1, the benefits of foot massage
1, foot massage to prevent and treat cervical spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis, also known as cervical syndrome, is a degenerative disease of bones. Medical experts have found that massaging the cervical vertebra in the reflex zone of the foot can produce exciting curative effects. The intensity is light at first, and gradually increases, so it is advisable to feel a little pain. Massage time is optional, preferably once in the morning and once in the evening. 10 ~ 30 minutes. After two weeks, it will have unexpected effects on general patients with cervical spondylosis.
2, foot massage can cure insomnia.
Every night before going to bed, meditate cross-legged, with the soles of your feet facing up, then hold your breath and get rid of other thoughts, and massage Yongquan point in the palm of your feet hundreds of times with your thumb (Yongquan point is located in the depression in front of the soles of your feet). After a period of time, sleep improves and you can sleep until dawn. Foot massage can relieve stress.
Modern people are often in a tense and high-profile state, which leads to dysfunction of inhibition, neurosis, insomnia and forgetfulness. If you can meditate before going to bed and do a foot massage, the focus of attention will fall on the soles of your feet, which will inhibit the cerebral cortex. After a period of foot massage stimulation, excitement and inhibition will naturally change, and the circulation will be normal and maintain balance. Finally, sleep well at night, be energetic during the day, live a regular life, and the disorder of viscera will be improved. Appetite is greatly increased, spirit is full, work efficiency is improved, and it seems to have the effect of eliminating all diseases and thoroughly remoulding oneself.
3, foot massage can prevent cancer and detoxify
Science has proved that saliva can prevent cancer. And massage the Yongquan point on the sole of the foot, the saliva will keep pouring out, and the patient will slowly swallow it in small sips, which is of great benefit to the body. In addition, drink a cup of cold boiled water to detoxify after foot massage. According to medical theory: pedicure promotes blood circulation. After drinking water, it not only supplements water, but also enhances the excretion of waste toxins. Renal function is improved and metabolism is normal, so people appear light and normal.
4, foot massage to prevent pregnant women from vomiting
Some pregnant women have persistent and severe vomiting, even unable to eat, general weakness, obvious emaciation, less urine, dry skin and mucous membrane, sunken eyes and so on. Must be treated in time, so as not to affect the development of mother and fetus. Foot massage therapy has a quick effect on this disease.
5, foot massage can beautify.
Foot massage can discharge toxins from your body to the maximum extent and make your face glow again. As long as you master a little knowledge of foot massage and persist for a few weeks, you will be surprised to find that your face is white and smooth. For women with acne on their faces, foot massage can also eliminate acne.
2, the method of foot massage
Viewing the whole plantar massage procedure with the acupoint map of plantar massage;
1, the basic reflex zone of "moving massage from top to bottom", from kidney to ureter to bladder * * * 3 ~ 4 minutes.
2. "Press and massage" the big toe, 1 min, and then "move and massage" the toe of the fifth toe horizontally, 1 min, counting 2 minutes.
3. "Transverse back and forth massage" at the junction of toes and soles of feet, **2 minutes.
4. Massage the trapezius muscle and lungs horizontally at the same time. Massage the bronchus from bottom to top for 2 minutes.
5. Massage the thyroid gland and esophagus from bottom to top *** 1 min.
6, "point pressure massage" left heart, spleen, right liver, gallbladder *** 1 minute (you can use two feet, one up and one down).
7, "circular massage around the kidney" abdominal plexus 1 minute.
8. Massage the stomach, pancreas and duodenum from top to bottom for 2 minutes at the same time.
9. Massage the small intestine from top to bottom 1 min.
10. Massage with "back rotation" to move the right foot from the outside to the inside of the transverse colon into a back shape. Transverse colon → ileum → ileum → ascending colon → transverse colon. The left foot moves from the medial side to the lateral side of the transverse colon in a back shape. Transverse colon → descending colon → sigmoid colon → rectum → anus, ***3 minutes. (Note: The purpose of "back massage" is to make the feet synchronous and easy to remember, and the inside of the feet need not slide hard. After getting familiar with the reflex zone of the large intestine system, we should strive for a massage with "accurate direction".
1 1, heel gonad, lovely zone, old insomnia point *** 1 min.
12. Massage cervical vertebra → parathyroid gland → thoracic vertebra → lumbar vertebra → sacrum → coccyx *** 1 min.
13, foot massage prostate or uterus, urethra slightly inward *** 1 min.
14. Press your feet slightly outward at the same time to massage your knees → elbows → wrists → shoulders *** 1 min.
15. Gently massage the gonads (testicles or ovaries) outward with both feet at the same time 1 min.
16, both feet "massage" the lateral heel, buttocks and sciatic nerve at the same time and supplement the prostate or uterus and gonad reflex zone *** 1 min.
3. Preventive measures
1. Massage intensity
It is not good to keep the strength even and smooth, and it is not good to be intermittent or careless. At the same time, the intensity of massage should be determined according to the patient's physique, and people with poor health should be gentle.
2. Massage time
Usually, the time of foot massage should not exceed 30 minutes, but people with weak health should reduce the time as appropriate. In addition, do not do foot massage within 30 minutes before meals and 1 hour after meals.
Massage and drink water
Before and after foot massage, be sure to drink 300-500ml warm water. Patients with severe heart disease and kidney disease, children and the elderly should not drink more than 150ml before and after massage.
4. Massage taboos
It is not advisable to do foot massage during menstruation, but women with irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea should pay less attention if they need massage treatment. Patients with high fever, extreme fatigue, weakness, long-term use of hormones, foot diseases, etc. , should not be massaged.