Gallstones massage which location

Gallstones are stones in the gallbladder and bile ducts. Gallstones attacks not only cause severe pain, but can also be accompanied by various discomforts such as nausea, vomiting and jaundice. If you want to exclude gallstones, you must receive professional treatment, and the main role of acupressure is to reduce and relieve the pain and other discomfort caused by gallstones through acupoint stimulation. So which location is good for gallstones massage?

Gallbladder point

Effect: It is an acupoint that can promote the function of the gallbladder, plus the acupressure of the liver and kidney points can enhance the effect. Location: Located on both sides of the spine (10th thoracic vertebra) near the upper and lower center of the back. Operation: The patient lies prone and the masseur presses both hands on his or her back, using thumb pressure, first with light acupressure and then with slightly more force.

Sun and moon points

Effect: The Sun and Moon point is an important point for maintaining health by controlling human functions. This point has the function of collecting and replenishing the qi and blood of the bile meridian, and can be stimulated by massage to relieve the discomfort caused by gallstones, such as vomiting, fullness, pain in the ribs, acid swallowing and jaundice. Location: It is located directly beneath the point of the period, on the abdomen, when the nipple is straight down, between the 7th rib, 4 inches from the front median line. Operation: The patient lies on his back and the massager uses the thumbs of both hands to apply pressure to the bottom of the rib cage to make a mild depression, and massage from the heart fossa to this point for better results.

Qiu Hui point

Efficacy: Qiu Hui point is an effective point for gallstones, relieving and treating painful discomfort in the chest and ribs. It can be used for first aid treatment and to relieve the severe pain caused by gallstones. Location: The point is located below the anterior aspect of the outer ankle, on the back of the foot, below the anterior aspect of the outer ankle, on the lateral side of the extensor tendon, in the depression between the heel joints. Operation: Apply firm acupressure between the thumbs, to the extent of local soreness.

Periodic Gate Point

Efficacy: The Periodic Gate point belongs to the foot Turk's Yin Liver meridian points, through massage stimulation can effectively liver and kidney due to gallstones caused by the chest fullness pain, vomiting, erratic, swallowing acid, abdominal distension and other discomfort. Location: In the chest, when the nipple is straight down, the 6th rib space, 4 inches from the front median line. Operation: Rub the palm against the stage door for 5 minutes to drain the liver and gallbladder.

Zhonggui point and Tianshu point

When gallstones attack abdominal pain can be relieved by abdominal massage, the points of choice are Zhonggui (located at the midpoint of the line between the lower end of the sternum and the navel) and Tianshu (located at three horizontal fingers to the left and right of the navel in the middle abdomen). Specific method: centered on the index finger, supplemented by the four fingers, or with the palm of the hand as a point, press the points clockwise, 30-50 times each time, once a day. Can also use abdominal kneading method can be taken supine or sitting position, the right hand against the right upper abdomen, driven by the forearm and wrist joints, continuous and rhythmic circular massage, clockwise, the force should be uniform, an average of 80-100 times per minute, massage time of about 15 minutes, abdominal pain relief can be stopped.