Hand, foot, and mouth disease is actually a special type of cold. The duration of the illness is generally 1-2 weeks. Although it is a viral infection and the symptoms may seem severe, they can be alleviated through massage therapy. Below, we will guide you through the steps of using massage to relieve the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Step 1: Clear the Heart Meridian 300 times
Location: On the palm side of the middle finger's end joint.
Technique: Pushing method. Use the thumb or fingertips to push in a straight line on the acupoint.
Procedure: Push in the direction of the finger root to clear the meridian. Repeat 100-300 times.
Important points: Apply gentle and even pressure. Maintain a rhythmic pushing motion at a frequency of 200-300 times per minute.
Step 2: Clear the Liver Meridian 300 times
Location: On the palm side of the index finger's end joint.
Technique: Pushing method. Use the thumb or fingertips to push in a straight line on the acupoint.
Procedure: Push in the direction from the fingertip to the finger root to clear the meridian. Repeat 100-300 times.
Important points: Apply gentle and even pressure. Maintain a rhythmic pushing motion at a frequency of 200-300 times per minute. It is generally recommended to clear the liver meridian rather than tonify it. If tonification is desired, the kidney meridian can be used as a substitute.
Step 3: Clear the Lung Meridian 300 times
Location: On the palm side of the ring finger's end joint.
Technique: Pushing method. Use the thumb or fingertips to push in a straight line on the acupoint.
Procedure: Push in the opposite direction to the finger root to clear the meridian. Repeat 100-300 times.
Important points: Apply gentle and even pressure. Maintain a rhythmic pushing motion at a frequency of 200-300 times per minute.
Step 4: Clear the Small Intestine Meridian 200 times
Location: On the side edge of the little finger, in a straight line from the fingertip to the finger root.
Technique: Pushing method. Use the thumb or fingertips to push in a straight line on the acupoint. Push from the fingertip to the finger root to clear the meridian.
Procedure: Push from the finger root to the fingertip. Repeat 200-300 times.
Important points: Apply gentle and even pressure. Maintain a rhythmic pushing motion at a frequency of 200-300 times per minute.
Step 5: Pinch and rub Zhongtianxin acupoint 100 times
Location: The depression at the intersection of the palm base and the web between the thumb and index finger.
Technique: Rubbing method. Use the fingertip to press and rotate in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
Procedure: Rub with the middle finger. Repeat 100-300 times.
Important points: Apply gentle and even pressure. Keep the fingertip in contact with the skin without friction. Maintain a rhythmic rubbing motion at a frequency of 200-300 times per minute.
Step 6: Clear the Pericardium Meridian 200 times
Location: On the inner side of the forearm, in a straight line from the wrist crease to the elbow crease.
Technique: Pushing method. Use the fingertips of the index and middle fingers to push in a straight line on the acupoint.
Procedure: Push from the wrist to the elbow. Repeat 200-300 times.
Important points: Apply gentle and even pressure. Maintain a rhythmic pushing motion at a frequency of 200-300 times per minute. The direction of pushing must be from the wrist to the elbow.
Step 7: Retreat the Six Fu Organs 300 times
Location: On the ulnar side (little finger side) of the forearm, in a straight line from the elbow joint to the wrist crease.
Technique: Pushing method. Use the fingertips of the index and middle fingers to push in a straight line on the acupoint.
Procedure: Push from the elbow to the wrist. Repeat 100-200 times.
Important points: Apply gentle and even pressure. Maintain a rhythmic pushing motion at a frequency of 200-300 times per minute. The direction of pushing must be from the elbow to the wrist.
Step 8: Press and rub Hegu acupoint for 1-3 minutes
Location: Located on the back of the hand, in the hollow between the thumb and index finger.
Technique: Rubbing method. Use the fingertip to press and rotate in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
Procedure: Press and rub with the fingertip of the thumb for 1-3 minutes.
Important points: Apply gentle and even pressure. Keep the fingertip in contact with the skin without friction. Maintain a rhythmic rubbing motion at a frequency of 200-300 times per minute.
The above massage techniques form a complete set. Since infants' bodies are still developing and their limbs are relatively soft, parents must be careful to use gentle and even pressure during the massage, and avoid applying excessive force, as it may harm the infant's skin and bones.
