Methods of Chinese medicine massage for children

Children's immunity is very poor, and they are prone to some diseases when the seasons change. However, relying on drugs to regulate the body has great side effects. If you can master the acupoints and massage your children regularly, you can get good improvement and prevent diseases, and massage will not have any side effects on the body. Let's learn about the methods of Chinese medicine massage for children.

Methods of Chinese medicine massage for children

1. Method to prevent colds: The operator first puts both palms together, rubs them back and forth quickly to make them warm, and then quickly rubs the child's cheeks 20 to 30 times. Note that the force should be light and gentle, or apply an appropriate amount of talcum powder before rubbing. Use your index finger to rub the Yingxiang point (0.5 inches next to the nose wing) for 1 minute, push and rub the chest and back 3 to 5 times each, press and rub the Hegu point (back of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, approximately at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone) for 1 minute, and rub the Wailaogong point (make a fist, under the tip of the middle finger) 100 times. The above method can open up the lungs and benefit the orifices, consolidate the exterior and promote yang, and prevent colds and bronchitis. Generally, the operation is performed 1 to 2 times a day. Care should be taken to keep the room warm and put on clothes immediately after the operation.

2. Method of strengthening the spleen and stomach: first ask the child to lie in supine position, and the operator presses and rubs the Zhongwan point (4 inches above the navel) with the middle finger for 3 minutes, and rubs the abdomen for 3 minutes; then change to a sitting position, and rub the ribs for 2 minutes; finally, take the child to a prone position, pinch the spine on the back and waist of the child 3 to 5 times, focusing on the Pishu point (1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra) and Weishu point (1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra), and other parts, and lift them up with force; then press and rub the bilateral Zusanli points (3 inches below the lower edge of the patella, one horizontal finger outside the anterior crest of the tibia) for 1 minute. This method can strengthen the spleen and stomach, increase appetite, strengthen the body and promote development. The operation is usually performed on an empty stomach, once a day, and 10 times constitute a course of treatment.

Acupoint massage can improve our body very well and will not cause any side effects to our body. The above is an introduction to the methods of Chinese medicine massage for children. After understanding it, we can better regulate our body. In addition, when the weather turns cooler in autumn, we must pay attention to keeping children warm.