Pediatric spinal manipulation stimulates the relevant acupoints of the Du meridian, the foot Taiyang bladder meridian, which activates the visceral vitality, enhances and regulates organ function, harmonizes yin and yang balance, and keeps the body in the optimal stress state. This strengthens the physique, prevents and treats diseases. So what does pediatric spinal manipulation treat?
Pediatric cold
Spinal manipulation method: The child lies prone or sideways in a comfortable position. The operator uses the thumb and index finger, middle finger, or thumb and the other four fingers to apply corresponding force in a pincer shape. Starting from the second lumbar vertebra (also known as the middle of the lower back, commonly known as the "waist eye" position), the manipulation is performed with a tight and loose grip along the spine until the muscles on both sides of the first thoracic vertebra, repeating the procedure 4-6 times. Starting from the second time, parents add the heavy lifting technique. They pinch the spine three times and lift it once. When pinching the Dazhu point on the back, they lift it three times with force, then coordinate the press, rub the Dazhu point, and rub the upper back.
Common massage method: Place both thumbs on the Dazhu point, 1.5 inches away from the lower side of the first thoracic vertebra, on the back. Press with the fingertips with a certain force, with one press and one release, repeat 21 times. Then use the thumbs to rub the Dazhu point for 1 minute. Finally, parents open both hands and place them on both sides of the back, doing rubbing movements from the back of the neck to the 12th thoracic vertebra, rubbing for 3 minutes.
Pediatric cough
Spinal manipulation method: The child lies prone or sideways in a comfortable position. The operator uses the thumb and index finger, middle finger, or thumb and the other four fingers to apply corresponding force in a pincer shape. Perform regular spinal manipulation 4-6 times, starting from the second time, add the heavy lifting technique, pinch three times and lift once. For coughs caused by acute illnesses, lift from the Dazhu point to the Changqiang point. When pressing the Feishu point, located 1.5 inches below the third thoracic vertebra, lift it heavily three times and coordinate with pressing and rubbing the Tiantu point and clearing the lung meridian. For coughs caused by chronic illnesses, pinch from the Changqiang point to the Dazhu point with gentle and soft manipulation. When pressing the Piyu and Feishu points, lift it heavily three times and then coordinate with pressing and rubbing the Tiantu point, clearing the lung meridian, pinching, rubbing to the Yang, and patting the upper back.
Common massage method: The massage therapist lightly massages the Tiantu point, located in the middle of the suprasternal notch, with the tip of the thumb 10-15 times. Then, use the thumb to push the Tiantu point in a straight line from the fingertip to the base of the thumb 200-400 times, which clears the lung meridian. Next, use one thumb or index finger to press on the Zhongyang point, located in the depression below the seventh thoracic vertebra, press and release with the edge of the fingernail, press 21 times in a row, and combine it with palm pressure. Finally, press and rub the Tiantu point with the thumb or index finger for 3 minutes.
Pediatric diarrhea
Spinal manipulation method: The child lies prone or sideways in a comfortable position. The parents use regular spinal manipulation from Changqiang to Dazhu points 4-6 times. Starting from the second time, they use the heavy lifting technique, pinch three times and lift once. When pressing the waist and Yu points, lift it heavily three times, then coordinate with pinching, pushing the waist and Yu points, and pushing the seventh segment down.
Common massage method: Use both thumbs to press on the waist and Yu points located at the sacral foramen in the sacrum, press and release with the edge of the fingernail, press 21 times in a row. Then, use one thumb to push the waist and Yu points with fingertip pressure towards the Dazhu point for 3 minutes. Next, use the thumb fingertip to gently rub the coccyx, move it upwards after a few rubs, and rub it until the second lumbar vertebra. The rubbing direction should be from bottom to top, repeat this rubbing motion 200-400 times. Finally, use the thumb fingertip to lightly press and rotate on the Guwei point, and repeat this kneading motion 200-400 times.
Pediatric constipation
Spinal manipulation method: The child lies prone or sideways in a comfortable position. The parents use regular spinal manipulation from Changqiang to Dazhu points 4-6 times. Starting from the second time, they use the heavy lifting technique, pinch three times and lift once. When pressing the Changqiang point in the sacrum, lift it heavily three times, then coordinate with pressing, kneading Changqiang, pushing down the seventh segment, kneading the Guwei point, and clearing the large intestine.
Common massage method: The massage therapist uses one thumb to press on the Changqiang point, located at the midpoint of the line connecting the coccyx tip and the anus, presses and releases with the fingertip, presses 21 times in a row. Then, use the fingertip to knead the Changqiang point, starting with light pressure and gradually increasing the force, then lightening the pressure again, repeat this kneading motion for 3 minutes. Next, use the index finger and thumb fingertip to press the second lumbar vertebra, push downwards a few times, then move downwards a bit, and push and rub until the tip of the sacrum in the lumbosacral region. The pushing and rubbing motion should be from top to bottom, repeat this motion 200-400 times. Finally, use the thumb fingertip to gently press on the Guwei point, and perform gentle and soft rotating movements, repeating this rubbing motion 200-400 times.
Pediatric loss of appetite
Spinal manipulation method: The child lies prone or sideways in a comfortable position. The parents use regular spinal manipulation from Changqiang to Dazhu points 4-6 times. Starting from the second time, they use the heavy lifting technique, pinch three times and lift once. When pressing the Piyu and Weiyu points on the back, lift them heavily three times, then coordinate with pressing and kneading the Piyu and Weiyu points, pushing the upper back, supplementing the spleen meridian, and kneading the Bamen point.
Common massage method: First, use the thumb to press on the spleen meridian point, located 1.5 inches away from the lower side of the 11th thoracic vertebra, on the child's back. Press with the fingertip with force, with one press and one release, repeat 21 times. Then, use both thumbs to press and knead the spleen meridian point for 3 minutes. Next, use both thumbs to press on the stomach meridian point, located 1.5 inches away from the lower side of the 12th thoracic vertebra, on the child's back. Press with the fingertip with force, with one press and one release, repeat 21 times. Then, use both thumbs to press and knead the spleen meridian point for 3 minutes. Then, place both palms on the muscles on both sides of the first thoracic vertebra on the back, push from the middle to the sides, starting from the first thoracic vertebra, move downwards a bit after a few pushes, and continue pushing until the 12th thoracic vertebra. Each round is completed after 5-6 repetitions. Repeat this motion 200-400 times.
Pediatric malnutrition
Spinal manipulation method: The child lies prone or sideways in a comfortable position. The parents use regular spinal manipulation from Changqiang to Dazhu points 4-6 times. Starting from the second time, they use the heavy lifting technique, pinch three times and lift once. When pressing the Piyu and Weiyu points on the back, lift them heavily three times, then coordinate with kneading, pushing the stomach chamber, supplementing the spleen meridian, kneading the Bamen point, and rubbing the upper back.
Common massage method: First, use the thumb to press on the stomach chamber point, located 3 inches away from the lower side of the 12th thoracic vertebra, on the child's back. Press and knead with the fingertip, press until the child feels a sour and distended sensation, continue kneading for 3 minutes. Then, place both thumbs on both sides of the stomach chamber point, while pressing downwards, push from the sides towards the ribs, repeat this pushing motion for 3 minutes. Then, supplement the spleen meridian 200-400 times, or use the thumb to push from the fingertips to the base of the thumb on the radial side, and knead the Bamen point 200-400 times.
