While people pay attention to pedicure and other health care, it also shows that meridian massage has an irreplaceable health care effect on the body. In fact, there are many meridians in people's hands, and regular finger massage can also play a role in health care and effectively prevent diseases. Fitness exercise suitable for anyone, let's follow Bian Xiao to see how fingers are massaged and what benefits massage has on our bodies.
It is clearly recorded in Chinese medicine that the hand has six meridians, which run through the internal organs of the body, and there are about 99 acupoints in one palm, which can clearly reflect the health status of the body. Massage these acupoints can not only effectively relieve the body's diseases, but also play a role in health care. Let's learn five finger massage techniques together.
Cross your hands and fingers, and exercise your wrist vigorously 1-2 minutes.
There are five ways to massage your fingers.
1, cross your hands and fingers, and exercise your wrists hard with each other 1-2 minutes, and stretch hard while clamping your fingers. Repeat 10-20 times.
2. Pinch each finger of the left hand with the thumb and forefinger of the right hand, twist the interphalangeal joint and shake it, then pinch the finger of the right hand with the thumb and forefinger of the left hand, twist the interphalangeal joint and shake it, and repeat it alternately for 3-5 times.
3. clench your fist, then slowly loosen your fingers one by one, straighten back as far as possible, and your fingers and hands are fan-shaped.
4. Pull each finger of the other hand with one hand, and pull the two hands alternately.
5. Imitate the action of playing the piano or typing, relax your wrist, loosen your five fingers and shake up and down.
Finger acupoint massage
Talking about five health-preserving points on fingers and their functions of preventing diseases with points. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Ashi point is everywhere in the body. There are many health-preserving acupoints on the feet and hands. Regular massage or acupuncture at these points can prevent and treat diseases. Here are five health-preserving acupoints on fingers and their effects.
Shaoshang point is the most backward point in lung meridian. Its position is on the thumb, and it is also the starting point for lung essence to reach the large intestine.
1, Shaoshang point
Shaoshang point is the most backward point in lung meridian. Its position is on the thumb, and it is also the starting point for lung essence to reach the large intestine. The origin of the name is mainly that when the qi of the meridians of the lung meridian reaches the hand, it is already weakly named. Can effectively treat symptoms such as schizophrenia, tonsillitis, apoplexy and coma.
Massage Shaoshang point, you can find a cotton swab, or turn the toothpick upside down, or use a pen, as long as it is round and blunt.
2. Shangyang Angle
The large intestine meridian of hand Yangming originates from Shangyang point, which is the well point of the large intestine meridian of hand Yangming. This acupoint is located on the radial side of the last segment of the index finger of the human hand, 0. 1 inch away from the nail angle. Indications are deafness, toothache, sore throat, jaw swelling, green blindness, finger numbness, fever, coma and other diseases.
3. Zhongheng point
Balance the acupoints of the middle finger. The middle finger corresponds to pericardium meridian, five senses and liver. Massage this health point and the whole middle finger frequently, which is mainly used to treat symptoms such as liver disease, fatigue, loss of appetite, tinnitus and dizziness.
4. Guanchong point
On the ulnar side of the end of the ring finger of the hand, it is 0.65438 0 inch away from the angle of nail root. This health-preserving acupoint is one of the first-aid acupoints, and its main functions are purging heat, inducing resuscitation, clearing throat, promoting blood circulation and dredging collaterals. Its main symptoms are: 1. Head and face diseases: headache, laryngitis, conjunctivitis, corneal leukoplakia, etc. Second, other diseases: cerebrovascular diseases, fever, indigestion in children and so on.
This health-preserving acupoint is located on the ulnar side of the phalanx of the distal phalanx of the little finger, which is 0.l inch away from the nail angle.
5. Shaoze point
This health-preserving acupoint is located on the ulnar side of the phalanx of the little finger, 0. 1 inch away from the nail angle. For heat syndrome, pricking blood is generally better. A drop of blood can relieve sore throat, fever and swollen teeth. It should be noted that this acupoint is not suitable for massage.
6, finger yoga-shoulder pain
Press around the roots of index finger and ring finger, inside and outside joints and between fingers with your hands. Focus on the part where you feel pain. Twist the index finger and ring finger to the left and right, and then press the finger toward the back of your hand.
Take the straight line where the middle finger is located as the "back bone", press the back of both hands, and concentrate on strengthening the massage on the painful part.
7, low back pain
Feel the pain near the back bone: press both sides of the middle phalanx and concentrate on the part where the pain is felt.
Press near the heel of thumb and forefinger, ring finger and little finger.
Pain on the outside of the waist: press near the heel of the thumb and forefinger, ring finger and little finger, focusing on the painful parts.
8, finger yoga-headache
The first joint is connected to the head. The back of the hand represents the back of the body, and the palm represents the front and surface of the body.
9. Headache
The first joint of the middle finger is in the direction of the head, and the nail corresponds to the position behind the head. Start from the first joint of the middle finger, expand and press toward the nail, and press the finger slowly. The middle finger fingerprint is located at the top, which is the part connecting the eyes.
10, eye fatigue
The upper center of the palm and middle finger fingerprints corresponds to the eye joint. The middle finger is accepted, the thumb is opposite, and the flat side of the hand is in phase with the upper half of the middle finger fingerprint.
Slowly press the nail part of the fingertip of the middle finger to increase the massage on the painful part. Effectively massage fingertips.
1 1, finger yoga-foot cold syndrome
Massage the little finger and thumb of the other hand with the abdomen of the ring finger and middle finger of one hand, and massage both sides of the back of the hand at the same time until the palm turns healthy pink. If the palm is cold, it is recommended to massage until the palm is hot.
In the middle of the palm, that is, from the root of the middle finger to the center of the wrist, "Dantian" is located below the "navel".
Anxiety, insomnia, burnout
12, anxiety, insomnia, burnout
Adjust the autonomic nervous system, concentrate the body energy, calm the body and mind, and focus on stimulating the position of the "navel" and "abdomen" of the palm.
Exhale slowly and press the "navel" position 10 second. Exhale slowly and press "Dantian" position 10 second.
What are the benefits of massaging your fingers?
1. When you want massage therapy, relieving stress is one of the first benefits you think of. This is also an important part of one's attempt to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Clinical research shows that even a single massage of 1.5 hours can significantly reduce heart rate, cortisol level and insulin level, among which massage therapy is helpful to relieve stress.
2, the body will produce unhealthy hormone accumulation, when we are in crowded traffic, or meet the deadline of work. Long-term suppressed "stress hormone" cortisol levels can lead to insomnia, headache and even digestive problems. Massage has been proved to reduce the body's cortisol. This puts the body into a relaxed rest and recovery mode. In fact, massage can trigger chemical reactions in the brain, which may lead to a lasting sense of relaxation, reduce stress and improve mood.
3, massage can relax, relax the muscles that cause pain in bad posture, and let your body position itself in a natural and painful free posture. Compared with the ongoing massage to relax muscles, relaxing joints has more freedom and pressure points. This enables the body to position itself in a healthy and natural posture, thus avoiding moving and responding to pain over time.
Long-term effects of massage therapy deeper than skin
The long-term effect of massage therapy is deeper than skin. Better blood circulation is part of the body chain reaction caused by regular massage treatment.
Massage therapy is a kind of exercise therapy that helps to maintain and improve flexibility. By acting on muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints, regular massage can improve your flexibility and range of motion, making your joints smoother and less prone to injury.
6. Clinical research shows that regular massage not only helps to relieve stress, but also can naturally increase the killing ability of immune system (the level of natural "killer cells" activity in human body) and reduce the number of T cells, thus improving the overall immune function of the body.
Summary: There are many meridians in the human body, and regular massage of meridians can play a health care role, which is very suitable for the elderly to learn. The above small series introduces the massage technique of finger meridian health care in detail, and explains the benefits of meridian health care. It is also a good choice to do more health exercises and move your fingers when you are free.