Anal prolapse refers to the condition where the rectum protrudes from the anus in children. If not treated in a timely manner, it can become more difficult to treat as the anus becomes more relaxed and does not retract. Let's take a look at the benefits of massage therapy for anal prolapse.
Baiqiang Dachangyu Formula
Composition: Dachangyu (1.5 inches below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra), Baihui (7 inches straight up from the posterior hairline), Changqiang (0.5 inches below the tip of the coccyx, approximately at the midpoint between the tip of the coccyx and the anus).
Massage Benefits: Nourishing the Yuan and Rong channels, invigorating qi and lifting prolapse, strengthening the intestines and restraining the anus.
Indications: Qi deficiency prolapse.
Massage Explanation: Dachangyu is the location where the qi of the large intestine meridian is applied, and it connects to the intestines, promoting the circulation of qi in the large intestine; Baihui is the meeting point of the Du meridian and the hand and foot Yang meridians, with the function of warming yang and promoting meridian circulation, invigorating qi and lifting prolapse; Changqiang is located in the area of the anus, so massaging Changqiang can strengthen the intestines and restrain the anus, and it is also a collateral point of the Du meridian and the meeting point of the Du meridian and the Foot Shaoyin meridian, which is beneficial for kidney health. The combination of these three points is called Baiqiang Dachangyu Formula, which can nourish the Yuan and Rong channels, invigorate the spleen and qi, lift prolapse, and treat anal prolapse.
"Qianjin" Anal Prolapse Formula
Composition: Henggu (5 inches below the navel, on the side of the midline), Changqiang (0.5 inches below the tip of the coccyx, approximately at the midpoint between the tip of the coccyx and the anus).
Massage Benefits: Nourishing the Yuan and Rong channels, invigorating the middle and lifting prolapse, restraining the intestines and fixing prolapse.
Massage Explanation: Henggu is a point on the Kidney meridian of the Foot Shaoyin, and it is also the meeting point of the Kidney meridian and the Conception vessel, so it has the functions of nourishing the Kidney essence and regulating the Conception vessel, governing qi transformation; Changqiang is beneficial for strengthening the Kidney and fixing prolapse; thus, according to the "Qianjin" formula, "moxibustion on Henggu strengthens the Kidney" and "moxibustion on the turtle's tail strengthens the Kidney". The turtle's tail refers to the Changqiang point. By massaging these two points, known as the "Qianjin" Anal Prolapse Formula, the functions of nourishing the Kidney and strengthening the middle, fixing the intestines and prolapse can be enhanced, treating chronic anal prolapse.
If Baihui, Dachangyu, Qihai, and Tanzhong are also massaged, the functions of invigorating qi and lifting prolapse, and fixing the intestines and prolapse will be greatly increased.
Baihui Anal Prolapse Formula
Composition: Baihui (7 inches straight up from the posterior hairline), Mingmen (below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra), Changqiang (0.5 inches below the tip of the coccyx, approximately at the midpoint between the tip of the coccyx and the anus), Chengshan (top of the depression between the two bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle), Neiguan (2 inches above the wrist crease, between the flexor carpi radialis tendon and the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon).
Benefits: Warming the Kidney yang, nourishing the Yin channels, invigorating qi and restraining the anus.
Massage Indications: Yang deficiency prolapse.
Massage Explanation: Baihui is the meeting point of all Yang channels and has the function of invigorating qi and lifting prolapse; Mingmen is located between the two kidneys, which store essence and are the root of life, and it has the function of strengthening yang and nourishing the Kidney, making it suitable for the treatment of deficiency-cold syndromes; Changqiang is the meeting point of the Du meridian and the Kidney meridian of the Foot Shaoyin, with the functions of nourishing the Kidney, restraining the anus, and fixing prolapse; Chengshan is a point on the Bladder meridian of the Foot Taiyang, with the function of spreading yang qi, so massaging Chengshan can benefit the Kidney and fix prolapse; Neiguan is a collateral point of the Pericardium meridian and also a meeting point of the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao meridian, which connects to the Yin Wei meridian and helps maintain the Yin channels, so Neiguan is used to treat posterior Yin anus diseases. When these points are combined and massaged together, they can treat prolapse caused by Kidney yang deficiency, lower Jiao qi deficiency, and loss of anus control.
Yiqi Juxian Anal Prolapse Formula
Composition: Baihui (7 inches straight up from the posterior hairline), Changqiang (0.5 inches below the tip of the coccyx, approximately at the midpoint between the tip of the coccyx and the anus), Shenque (in the middle of the navel), Qihai (1.5 inches below the navel), Sanyinjiao (3 inches above the inner ankle, on the posterior edge of the tibia).
Benefits: Invigorating qi and lifting prolapse, fixing the intestines and prolapse.
Massage Indications: Kidney qi deficiency and downward descent causing anal prolapse.
Massage Explanation: Baihui, as a point on the Du meridian, has the function of lifting yang and raising prolapse; Changqiang is a point on the Du meridian that connects to the Ren meridian, Kidney meridian, and Foot Taiyang meridian, with the functions of nourishing the Du meridian, invigorating the Kidney, and fixing the bladder and prolapse; Shenque is the meeting point of the Ren meridian and the Kidney meridian, it is also a point on the Ren meridian that connects to the Stomach and Spleen meridians, and it has the functions of invigorating qi and lifting prolapse; Qihai is a point on the Ren meridian below the navel, it has the function of invigorating qi and lifting prolapse; Sanyinjiao is a point on the Foot Taiyang Spleen meridian that separates to enter the Ren meridian, and it connects to the anus, so stimulating Sanyinjiao can activate the meridian qi of the Taiyang meridian and has the function of lifting yang and lifting prolapse.
Qixu Anal Prolapse Massage Formula
Composition: Tonifying the Spleen meridian, tonifying the Lung meridian, tonifying the Large Intestine meridian, pushing and rubbing the Tiger's Mouth Three Gates, rubbing Baihui, rotating the Outer Labor Palace on the right side, rubbing Turtle's Tail, pushing the Seven Vertebrae Up, pinching the spine, rubbing the Middle of the Yin Meridian.
Benefits: Tonifying the middle and invigorating qi, lifting and fixing prolapse.
Massage Explanation: Children with congenital deficiencies, or those who are weak after illness, or those who have been weakened by long-term diarrhea, depleting the body's true qi, may experience qi deficiency and downward descent, lack of upward control, and result in anal prolapse. Therefore, strengthening the spleen and invigorating qi, lifting and fixing prolapse, can be achieved through tonifying the Spleen meridian, pushing the Tiger's Mouth Three Gates, rubbing Baihui, and pinching the spine; tonifying the Lung meridian and the Large Intestine meridian can tonify the lungs, invigorate qi, and contract the anus; rotating the Outer Labor Palace on the right side is warm in nature and has the function of warming yang, so it is used to treat qi deficiency anal prolapse; rubbing Turtle's Tail and pushing the Seven Vertebrae Up have the effect of invigorating qi, lifting prolapse, and contracting the anus; the Foot Taiyang meridian enters the Yin Wei meridian at the Middle of the Yin Meridian, so the Middle of the Yin Meridian can stimulate the meridian qi of the Taiyang meridian and has the function of lifting yang and lifting prolapse.
Shire Tuo Anal Prolapse Massage Formula
Composition: Clearing the Spleen meridian, clearing the Large Intestine meridian, clearing the Small Intestine meridian, retreating the Six Fu, rubbing Shoulder Yang Pond, rubbing Tian Shu, rubbing Turtle's Tail.
Benefits: Clearing heat, moistening dryness, and promoting bowel movements.
Massage Explanation: Clearing the Large Intestine meridian, rubbing Tian Shu, retreating the Six Fu can clear the heat in the intestines and stomach; clearing the Spleen meridian, clearing the Small Intestine meridian can clear and promote the elimination of damp-heat; rubbing Shoulder Yang Pond can clear heat in the intestines; rubbing Turtle's Tail can regulate the intestines and lift prolapse.
