Traditional Chinese medicine believes that massaging Qiaogong points has the functions of lowering blood pressure and blood lipid. However, when massaging the bridge arch points, the massage technique must be correct, otherwise it will easily lead to excessive blood pressure drop and cerebral ischemia. The point of pontine arch is located in the carotid sinus of human body, which plays a role in regulating blood pressure. Chinese medicine believes that regular massage of this health-preserving acupoint can slow down the heart rate, dilate blood vessels, and thus lower blood pressure.

Named bridge bow

It is located on a diagonal line from the wind point behind the ear to the lack of basin point.

Efficacy: promoting qi and blood circulation, softening and swelling, relaxing muscles and activating collaterals.

Indications: muscular torticollis and stiff neck in children.

operative technique

Pushing from top to bottom with the thumb is called pushing the bridge arch;

Take it with your thumb, thumb and middle finger, which is called taking the bridge arch;

Or rubbing with the index finger, middle finger and ring finger is called rubbing the bridge arch.

clinical application

Wiping the arch of the bridge can promote the circulation of qi and blood,

Holding the arch can soften and reduce swelling,

Kneading the arch of the bridge can relax tendons and dredge collaterals,

The combination of the three methods is used to treat muscular torticollis or stiff neck in children.

Massage frequency

Push 10-20 times, knead for 2-3 minutes and take 3-5 times. (The number of times is adjusted according to the size of the baby)

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Push bridge bow

Knowledge supplement

Pushing and kneading the bridge arch also has a certain antipyretic effect. Gong Qiao point is also the experience point of treating torticollis in children.

Tips

1. Give the baby a gentle and even massage.

2, according to the baby's size, acupoint location and physical condition. Master the number of massages flexibly.

Generally speaking, the acupoints of upper limbs are mainly left-handed regardless of gender.

4. If the baby's skin is dry, you can use media appropriately, such as water and oil.