Cough massage for Xiaoer

If children cough at ordinary times, parents do not need to give them cough suppressants immediately. Many medicines may cause harm to their bodies. They can be given some traditional Chinese medicine treatments, such as Chinese massage. This treatment method is better, but you must pay attention to the technique and be as gentle as possible to avoid hurting them.

How to massage when baby has phlegm

According to the law

Applying force to a part of the body surface or acupoint with fingers or palm and gradually pressing down with force is called pressing method. In clinical practice, there are finger pressing and palm pressing. Pressing can also be combined with other techniques. If combined with pressure, it is called pressing. If combined with kneading, it becomes pressing and kneading.

1. Finger pressing method (Figure 81) A technique of pressing the body surface with the thumb or fingertips is called finger pressing method. When the strength of one finger is insufficient, you can use the thumb of your other hand to overlap and assist in pressing. It is often used in combination with kneading in clinical practice.

(1) Key points of the technique: ① The direction of pressure should be vertically downward.

② The force should be applied from light to heavy, steadily and continuously, so that the stimulation can fully reach the deep tissues of the body. Avoid using swift violence.

③ When the pressing method ends, do not relax suddenly, but gradually reduce the pressing force.

(2) Applicable parts: acupoints throughout the body.

(3) Efficacy: Antispasmodic and analgesic, warming the meridians and dispersing cold

(4) Indications: pain, urinary retention, etc.

(5) Examples:

Epigastric pain: Press the spleen, stomach points or sensitive points along the spine, each point for 1 to 2 minutes.

Abdominal pain: Press and rub Zusanli and Neiguan.

Neck stiffness and pain: Press and rub Lieque and Houxi.

Toothache: Press and rub Hegu.

Dysmenorrhea: Massage Sanyinjiao.

Urinary retention: press Zhongji point.

2. Palm pressing method (Figure 82) A method of pressing the body surface with the base of the palm or the entire palm is called palm pressing method. Palm pressing can be done with one palm or with both palms crossed and overlapping. It can also be used in combination with kneading.

(1) Technique essentials:

① After pressing, pause for a while and then press again.

② To increase the pressing force, straighten both elbows, lean forward slightly, and press down with part of your body weight during the operation.

(2) Applicable parts: The waist, back, abdomen and other parts of the body with large and relatively flat surface areas.

(3) Efficacy: loosens tendons and veins, warms the middle and dispels cold, activates blood circulation and removes blood stasis, etc.

(4) Indications: low back pain, scoliosis, abdominal pain, etc.

(5) Examples:

Low back pain: Press the sacrospinalis muscle with your palm.

Stomach cold pain: Press the upper abdomen with your palm (not too hard), and let your palm rise and fall with the patient's breathing.