Massage these three special acupoints to relieve blood stasis in the elderly
Many elderly people suffer from blood stasis, such as poor sleep, chest tightness, palpitations, and other symptoms. To relieve blood stasis in the elderly, massage acupoints can be used. Let's take a look at three acupoints and their massage methods to relieve blood stasis in the elderly.
Massage these three special acupoints to relieve blood stasis in the elderly
Many elderly people suffer from blood stasis, such as poor sleep, chest tightness, palpitations, and other symptoms. To relieve blood stasis in the elderly, massage acupoints can be used. Let's take a look at three acupoints and their massage methods to relieve blood stasis in the elderly.
Some people may experience symptoms such as stiff tongue root, poor sleep, and chest tightness. Others may suddenly feel shortness of breath or chest pain for a few seconds. These people usually have a dark complexion, bluish lips and nails, bruises and spots on the tongue, and varicose veins on the underside of the tongue.
In traditional Chinese medicine, these symptoms are mostly attributed to a pathological factor called "blood stasis". "Qi commands blood," and when qi flows smoothly, blood flows smoothly; when qi is stagnant, blood stagnates. Qi stagnation is an important cause of blood stasis. Qi deficiency can lead to weak circulation of blood or deficiency of blood, resulting in difficult blood flow and blood stasis. Symptoms of blood stasis are "distress signals" sent by the body. With timely prevention and treatment, they can be quickly improved. When you notice the above symptoms in yourself, pay attention to promoting blood circulation and eliminating stasis and unblocking meridians. At this time, you can use three special acupoints: Neiguan, Shenmen, and Tianquan.
1. Shenmen acupoint
Located on the inner side of the wrist, above the transverse wrist crease at the edge of the little finger. The Shenmen acupoint is specialized in treating heart diseases. When symptoms such as premature ventricular contractions and atrial fibrillation occur, massaging the Shenmen acupoint can quickly relieve the symptoms. This acupoint can nourish the heart meridian and nourish the heart. When the heart is calm, everything will be calm. With sufficient vital energy in the heart, various cardiovascular diseases and related mental illnesses will be improved. Massage both sides of the Shenmen acupoint for 3 minutes each, 3 times a day.
2. Neiguan acupoint
With the palm facing up, two inches above the transverse wrist crease. The Neiguan acupoint can calm the mind, broaden the chest, regulate qi, nourish yin and yang, and unblock meridians. It is a special acupoint for preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases. Regularly massaging the Neiguan acupoint can unblock blocked blood vessels. When massaging, use the thumb pad and massage on both sides. Press firmly until there is a sour or painful sensation. Press and release for half a minute, then release, and repeat. Each massage should last at least 3 minutes, and can be done multiple times a day.
3. Tianquan acupoint
Two inches below the transverse axillary fold. This acupoint is specialized in treating chest tightness, shortness of breath, and chest pain caused by blood stasis in the heart. When experiencing rapid heartbeat or chest discomfort, press the Tianquan acupoint with your fingertips for 3-5 seconds, then stop for 1-2 seconds before continuing to press. Press continuously for 2-3 minutes. This acupoint is very effective for rapid heartbeat, chest pain, and restlessness.
