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Massage steps of constipation in children
1 Step 1: Identify the position of the large intestine meridian: The acupoint of the large intestine meridian in children's massage is outside the index finger of the child, close to the thumb end, and it is a straight line from the fingertip of the index finger to the tiger's mouth.

Massage method: when massaging, push your fingers gently, quickly and smoothly from the tiger's mouth to the tip of your index finger, and push them back and forth for 200 times.

Step 2: Press the position of Yangchi point of massage arm: Yangchi point of children is zhigou point, and its position is the point on the back of children's wrist joint and 3 inches away from the top of wrist transverse stripes.

Massage method: When massaging, press the thumb or middle finger on the abdomen and massage Yang Chi point 100 times.

Step 3: Rub the abdomen and let the child lie flat on the bed. When massaging, use the root of your palm to exert force. For younger children, put the index finger and middle finger together, press the abdomen of the finger and massage the abdomen of the child along the needle for about 5 minutes. Here, you must pay attention to the direction of massage when doing massage. Only by massaging the abdomen clockwise can we help relieve the symptoms of constipation in children.

4 Step 4: Knead Shu Tian and Zusanli points: Tianshu point is located 2 inches next to the umbilical cord, one on the left and one on the right; Zusanli is located 3 inches below the knee, one on the left and one on the right.

Massage method: Massage and stimulate four acupoints with the fingertips of thumb or middle finger, 50- 100 times each.