What are the commonly used massage therapies?

Massage is an important part of Chinese medicine. The disease prevention principle of massage therapy is based on meridians, Shu points, Wei Ying, qi and blood and the physiological functions of modern medicine, such as nerves, circulation, digestion, metabolism and exercise. Acting on meridians, acupoints, nerves, etc. Give the body benign physical stimulation, causing various reactions from the outside to the inside, thus regulating the functions of viscera, qi and blood, circulation, metabolism and exercise. And make it balanced.

Massage is suitable for many people, especially obese people. Patients with heart disease, encephalopathy, kidney disease and other diseases are prohibited. People with skin infections and pregnancy should also use it with caution or disable it, especially abdominal massage.

People with weak spleen and stomach should be treated step by step. At first, use gentle methods, then gradually strengthen, and use greater intensity after the body improves. In the specific operation, from small operation to large operation. Before the end of treatment, the maximum intensity gradually weakened until it stopped. When massaging acupoints, it is necessary to take "getting angry" as the degree, that is, when massaging acupoints, there should be acid swelling reaction, and sometimes there should be radioactive acid numbness. If you feel pain without pain, it means that the intensity is too strong or the acupuncture points are not accurate. Massage can be combined with vibration or massage to continue or slow down the degree of "getting angry"

When using massage, in order to reduce friction resistance, enhance curative effect and protect skin, it is necessary to dip some lubricants in your hands. Water agent commonly used in summer, talcum powder or talcum powder, mint water, egg white; Ginger juice, onion juice and alcohol are commonly used in winter; Sesame oil and conductive oil are available all year round.

The following is a commonly used whole body massage therapy:

The person receiving massage lies on his back. The massager first pushes Zhong Wan, Qi Hai and Guan Yuan for 2 minutes, then horizontally pushes the ribs, upper abdomen and lower abdomen for about 6 minutes, and then vibrates at the navel for about 1 minute. Press Quchi point with the tip of thumb, each side 1 min; Knead the intersection of the fourth metacarpal bone and palmprint (the pancreatic reflex area of the hand) for 5 minutes, and then press the reproductive point and the measuring point (located at the lower part of the femoral triangle in the inner thigh, between the adductor muscle and the sartorius muscle) 1 ~ 2 minutes; Massage bilateral Sanyinjiao for 2 minutes each, massage the inner edge of the sole and the area below the first toe capitulum (the pancreatic reflex area of the foot) for 5 minutes, and finally massage Yongquan point, with heat penetration as the degree.