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Where can I massage to lower blood pressure and press acupoints?
1 Dizziness and antihypertensive massage Baihui point Baihui point is located in the center of the head, where many meridians of the human body gather, and it is an important big point for head health care. Massage this point can develop human potential, increase qi in the body, regulate the function of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, and effectively lower blood pressure. However, this acupoint is mainly suitable for the treatment of primary hypertension, but it is ineffective for hypertension caused by other reasons.

Massage method: press the thumb tightly on Baihui point and rotate it clockwise for 8 1 time, which can calm the nerves, clear the brain and lower blood pressure.

2 Finger pressing Ren Ying point to control blood pressure Ren Ying point is located on both sides of Adam's apple in the middle of neck. If you touch it with your hand, you will feel the pulse beating.

The location of Ren Ying point is called carotid sinus, which is the key to monitor the blood supply to the brain and the oxygen content in the blood. Therefore, the acupoint massage here will play a role in lowering and controlling blood pressure.

Massage method: except the thumb, the other four fingers are close together, the left finger is from the left and the right finger is from the right, and the two sides of the Adam's apple are pinched respectively. Press the intersection of people with your fingers, and slowly increase the pressure, so that the neck slowly tilts to the right first, and then slowly tilts to the left. Repeat this 7- 15 times, usually 2-3 times a day, and blood pressure will gradually increase.

3 Press Laogong point to lower blood pressure. Laogong point is located in the center of the palm, which can make people feel mental fatigue and inhibit mental excitement. When patients with hypertension are nervous and their blood pressure rises, gently pressing Laogong point with your thumb at the palm of your hand can produce a good antihypertensive effect. Generally, press it three times a day, morning, middle and evening 1 time, and you can alternately press it for 5- 10 minutes each time.

Note: It is better to gently press Laogong point when exhaling. The breath required for exhalation is thin and long, lasting for about half a minute. If you feel a little uncomfortable, stop exhaling. While inhaling, the thumb pressure should be weakened.

4 press the Hegu point to lower blood pressure. Touch down along the intersection of the phalanges of thumb and forefinger on the back of hand. At the intersection, near the index finger, press it forward slightly, and you will feel numb. This is Hegu point. Stimulating Hegu point can inhibit excited nerves, thus achieving the purpose of lowering blood pressure. Hypertensive patients can press Hegu point with index finger and thumb, exhale slowly when pressing, and keep their hands still when inhaling. Press Hegu point for 2-3 minutes with each hand, then alternate your left and right hands for 4-5 times, that is, once, usually 2-3 times a day, and then do it.