Basic skills of massage technique

1, Massage: It has the functions of dredging meridians, promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, reducing swelling, expelling wind and dispelling cold, and is mainly suitable for upper limbs, spine, head and face, chest and abdomen, etc. When operating, you can push it locally with your fingers or palm in a straight line or spiral direction.

2. Holding method: it has the functions of relaxing muscles and activating blood circulation and relieving muscle spasm, and is mainly suitable for neck, shoulders and limbs. During the operation, the pulp of thumb and the pulp of other four fingers are closed in a pincer shape, and a clamping force is applied, so that the pinched skin is gradually tightened, lifted, relaxed and held rhythmically.

3. Pressing method: it has the functions of relaxing muscles and collaterals, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain. Suitable for back, lower limb back, chest and other large and flat parts. When operating, fingers or palms act on the body surface and gradually press down, often combined with kneading.

4. Kneading method: it has the functions of broadening chest, regulating qi, promoting digestion, eliminating swelling and relieving pain, and can be divided into kneading method and palm kneading method. When operating, gently rotate the treatment site with palmar surface, palmar root or elbow.

5, shaking method: make the joint do passive circular motion, which can increase the range of joint activity, mainly suitable for bones and joints.

6. Others: Common health massage methods include rubbing, kneading, pinching, twisting, pointing, dialing, vibrating and stretching. Health massage can be done in a gentle way every day. If you need to treat the disease, you should go to the hospital for systematic treatment.