1, massage four acupoints.
Zusanli: It is named because it can treat upper, middle and lower abdominal syndromes. It is one of the nine acupoints in Huiyang, and it is an important acupoint for stomach diseases and human body strengthening. Massage Zusanli has the function of invigorating middle qi. The method of tonifying can strengthen the spleen, nourish the stomach and tonify the middle qi, which is similar to the effects of drugs such as Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Dioscorea opposita and Jujube. The purgative method has the functions of promoting digestion, harmonizing stomach and dredging intestines, similar to those of hawthorn and rhubarb.
Shenmen: it is the starting point of the heart meridian of hand shaoyin at the depression slightly above the lateral end of wrist transverse stripes, and it is known as the gate of entering and leaving. The tonic method has the effects of calming the heart, calming the nerves and invigorating the heart qi, which is similar to the effects of Ziziphus jujuba seed and Platycladus orientalis seed. The purgation can clear the heart and enlighten the mind, similar to the effects of Zixuedan, Acorus gramineus and Amber.
Sanyinjiao point: 4 fingers upward from the medial malleolus, which is the point of foot Taiyin spleen meridian, named after the intersection of liver, spleen and kidney. Liver storing blood, spleen controlling blood, kidney storing essence and coexistence of essence and blood are important acupoints for treating diseases related to blood syndrome. Tonifying method has the functions of invigorating spleen, enriching blood, and enriching blood, which is similar to the effects of angelica, donkey-hide gelatin, placenta hominis, coix seed and other drugs; The purgation method has the function of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, which is similar to that of Guiwei, Ren Tao and Honghua.
Guanyuan: Located at the four fingers below the navel, it is the point of Ren meridian, located at the intersection of Yin and Yang, which can greatly supplement Yuanyang, hence the name. The Analects of Confucius said: "This point is the place where men store essence and women store blood", which can cure "all kinds of deficiency and all kinds of damage". Tonifying method has the function of tonifying kidney-yang, similar to antler, cinnamon, Morinda officinalis, curculigo and epimedium. This point is mostly used to treat deficiency diseases, and purging method is less used.
2. Other massage methods
Turn your eyes: sit up, turn your eyes to the left five times, then look forward for a while, then turn right five times, and look forward for a while. It's good for protecting your eyesight.
Eye-nourishing: Press the bilateral Jingming point (0. 1 inch above the inner corner of the eye) 15 ~ 30 seconds with two index fingers, which can stop eye pain and improve eyesight.
Bath head: press your hands and palms on your forehead, rub slightly on the lower side of your forehead, then turn it over to the ear behind your head, gently brush your head and return to your forehead. 1 time.
Rubbing eyelids: Gently press the double eyelids with both thumbs, then rotate and rub them 20 times clockwise and counterclockwise. Has the effects of eliminating eye pain and improving eyesight.
Press the sun: press the index finger of both hands on the temples on both sides to rotate, and massage clockwise and counterclockwise 10 ~ 15 times. Has analgesic and refreshing effects.
Dai Lvzhu: Tap the bilateral Dai Lvzhu points (located in the depression between the eyebrows) alternately from left to right with the protruding part of the thumb bent, each point 15 ~ 20 times, and the intensity shall be subject to slight discomfort. It has the effects of eliminating forehead pain, eye swelling and restoring visual fatigue.
3. Master the intensity of massage
Specifically, such as cervical spondylosis massage, it is divided into two situations:
1. Mild cervical spondylosis, including cervical type, nerve root type and vertebral artery type, can be massaged according to the patient's tolerance;
2. Severe cervical spondylosis, including mixed cervical spondylosis and cervical spondylotic myelopathy, should be lightly massaged or even not massaged, because if the force is too large, it will stimulate the spinal cord, leading to aggravated symptoms or more serious consequences.
Lumbar spondylosis is also divided into two situations:
1. Acute lumbar disc herniation. At this time, the nerve roots are in a state of edema, so you must stay in bed and not massage. At this time, if you are stimulated more, the edema will not disappear easily and the symptoms will be aggravated;
2. In the stable period of lumbar diseases, the intensity of massage should be gradual and gradually aggravated to achieve the effect of relaxing muscles and relieving pain.
In addition, scapulohumeral periarthritis, acute lumbar sprain and knee arthritis can be massaged according to the patient's tolerance. Remind everyone that old people with osteoporosis must be gently massaged.