Anemia is a common disease in children. Children with anemia often exhibit symptoms such as restlessness, crying, loss of appetite, bloating, malnutrition, and frequent colds. In addition to paying attention to daily life and diet, massage therapy can also help alleviate pediatric anemia. Below, we will teach you the massage techniques for pediatric anemia.
Causes and Pathogenesis of Pediatric Anemia
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the digestive function of the spleen and stomach in children is not fully developed. Improper diet can easily damage the digestive function of the spleen and stomach, leading to the inability to transform food into qi and blood, resulting in anemia.
Massage the following acupoints to nourish the spleen and stomach and alleviate pediatric anemia.
Rubbing and Pressing Zhongwan
Location: Located in the upper abdomen, on the midline, 4 inches above the navel.
Technique: Rub and press Zhongwan with the fingertips of the index, middle, and ring fingers for 1 minute.
Pressing Zusanli
Location: Located on the outer side of the lower leg, 4 inches below the knee, one horizontal finger width from the anterior edge of the tibia (middle finger).
Technique: Press Zusanli with the thumb pad for 1 minute, applying moderate pressure until a local soreness and distension is felt.
Pressing Sanyinjiao
Location: Sanyinjiao is located on the inner side of the lower leg, 3 inches above the tip of the medial malleolus, behind the medial edge of the tibia.
Technique: Press Sanyinjiao with the thumb pad for 1 minute, applying firm pressure until a local soreness and distension is felt.
Tonifying the Spleen Meridian
Location: The spleen meridian is located on the spiral surface of the distal phalanx of the thumb.
Technique: Use the thumb pad to firmly push the distal phalanx of the thumb towards the base of the thumb for 100 times.
Rubbing Pishu
Location: Pishu is located on the back, 1.5 inches away from the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra.
Technique: Gently rub and knead Pishu with the thumb pad.
Rubbing Weishu
Location: Weishu is located on the back, 1.5 inches away from the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra.
Technique: Gently rub and knead Weishu with the thumb pad.
Explanation of the Pediatric Anemia Massage Acupoints
Rubbing and pressing Zhongwan strengthens the spleen and nourishes the stomach, reduces counterflow, and promotes urination; pressing Zusanli promotes meridian circulation; pressing Sanyinjiao regulates the meridians and harmonizes qi and blood; tonifying the spleen meridian regulates the spleen and nourishes the stomach, and regulates the intestines; rubbing Pishu strengthens the spleen and harmonizes the stomach, stops vomiting and diarrhea; rubbing Weishu regulates the stomach and assists in digestion. By regularly massaging these six acupoints, it can help alleviate pediatric anemia.
