Insomnia is a terrible thing. Many people suffer from insomnia due to various reasons. If sleep is not good, it can lead to many problems and the person's complexion will also be poor. So how can we treat this symptom through massage? Let's find out together!
There are many benefits to traditional Chinese massage. Not only that, but we can also relieve insomnia through massage. Let's take a closer look.
1. Gently massage the Yintang acupoint, which is the midpoint of the line connecting the eyebrows, with the fingertip of the middle finger for about 2 minutes. It has a calming and calming effect.
2. Use the fingertips of the index and middle fingers to gently massage the Yintang acupoint, which is the hollow between the eyebrows, for about 1 minute. It has the effect of clearing the liver and improving vision.
3. Use the fingertips of both hands' middle fingers to gently massage the temples, which are about 1 inch behind the slight depression between the eyebrows and the outer corner of the eye, for about 1 minute. It has the effect of refreshing the mind and calming.
4. Use the fingertips of both hands' middle fingers to gently massage the Anmian acupoint, which is the midpoint between the hollow behind the earlobe and the hollow below the occipital bone, for about 2 minutes. It has a calming and sleep-assisting effect.
5. Place the fingerprints of both thumbs against the forehead and gently rub back and forth above the eyebrows for about half a minute. It has a calming and hypnotic effect.
6. Use the fingertips of the thumbs, index, middle, and ring fingers of both hands to respectively place them on the Hegu acupoints, which are two horizontal fingers directly above the earlobe, and push them back and forth for about half a minute. It has the effect of relieving irritability and calming.
7. Use the fingertips of the thumbs to gently massage the Neiguan acupoint, which is two horizontal fingers above the wrist crease on the inner side, for about 1 minute. Alternate between the hands. It has the effect of calming the mind and soothing the spirit.
8. Use the fingertips of the thumbs to gently massage the Shenmen acupoint, which is the hollow on the ulnar side of the wrist crease of the little finger, for about 1 minute. Alternate between the hands. It has the effect of assisting sleep and promoting sleep.
When using this method to treat insomnia, there are a few things to note:
1. Perform this method once a day before going to bed;
2. When massaging the head and face, the strength of the hands should not be too heavy, as excessive stimulation is not beneficial for sleep;
3. Encourage the patient to participate in physical activities, avoid emotional tension, and relieve anxiety;
4. Avoid drinking strong tea and coffee before bedtime.
Here are three commonly used acupoints:
1. Anmian (Peaceful Sleep) Acupoint
The Anmian acupoint is a commonly used extraordinary acupoint located in the neck. It is the midpoint between the Yifeng acupoint (the hollow behind the ear) and the Fengchi acupoint (the hollow below the occipital bone). This acupoint can calm the liver, suppress wind, calm the mind, and help with sleep.
