Meridian is the general name of meridian, which is the path connecting zang-fu organs, communicating inside and outside, and connecting up and down, and is the channel of qi and blood operation. There are twelve main meridians in the human body, and acupoints are the places where qi and blood in the meridians gather. Massage acupoints can regulate qi and blood, relieve mental stress and promote blood circulation, thus achieving the purpose of treating diseases and strengthening the body.

Before massage, the body should relax as much as possible, breathe naturally and eliminate other thoughts. For those who are suffering from cold and fever, hunger and fatigue, pregnant women, severe hypertension and arteriosclerosis, and have a tendency to bleeding, professional Chinese medicine practitioners should be invited to evaluate whether they can engage in massage activities. In addition, please avoid the following dangerous parts, such as fracture and dislocation, traumatic infection, spine, eyeball, abdomen, neck and so on.

Small steps of self-massage:

1. Bend ten fingers into a comb rake shape and move them from the hair edge of the forehead to the top of the head and back of the head, or comb the hair from front to back with a comb made of wood and animal bones until the scalp feels warm. Baihui point on the top of the head is the intersection of Ren and Du meridians, which can refresh the mind, enlighten the mind and soothe the nerves.

2. From the forehead, gently massage to the temple, and gently press the fingertips at the temple to relieve symptoms such as head swelling, headache, sore eyes and dizziness.

3. Put your hands on your waist and locate the rich muscles on both sides of the lumbar spine. Rub your palms in advance and massage from top to bottom until the muscles are slightly hot, which can relieve the stiffness and discomfort of your back at the end of the day.

4. Zusanli point, located below the knee joint and outside the calf and tibia, has been an important point for health care since ancient times, which can enhance physical strength and prevent aging. Because it belongs to the acupoints of the stomach meridian, it is often used for diseases with low gastrointestinal function. In addition, it can strengthen the legs, bones and knees.

5. When the fifth toe of the sole bends downward, the sunken part of the sole is Yongquan point, which can be rubbed with the palm of your hand until the foot is hot. This point has the effects of clearing away deficiency fire, improving eyesight, sleeping peacefully and calming the nerves, so it is recorded in ancient books that Su Dongpo, a great poet, must massage this point every night before going to bed.