Massage therapy is one of the ancient health care therapies that has been passed down in China to this day. Massage mainly involves pressing the body's acupoints, which helps to relieve fatigue, clear meridians, and promote blood circulation. Today, I will bring you some knowledge about massage. I believe you can't wait to know more. Let's take a look below.
Special Massage for Special Care of Your Stomach
Research has found that stomach discomfort is usually caused by excessive or insufficient stomach acid. This is because stomach acid does not have a sensory conduction method like nerves, so at this time, you often feel a burning sensation near the esophagus.
1. Acupoints for treating acid deficiency
Acid deficiency is usually felt immediately after a meal.
Zusanli - located below the knee, on the outside of the calf tendon.
Massage the Zusanli acupoint with force, and you will feel a pain that extends to the tip of your foot. You can also use a moxibustion stick (available in pharmacies) to apply heat 3-7 times.
2. Acupoints for treating excessive stomach acid
Excessive stomach acid is usually felt on an empty stomach or a while after a meal.
Stomach Intestine Point - located on the side of the palm, above the wrist depression.
Brain Membrane Area - located on the back of the hand, between the middle finger and the ring finger.
Using a hairpin or toothpick to massage these two acupoints will be more effective. Massage and stimulate these two acupoints, but be careful not to overdo it, as it may have side effects. Pay attention to massage until you feel a pain sensation each time.
Third Li - located in the middle of the base of the third toe on the foot.
For the above acupoints, moxibustion 3-7 times is recommended for optimal results.
Health Tip: Massage has many benefits! Massage has the effect of dilating blood vessels, promoting blood circulation, improving myocardial oxygen supply, and strengthening heart function in the circulatory system. Massage affects lung function by stimulating acupoints, meridians, nerves, etc. For example, massaging the Fei Yu and Ge Yu acupoints can adjust the state of the chest and lungs, thus producing cough suppression, asthma relief, and phlegm elimination effects. It can deepen breathing, increase the inhalation of oxygen and the excretion of carbon dioxide, and restore lung elasticity.
At the same time, it develops the respiratory muscles, increases lung capacity, and keeps the lungs in good condition. Massage has an effect on the digestive system by increasing the tension, elasticity, and contraction force of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, thereby accelerating gastrointestinal peristalsis. It also stimulates the sympathetic nerves, excites the nerves that control the visceral organs, and promotes the secretion of gastrointestinal digestive fluids. Massage can improve the body's immune system, increase the number of white blood cells, and enhance the phagocytic ability of white blood cells.
Self-massage to Protect the Spleen and Stomach
Self-massage can regulate the function of the gastrointestinal nerves, alleviate subjective symptoms, and improve digestion. The operation method is as follows:
1. Rubbing the abdomen method: The patient lies supine with both knees bent. Place both hands on the abdomen, with the navel as the center, and rub clockwise in the middle and lower abdomen for about 5 minutes, until the abdomen feels warm. Apply gentle pressure first and then increase it, and then expand the range to massage the entire abdomen for about 2 minutes.
2. Rubbing the lumbar and sacral region method: The patient sits with the waist bent forward. Place the palms of both hands tight against the lumbar area and rub vigorously towards the sacral region. Repeat this continuously for about 1 minute, making the skin feel warm and have a sensation of heat.
