In pediatric tuina, there is an acupoint called Wuzhijie. This acupoint can be pinched or rubbed and is commonly used to treat night crying and alarm in children. Let's take a look at the accurate location diagram of Wuzhijie below.
Accurate Location Diagram of Wuzhijie
Wuzhijie is the first interphalangeal joint of the back of the hand between the five fingers. There are two methods of operation: pinching Wuzhijie and rubbing Wuzhijie.
Pinching Technique of Wuzhijie in Pediatric Tuina
The masseur holds the child's hand with one hand, palm facing down, and uses the thumbnail of the other hand's thumb to pinch the joint between the little finger and thumb, one by one. Then, rub the joint for 3-5 times and massage it for 30-50 times. This is called pinching and rubbing Wuzhijie.
Rubbing Technique of Wuzhijie in Pediatric Tuina
The masseur holds the patient's hand with one hand and uses the thumb and index finger to rub the Wuzhijie 30-50 times. This is called rubbing Wuzhijie.
Functions and Effects of Wuzhijie
Pinching and rubbing Wuzhijie can calm the mind, dispel wind and phlegm, open the meridians, and promote blood circulation. Pinching Wuzhijie is mainly used for symptoms such as restlessness and wind alarm, while rubbing Wuzhijie is mainly used for symptoms such as chest stuffiness, phlegm asthma, and cough. Regularly rubbing and twisting Wuzhijie is beneficial for the intellectual development of children and can be used for pediatric health care.
Specialized Tuina Technique for Wuzhijie
Hold the child's hand with one hand, palm facing down, and use the thumb of the other hand to pinch the child's thumb to little finger, pinching 3-5 times. Then, use the thumb pad in a clockwise direction to rub and press from the child's thumb to little finger, rubbing 30-50 times. Long-term tuina can relieve symptoms such as night crying and cough.
