Children's Massage for Sore Throat

The baby's sore throat is mostly caused by inflammation in the body. In order to completely cure it, the inflammation must be forced out. From the perspective of clinical treatment effects, the effect of massaging acupoints is quite good. For example, massaging the Tiantu point, Fengfu point, Jianjing point, Quchi point, Hegu point, etc. will have excellent effects if you persist for three days. It can also treat acne, toothache and other diseases.

1. Tiantu Point

Acupoint location method: When locating the acupoint, you can adopt a supine sitting position. Tiantu point is located on the neck, on the anterior midline, between the two clavicles, and in the center of the suprasternal fossa.

Main diseases treated: The main diseases treated by Tiantu point are: hiccups, cough, vomiting, nervous vomiting, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and throat diseases. This acupoint is one of the main acupoints on the Ren meridian of the human body.

2. Fengfu Point

Acupoint location method: This point is usually located in a prone, lying or sitting position. Fengfu point is located at the back of the neck, at the midpoint of the line connecting the two Fengchi points, in the cervical fossa.

Main diseases treated: The main diseases treated by Fengfu point are: Massaging this point is very effective in treating many neck diseases and head diseases. It is one of the important acupoints on the Du meridian of the human body.

3. Jianjing Point

Acupoint location method: The acupoint is generally located in a sitting, prone or prone position. The Jianjing point is located on the shoulder, in front of the breast, at the midpoint of the line connecting the Dazhui and the acromion end, that is, at the intersection of the shoulder line just above the nipple.

Main diseases treated: The main diseases treated by Jianjing acupoint are: shoulder pain, headache, heavy head and light feet, eyestrain, tinnitus, high blood pressure, stiff neck, etc.

4. Quchi Point

Acupoint location method: When selecting this acupoint, the patient should sit upright with the wrist sideways. The Quchi point is located at the elbow. When searching for the point, bend the elbow and locate the point at the end of the transverse line, which is the depression at the inner edge of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

Main symptoms: The main symptoms of Quchi point are: age spots, rough skin, elbow pain, eye diseases, toothache; paralysis, numbness and pain in the upper limbs; hypertension, anemia, etc. This point is one of the important acupoints on the hand yangming large intestine meridian of the human body.

5. Hegu Point

Acupoint location: When determining this point, the patient should be asked to turn his wrist toward his palm and make a natural half-fist. The Hegu point is located on the back of the hand, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone, on the thumb side. (Or on the back of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the radial side of the second metacarpal bone). Here is a simple way to find it: when the thumb and index finger are spread out at a 45-degree angle, the intersection of the extended angles of the bones is this point.

Main diseases treated: The main diseases treated by Hegu point are: toothache, gum pain, acne, warts, trigeminal neuralgia, eye fatigue, sore throat, tinnitus, facial nerve paralysis, facial paralysis, hiccups, etc. This point is one of the important acupoints on the hand yangming large intestine meridian of the human body. From the diseases treated by this point, we can see that the therapeutic effect of this acupoint is extraordinary. Here is a little tip about acupressure on the Hegu point: when acupressure, you should apply force in the direction of the little finger, rather than pressing straight up or down vertically on the back of the hand. This will better exert the therapeutic effect of this acupoint. The acupuncture therapies for treating diseases related to this acupoint on this site include: acupressure therapy for treating tonsil pain.