Menstrual pain is a condition that many women experience. Women may experience symptoms such as lower back pain, abdominal pain, and fatigue during menstruation. Many women are afraid of the arrival of their period because of menstrual pain. Below, I will teach you how to relieve menstrual pain through massage.
Causes of Menstrual Pain in Women
1. Inadequate warmth
Many women, in order to have a beautiful appearance, expose themselves to cold weather in winter and consume cold drinks and ice cream in summer. Little do they know that inadequate warmth during menstruation can lead to menstrual pain.
2. Emotional fluctuations
Many women experience significant emotional fluctuations before their period. However, with proper preparation and maintaining a positive mood, menstrual pain can be relieved.
3. Drinking strong tea
Drinking strong tea and consuming food or beverages containing caffeine can stimulate the nerves and cardiovascular system, leading to menstrual pain, prolonged periods, and excessive bleeding. These should be avoided during menstruation.
4. Nutritional deficiencies
Inadequate nutrition during menstruation or consumption of spicy and frozen foods can worsen menstrual pain. During menstruation, women already lose a certain amount of blood. Eating too many spicy and frozen foods before menstruation can exacerbate menstrual pain.
Acupressure Massage Techniques to Relieve Menstrual Pain
1. Massage the Sea of Blood Acupoint
The Sea of Blood acupoint is located on the inner side of the thigh, 2 inches above the inner edge of the patella. Press the Sea of Blood acupoint with the overlapping thumbs of your hands.
The Sea of Blood acupoint can promote blood circulation, treat various blood-related disorders, and relieve abdominal pain during menstruation.
2. Massage the Uterus Acupoint
The Uterus acupoint is located in the lower abdomen, about one palm below the navel (4 inches below the navel). Press the Uterus acupoint with the index and middle fingers of both hands, applying gentle pressure. Repeat this for about 5 minutes.
The Uterus acupoint can regulate menstruation, relieve pain, and treat menstrual disorders.
3. Massage the Three Yin Intersection Acupoint
The Three Yin Intersection acupoint is located on the inner side of the lower leg, 3 inches above the inner ankle, just behind the inner edge of the tibia. Rub and knead the Three Yin Intersection acupoint on the right side with the thumb of your left hand for about 1 minute, then switch to the left side and use the thumb of your right hand. The method is the same.
The Three Yin Intersection acupoint is effective for menstrual disorders, leukorrhea, uterine prolapse, infertility, and obstetric diseases.
Dietary Therapy for Menstrual Pain in Women
1. Ginger, Jujube, and Brown Sugar Water
Recipe: 30g dried ginger, 30g jujube, and 30g brown sugar. Wash the ginger and jujube, slice the ginger, remove the pit from the jujube, and boil them with brown sugar. Drink the soup and eat the jujube.
Effect: This remedy has a warming effect and is suitable for relieving menstrual pain and treating melasma caused by cold.
2. Chinese Angelica, Ginger, and Lamb Soup
Recipe: Put Chinese Angelica and ginger in a clay pot with an appropriate amount of water. Then add sliced lamb to the pot. After boiling and removing the foam, simmer over low heat for about 1.5 hours until the lamb is tender.
Effect: You can also add an appropriate amount of yellow wine when consuming. This soup is very effective in treating menstrual pain.
3. Hawthorn, Cinnamon Twig, and Brown Sugar Soup
Recipe: 15g hawthorn, 5g cinnamon twig, and 30g brown sugar. Put the hawthorn and cinnamon twig into a clay pot and add 2 bowls of water. Simmer until 1 bowl of liquid remains, then add brown sugar and stir until it boils.
Effect: This soup has the effect of warming the meridians, promoting blood circulation, resolving stasis, and relieving pain. It is suitable for women with cold-induced menstrual pain and dull complexion.
