Massage can treat many diseases and relieve pain. Chinese massage is the basis of all massages, and the therapeutic effect is achieved by massaging acupoints.
Massage, also called massage, is the preferred treatment method of traditional Chinese medicine for treating diseases and health care. The thumb or the heel of the palm is used to gradually press down on a certain part or acupuncture point, and then leave it there, not rigidly. This is an induction technique that is suitable for all parts of the body. Clinically, massage methods are divided into massage methods, palm massage methods, elbow flexion massage methods, etc.
Refers to the pressing method. The contact surface is small, and the intensity of stimulation is easy to control and adjust. It can not only open blockages, dispel cold and relieve pain, but also provide health and beauty care. It is one of the most commonly used health massage techniques. Pressing the acupuncture points on the face and eyes as usual can not only beautify the skin, but also protect eyesight.
Palm pressing method. The contact surface is large and the stimulation is relatively gentle. It is suitable for treating large and flat areas, such as the lower back, abdomen, etc.
Bend your elbows and press the method. Use the protruding olecranon part when bending the elbow to press the body surface. This method has high pressure and strong stimulation, so it is only suitable for parts with developed and thick muscles, such as the waist and hips.
When operating the method, the applied part should be close to the body surface and cannot be moved. The force should be from light to heavy, and violent force should not be used to press suddenly. The pressing method is often combined with the kneading method to form the "pressing and kneading" compound technique. That is, when the pressing force reaches a certain depth, a small amount of slow kneading is performed, making the technique both hard and soft, both powerful and gentle. Attach the palm or finger surface to the surface of the acupuncture point, and use the wrist joint and forearm to rub clockwise or counterclockwise in a circular and rhythmic manner. Mo method is divided into finger massage method. Palm massage method, palm root massage method, etc.
Refer to massage method. Use the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger surface to attach to a certain part, and make a rhythmic circular motion with the wrist joint as the center, together with the palm and fingers.
Palm rubbing method. Use the palm surface to attach to a certain part, with the wrist joint as the center, and make rhythmic circular movements with the palms and fingers.
Mob the method with your palms. Use the large and hypothenar forces at the base of the palm to rub the body. During the rubbing, each finger is slightly raised, the inter-finger and finger-metacarpal joints are slightly flexed, and the wrist is used to swing left and right; the operation can be performed alternately with both hands.
When using the massage method, the elbow joint is required to flex naturally, the wrist is relaxed, the fingers and palms are naturally straightened, and the movements should be gentle and coordinated. The frequency is about 120 times per minute. This method stimulates gently and gently, and is a commonly used method for the chest, abdomen, and flanks. If you regularly use massage to caress the abdomen and flanks, it can unblock the qi machine, widen the chest, regulate qi, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and increase appetite. Place four fingers together, close to the skin, and push the muscles upward or to both sides. The push method can be divided into horizontal push method, direct push method, rotary push method, combined push method, etc. Now we will only explain it using the horizontal inference method. The horizontal push method also refers to the horizontal push method, the palm push method and the elbow push method:
(1) Refers to the horizontal push method. Use the surface of your thumb to apply force, and the other four fingers to spread the force, and push along the meridians or in the parallel direction of the muscle fibers. This method is often used on the shoulders, back, chest, abdomen, waist, hips and limbs.
(2) Palm push method. Use your palms to lie flat on the skin, focus on the heel of your palms, and push in a certain direction. You can also overlap your palms and push in a certain direction. This method is often used for larger areas.
(3) Elbow push method. After bending the elbow, use the olecranon protrusion to push in a certain direction. This method has strong stimulating power and is only suitable for areas with rich and developed muscles, such as the buttocks and the bladder meridian on both sides of the back and spine.
When using the pushing method, the fingers, palms, and elbows should be close to the body surface, the force should be steady, and the speed should be slow and even. This technique can be used in various parts of the human body. It can enhance muscle excitability, promote blood circulation, and relax muscles and activate collaterals. To pinch and lift is called taking.
This method is to hold the affected area or acupuncture point end-to-end with your thumb, index finger, and middle finger, apply symmetrical force, and press it loosely and tightly. When using the holding method, the wrist should be relaxed and flexible, and use the finger surface to exert force. The movements should be gentle and consistent, not intermittent, and the force should be from light to heavy, and then from heavy to light, and no sudden force should be used. This method is also one of the commonly used health-care massage techniques. It has the functions of dispelling wind and cold, relaxing muscles and collaterals, resuscitating and relieving pain. It is suitable for neck, shoulders, limbs and other parts or acupoints, and is often used as the ending technique of massage. Use the rib surface of your fingers or the palm of your hand to apply on the acupuncture points, and make gentle and gentle circular motions.
Kneading methods are divided into: finger kneading method, thenar kneading method, palm kneading method, etc.
①Finger kneading method. Use your thumb, middle finger, or index finger, middle finger, or ring finger to gently press the surface or fingertips on a certain acupuncture point or part, and make gentle, small circular motions.
②Thenar kneading method. Use the thenar part of your palm to adsorb it on a certain part or acupuncture point, and make gentle circular motions.
③Palm kneading method. Use the heel of your palm to exert force, relax your wrist, and use your wrist joint and forearm to make small circular motions. The kneading method is one of the commonly used techniques in health care massage. It has the functions of widening the chest and regulating qi, eliminating accumulation and stagnation, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain. It is suitable for all parts of the body, such as kneading the midsection and abdomen, combined with other techniques to improve gastrointestinal function. It has good health care effects. It refers to holding the distal end of the patient's upper limb or lower limb with both hands, and using minimal force to make continuous small-amplitude up and down shaking to make the joints feel loose. It can be divided into upper limb shaking method and lower limb shaking method. This method has the effect of loosening veins and smoothing joints. It is often combined with the rubbing method as a finishing method to make the patient feel relaxed. After repeated practice and mastering the above techniques, you should also understand the main content of self-massage health care.
It is usually divided into the following actions, and it is best to perform them in order when using them.
(a) Clean mouth. After closing your lips slightly, use your tongue to roll it vigorously between the teeth and lips, turning right and left 30 times each.
(b) Knock on the teeth. When the lips are slightly closed, tap the upper and lower teeth rhythmically about 35 times.
(c) Rub hands. Rub the palms of your hands against each other vigorously, from slow to fast, about 30 times until it is hot.
(d) Rub your face. Use warmed palms to wipe your face, bend your fingers slightly and bring your five fingers together. Use both hands to gently cover your face, brushing it downward from your forehead, as if you were washing your face 30 times.
(e) Rub the sun. Use the middle fingers of both hands to press and knead the temples on both sides, first clockwise, then counterclockwise, 7 to 8 times each.
(f) The finishing touch. Use the tips of the index fingers of both hands to press the double eye points respectively, massage about 20 times.
(g) Rub your eyes. Use the food, middle and ring knuckles of both hands to rotate and rub along the two eye frames, first from the inside to the outside, and then from the outside to the inside, 7 to 8 times each.
(h) Press the sun. Use the tips of the index fingers of both hands to press the temples on both sides and rotate them 15 times in clockwise and counterclockwise directions.
(i) Comb your hair. Bend your ten fingers slightly, touch the scalp with your fingertips, and "comb your hair" from the forehead to the pillow, massage about 25 times.
(j) Sound the sky drum. First, press the two ear holes tightly with the palms of both hands, and tap the occipital bone of the head 15 times with the three fingers between the two hands. Then cover the ear holes with your palms, and press the occiput of the head firmly without moving your fingers, then suddenly lift it away, and open and close it continuously for 15 times; finally insert the two middle fingers or index fingers into the ear holes and turn them three times, and then suddenly pull them out. Do this 3 to 5 times.
(k) Rub your chest. Press the outer top of both breasts with your palms, rotate and knead them, and knead them 10 times in clockwise and counterclockwise directions.
(l) Grasp the shoulder muscles. Use the right thumb, index and middle finger to pinch and lift the left shoulder muscle, and then use the left thumb, index and middle finger to pinch and lift the right shoulder muscle. In this way, the left and right hands are crossed, pinching and lifting 10 to 15 times each.
(m) Rub the pubic area. Use the index finger, middle finger and ring finger of your right hand to rub the lower abdomen, centered on the Dantian point, usually 30 to 50 times.
(n) Rub the waist. First, rub your hands together to warm them, press your waist tightly, and rub your hands down to the middle of the tail. Move your left and right hands up and down, and do it on both sides at the same time. Rub 30 times.
(o) Click to jump. First press the Huantiao acupoint on the left hip with the tip of the left thumb, and then press the Huantiao acupoint on the right hip with the right hand, in a cross pattern, 10 times on each side.
(p) Rub the thighs. Hold one thigh tightly with both hands, rub it down to the knee, and then rub it back to the thigh, rubbing back and forth 20 times.
(q) Rub the calf. Use both palms to hold the calf on one side tightly, rotate and knead it, 20 to 30 times on each side.
(r) Rub the spring. First rub your hands together to heat them, then use the middle three fingers of your right hand to rub the sole of your left foot, with Yongquan point as the center, usually 30 to 50 times until the left sole of your foot becomes warm; then use the middle three fingers of your left hand to rub the sole of your right foot. Rub heat.
The above-mentioned massage movements each have their own health-care effects. For example, tapping on the teeth can promote blood circulation around the teeth, help to strengthen the teeth and prevent certain dental diseases; tongue movements can massage the oral mucosa and It functions as a gum, and can stimulate saliva secretion to help digestion; rubbing the face can promote facial blood circulation and help maintain the elasticity and tension of facial skin; Wutiangu can help prevent the occurrence of dizziness, strong neck and other symptoms Rubbing the abdomen can improve blood circulation in the abdominal cavity, promote intestinal peristalsis, and promote digestive function; rubbing Yongquan not only helps walking by improving local circulation, but also helps prevent the occurrence of insomnia, heart palpitations and other diseases. It can be seen that practicing the above movements every day is of certain value for health and fitness and disease prevention.