1, how to do foot massage?
First, the order of massage
The whole foot massage should start from the left foot, massage the kidney, ureter and bladder three times, and then press the soles of the feet, the inside of the feet, the outside of the feet and the instep. In massage, the key point is to find sensitive points, so that you don't need to use too much force, and the massage place will feel sore and effective.
Second, the intensity of massage.
The intensity of massage is an important factor to obtain curative effect, and too little intensity will have no effect. On the other hand, it is unbearable, so it should be moderate and even. The so-called moderation refers to the principle of "getting angry" in the massage area. The so-called uniformity means that the intensity of massage should be gradually infiltrated and lifted slowly, with a certain rhythm, not fast and slow, sometimes light and sometimes heavy.
Third, massage time.
In massage therapy, we should master the massage time according to the patient's disease, symptoms and physique. Generally, the massage time for a single reflex zone is 3-5 minutes, but for the kidney, ureter and bladder reflex zone, it must be massaged for 5 minutes to strengthen the urinary function, so as to expel toxic substances from the body. The overall massage time should be controlled in 30 ~ 45 minutes.
2, foot massage matters needing attention
1, nails must be cut short and washed before massage. In order to avoid harm to the skin, apply ointment to the skin for lubrication, and then massage in circles or up and down according to the situation of the massage point. And for most massage parts, we should pay attention to massage in the direction of the heart, and the intensity of stimulation should be from light to heavy, and gradually increase the pressure.
2. If the patient is nervous, tired or emotional, let the patient have a rest and wait for the patient to calm down before treatment.
3. Drink 500ml of warm water within half an hour after massage (no more than150ml for patients with nephropathy). So as to promote the excretion of metabolic waste.
4. The room should be kept warm and ventilated to keep the air fresh. Don't blow the patient's feet with a fan when treating diseases in summer.
5. Avoid pressing the bone to prevent periosteum inflammation or bleeding and swelling (patients with thrombocytopenia are prone to cyanosis, which should be noted).
6, foot injury, to avoid pressing the injured part of the foot, you should find out the pain point massage in the reflex zone of the upper and lower limbs.
7, long-term foot massage, the feeling of foot pain will be dull pain, then you can soak your feet in salt water for half an hour, the sensitivity of your feet will be enhanced, and the treatment effect will be greatly improved.