Under the Qiaoze point are the skin, subcutaneous tissue, the median nerve, and the brachial muscle. Long-term massage of the Qiaoze point not only helps relieve symptoms such as hand and foot spasms, dizziness, and headache, but also has a good therapeutic effect on heart disease. Let's learn about the Qiaoze point together with our editor!
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【Massage Benefits of the Qiaoze Point】
The Qiaoze point is the confluent point of the pericardium meridian, and the common characteristic of the acupoints of the pericardium meridian is that they can all treat heart-related diseases. The Qiaoze point is particularly effective in treating heart disease patients with stomach discomfort, nausea, and vomiting symptoms.
In addition, long-term pressure on the Qiaoze point has very good therapeutic effects on symptoms such as vomiting, tonic muscle contractions, hand and foot spasms, chest and heart heat, dizziness, and headache.
During massage, the patient should sit upright with palms facing upwards, arms extended and elbows bent at a 120-degree angle, with the other hand gently holding the elbow tip, four fingers on the outside, and the thumb bent. Use the fingertips to press the Qiaoze point vertically. There should be a sense of soreness, tingling, and swelling at the acupoint during the pressure. The hands can alternate the pressure, and massage once in the morning and evening, each time for 1-3 minutes.
【Clinical Applications of the Qiaoze Point】
Coronary heart disease: 37 patients with angina pectoris caused by coronary heart disease were treated with warm moxibustion and obtained immediate therapeutic effects. Before moxibustion, 15 minutes after moxibustion, and 5 minutes after moxibustion, relevant indicators were measured. The local acupoint area felt warm and comfortable, the patient's chest tightness was relieved, and the precordial area felt comfortable. Heart function and other parameters improved. It has a certain therapeutic effect on patients with angina pectoris caused by coronary heart disease.
Hand and foot spasms: Patients with hand and foot spasms characterized by painful, spasmodic muscle contractions accompanied by abnormal numbness had satisfactory results after acupuncture.
Inhibition of acute ischemic myocardial injury: Acupuncture of the Qiaoze and Diyu points in animals (rabbits) has an inhibitory effect on acute ischemic myocardial injury and inhibits the development of injury, showing an inhibitory effect on the elevation of the ST segment in rabbit electrocardiograms. After needling, the ST segment potential value showed a natural decline trend. Compared with the control group, the Qiaoze group had statistical significance.
