Nowadays, more and more office workers suffer from various common occupational diseases due to long periods of sitting, incorrect sitting posture, irregular diet, and other reasons. These diseases include stomach discomfort, cervical and lumbar discomfort, and insomnia, which make office workers miserable. Traditional Chinese medicine suggests that office workers can take advantage of their busy schedules to do acupressure, in order to prevent and treat diseases and promote health.
Stomach Discomfort - Press Gongsun Acupoint
White-collar workers often have irregular meals, and most of them suffer from stomach diseases. It is helpful to massage the Gongsun acupoint when there is spare time.
Location of the acupoint: The Gongsun acupoint is located on the inner edge of the foot, at the front and lower part of the base of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin; Zusanli acupoint is located four horizontal fingers down from the external eye of the knee, between the tibia and fibula, one horizontal finger from the side of the tibia.
Massage method: Sit in a sitting position in the office, use both thumbs to press and massage these health acupoints, take deep breaths, gradually apply pressure with force, and massage 20-30 times, pressing each acupoint for 5-10 minutes each time.
Cervical and Lumbar Discomfort - Knead Fengchi Acupoint
Cervical spondylosis can be described as the most silent pain of office workers. The Fengchi acupoint can help relieve cervical discomfort.
Location of the acupoint: The back of the neck, below the occipital bone, in the middle of the two large tendons on the outer edge, level with the earlobe.
Massage method: While kneading the acupoint, gently rotate the head and neck, and do some shoulder shrugging movements. Massage this health acupoint before going to bed at night, followed by local hot compress, which can improve local blood circulation, relieve muscle tension, and relieve fatigue. In addition, twist the neck every 1-2 hours in the office.
Dry Eyes - Stimulate Mingyan Acupoint
When the eyes feel dry, you can stimulate the Mingyan acupoint on the fingers.
Location of the acupoint: On the bone joint in the middle of the thumb of both hands.
Massage method: Pinch the acupoint with the thumb and forefinger of one hand, and stimulate this health acupoint with the thumb's nail. Stop when there is a slight pain. You can do this massage during breaks at work or during waiting time for transportation.
Lumbar Pain - Roll and Knead Houxi Acupoint
Sitting for a long time without exercise often leads to lower back pain. At this time, you can massage the Houxi acupoint.
Location of the acupoint: The Houxi acupoint is located at the end of the transverse lines after the metacarpophalangeal joint when clenching the fist.
Massage method: Sit in front of the computer and place this part of both hands on the edge of the table. Use the wrist joint to move the hands back and forth lightly to achieve a stimulating effect. Take three to five minutes to do this, and it will have a very good maintenance effect on the cervical and lumbar spine.
Dizziness and Headache - Massage Taiyang Acupoint
High mental pressure at work often leads to dizziness and headaches. The simplest method is to massage the Taiyang acupoint.
Location of the acupoint: The Taiyang acupoint is located at a point halfway between the corner of the eye and the hairline in line with the eyes.
Massage method: Rub the Taiyang acupoint after lunch for three to five minutes, which often has a good refreshing and brain-awakening effect.
Leg Pain - Press Chengshan Acupoint
Sitting for a long time or exposing the legs to cold often leads to leg pain and cramps. At this time, you can quickly press the Chengshan acupoint. Pressing this acupoint can relieve leg discomfort after climbing or cycling for men.
Location of the acupoint: Chengshan acupoint is located at the lower edge of the bifurcation of the gastrocnemius muscle.
Massage method: Pressing this health acupoint will be very sore, so only light pressing and kneading is recommended, with a slight soreness and swelling.
