Hypotension is relatively easy to overlook compared to hypertension. Acupressure massage has a significant effect on improving low blood pressure. Meridians such as the Pericardium Meridian, Heart Meridian, and Triple Burner Meridian all have an impact on blood pressure. Long-term massage of acupoints along these meridians can help alleviate low blood pressure. Now let's take a look at where to massage for low blood pressure.
Full Body Massage for Low Blood Pressure
1. The masseur holds the patient's head with both hands and uses the thumbs to press on Baihui, starting from the top and moving downward.
2. The masseur holds the patient's head from behind and uses the thumbs to press on Tianzhu.
3. The patient lies prone, and the masseur uses the thumb to press on the Jueyinshu on the patient's back, applying slight pressure and repeatedly pressing.
4. The patient lies supine. The masseur's index and middle fingers are brought together, with the middle finger as the center, pressing on Huangyu with slightly increased pressure, repeatedly pressing for 1 minute.
Hand, Foot, and Ear Massage for Low Blood Pressure
1. Use the thumb to press the cardiac reflex zone on the hand for 5-10 minutes.
2. Use the thumb to press on Shenmen, Daling, Hegu, and Yangchi for 5 seconds each, then quickly release.
3. Gently tap the soles and soles of the feet with an empty drink bottle for 15-20 minutes, focusing on the reflex zones of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and reproductive glands.
4. Use the thumb to knead Yongquan, gradually increasing the pressure within bearable limits, kneading about 5 times, and then massage the other side in the same way.
5. Use the index finger to press the adrenal gland and other reflex zones on the ear 10 times each.
Acupressure Massage for Low Blood Pressure
1. The masseur uses the fingertip or the combined index and middle fingers of the left hand to gently knead the Baihui acupoint, clockwise for 50 times, and then counterclockwise for 50 times, with a slightly light and steady pressure.
2. Use the same method to massage Tianzhu.
3. Use the index and middle fingers to press and knead Yangchi acupoint, clockwise for 50-100 times, with a pressure that feels slightly sore.
4. Use the thumb and index and middle fingers to pinch and knead Hegu acupoint, alternately twisting and pushing forward, kneading 30-50 times, with a pressure that feels slightly painful.
5. Knead Yinlingquan and Zusanli acupoints 50 times each, with a feeling of soreness and swelling.
Self-Massage Methods for Low Blood Pressure
1. In case of sudden onset, quickly use the tip of the thumb to press Neiguan acupoint for 2 minutes.
2. For people who cannot get out of bed due to low blood pressure, use a wooden stick to press the heel, promote blood return, and improve blood circulation in the legs.
3. Hold the fist lightly and tap the soles of the feet for 15-20 minutes, rotate the ankles for 15-20 minutes, and then massage the soles of the feet, twice a day.
4. Massage the Baihui acupoint on the top of the head, clockwise and counterclockwise for 50 rounds each, 2-3 times a day, for a total of 10 days.
Daily Prevention and Treatment Measures for Low Blood Pressure
1. Pay attention to rest: People who frequently experience low blood pressure should pay attention to a balance between work and rest, ensure sufficient sleep, and prevent low blood pressure from occurring.
2. Prevent orthostatic hypotension: When sitting, squatting, or lying down for a long time and needing to stand upright, always rise slowly, especially for the elderly and women.
3. Prevent nutritional deficiency-related hypotension: Diet control and weight loss often lead to malnutrition and low blood pressure. Therefore, when losing weight, it is necessary to ensure the normal supply of nutrients to avoid low blood pressure.
