The Waigong point is the opposite point of the Neigong point and is commonly used in pediatric massage therapy. Let's take a detailed look at the accurate location and function of the Waigong point.
Accurate Location of the Waigong Point
The Waigong point is located on the back of the hand, opposite to the Neigong point, between the second and third metacarpal bones, 0.5 cun (a unit of measurement in traditional Chinese medicine) behind the metacarpophalangeal joint.
Function of the Waigong Point
The Waigong point has the functions of warming yang and dispelling cold, tonifying the spleen and nourishing the stomach, raising yang and lifting descent, and inducing sweating to release the exterior. It is mainly used to treat diseases such as external wind-cold, accumulation of cold in the organs, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, diarrhea, intestinal rumbling, rectal prolapse, enuresis, hernia, cough with excessive phlegm, and dysentery.
Manipulation of the Waigong Point
Use kneading technique, called kneading the Waigong point, and use pinching technique, called pinching the Waigong point. Pinch 3-5 times, knead 100-500 times. When kneading, apply pressure, with the intensity adjusted to avoid causing pain to the child.
Clinical Applications of the Waigong Point
1. Kneading the Waigong point has a warming effect, which is used to disperse cold, raise yang, and lift descent. It is mainly used for all types of cold syndromes, including wind-cold external invasion, stuffy nose, runny nose, as well as cold accumulation in the organs, failure of bones to develop, intestinal rumbling, abdominal pain and diarrhea, hernia, and other conditions.
2. In clinical practice, it is often combined with tonification of the spleen meridian, tonification of the kidney meridian, manipulation of the San Guan points, and kneading of the Dantian to treat conditions such as rectal prolapse and enuresis.
3. This point can also alleviate symptoms of indigestion.
Special Massage Technique for the Waigong Point
Hold the child's hand with one hand, press the thumb tip on the Waigong point, and knead in a clockwise direction for 100-300 times. Repeat 1-2 times a day to relieve symptoms such as cold, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
