Hernia, refers to when an organ or tissue in the human body leaves its normal anatomical position and enters another area through a congenital or acquired weak spot, defect, or opening. Common types of hernias include umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia (direct and indirect), incisional hernia, recurrent hernia, linea alba hernia, and femoral hernia. Abdominal hernias are often caused by factors such as coughing, sneezing, excessive exertion, abdominal obesity, straining during bowel movements, pregnancy, excessive crying in infants, and age-related weakening of the abdominal wall strength. These factors increase the intra-abdominal pressure, forcing the free organs in the abdominal cavity, such as the small intestine, appendix, greater omentum, bladder, ovaries, fallopian tubes, etc., to enter another area through normal or abnormal weak spots, defects, or openings in the body.
Acupressure points for hernia
Massage Waigong for 2 minutes
Location: In the center of the back of the hand, opposite to Laogong.
Technique: Rubbing method, use the fingertip to press and rotate in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction at a certain location or acupoint.
Procedure: Rub with the thumb, called Waigong. Rub 100-200 times.
Push and supplement Shen for 2 minutes
Location: On the palm side of the distal phalanx of the little finger.
Technique: Pushing method, use the side of the thumb or fingertip to push in a straight line on the acupoint.
Procedure: Push from the root to the tip of the little finger, push 100-300 times.
Push and supplement Pi for 2 minutes
Location: On the palm side of the distal phalanx of the thumb.
Technique: Pushing method, use the side of the thumb or fingertip to push in a straight line on the acupoint.
Procedure: Flex the thumb of the child and push along the side of the thumb from the interphalangeal joint to the root, push 100-300 times.
Pound Xiaotianxin for 5 minutes
Location: In the depression between the thenar eminence and the hypothenar eminence.
Procedure: Pinch and rub with the thumbnail, called Qiamou Xiaotianxin; slightly bend the index or middle finger, and pound with the fingertip or the joint between the fingers.
Function: Clears heat, calms the mind, diuretic, and improves vision.
The above is some related information about the acupressure points for hernia. Massage therapy for hernia can be combined with the several massage techniques introduced in the article for better treatment results.
