lower abdomen helps invigorate the spleen and stomach
The navel is a place where vital energy is concentrated, and it is also an important acupoint in traditional Chinese medicine called "Shenque". There are also other acupoints such as Zhongwan, Guanyuan, and Qihai around it. Gentle rubbing and pressing can help adjust the body's qi and blood and improve the function of internal organs.
Squeezing the soles of the feet promotes blood circulation
The feet are known as the "second heart" of the human body. There are many acupoints here, with thousands of peripheral nerves that are closely related to the health of various internal organs in the body. Soaking your feet in hot water every two or three days for half an hour is a very simple and easy way to maintain health. It can warm the meridians, promote blood circulation, and has a positive effect.
Overall Benefits: Ears and Spine
Rubbing the ears benefits the whole body
In traditional Chinese medicine, it is said that "the kidneys open to the ears", so taking good care of the ears has a better effect on strengthening the kidneys. Massage the ears with gentle force, usually focusing on pinching, rubbing, and pulling. 5 minutes is good, but do not exceed 10 minutes. Pinching the ears upwards can regulate and promote the physiological functions of the body's various systems, which is beneficial to enhancing physical fitness; lightly rubbing the ears and friction can dredge the meridians and have a health-promoting effect on the body's organs.
Massaging the spine enhances immunity. The spine and its sides are one of the two major meridians in the human body, the pathway of the Du meridian, and important meridians such as the liver and kidney meridians pass through this area. Usually, with the help of family members, massage the spine and sides from top to bottom or from bottom to top, pressing forward while kneading or patting forward. Each time for 5 minutes will have the effect of unblocking the meridians.
