Sometimes it is not necessary at all to take several painkillers in a row to cope with a terrible headache. Few people know, but in most cases, unpleasant symptoms can be relieved with the help of acupressure, one of the techniques of self-massage.
You definitely remember how Keanu Reeves lay in the lab pierced with needles in the movie “The Matrix”. So acupuncture works on a similar principle, but no additional funds are required for its implementation.
When it is carried out in the body, certain impulses arise. They enter the brain, where they trigger a complex multi-level reaction and stimulate self-regulation processes. Therefore, this method of treatment not only acts locally, but also has a positive effect on the whole organism as a whole.
We spoke with Maria Vavilina, a reflexologist at SM-Clinic, about how to apply acupuncture and which points are responsible for relieving various symptoms.
Dots on the body and everything
kun lun. It is located on the leg, in the hole behind the outer ankle (hot bone).
It is used in headaches, neck, back pain, pain in the foot joints..
hae-gu. It is located on the back of the hand, between the thumb and forefinger. This is one of the most effective points.
It can be used for any manifestation of unpleasant symptoms, as it has a general strengthening effect.
qu-chi. To find this point, the arm needs to be pressed against itself and then bent at a 90 degree angle. There will be a point at the end of the elbow bend.
It has a general strengthening effect, so it can be used in all kinds of pathological conditions.
lao gong. Bend your fingers and feel a small indentation between your middle and ring fingers.
This point is effective for anxiety, excitement, stress accompanied by sleep disturbance.
jian shi. To find it, the palm of one hand should be applied with the little finger at the base of the palm of the other hand. The dot will be located just behind the index finger in the middle of the forearm.
This point is used for various alarm conditions.
Zu-san-li. It is also called the longevity point. It is located just below the directory. To find it, you need to take a sitting position, put your palm on the patella, spread your fingers a little, place your middle finger in the middle under the knee. The desired point will be located directly under the ring finger.
You can use the point for any unpleasant symptoms, but it will be especially effective for negative manifestations of the digestive tract.
san yin chiao. It is located on the inner surface of the leg. To find it, you need to wrap your palm around the ankle area so that your little finger touches the center of the inner ankle. Above the index finger, there will be a dot in the middle.
It is also used for various symptoms of indigestion (nausea, abdominal pain) and for overwork, anxiety, sleep disturbance.
feng chi. It is located in the back of the neck, in a depression under the occipital bone, slightly to the side, at a distance of at least 1 cm from the spine.
Massaging this point will give you relief from headaches and dizziness.
Zhong-wan. Unlike the above points, it is not placed symmetrically. To find this point, it is necessary to conditionally draw a vertical line from the middle of the abdomen. It will be in the middle of the distance between the navel and the xiphoid process of the sternum (the end of the sternum, located where the ribs form an angle).
It is effective for pain and bloating, nausea.
qi-hai. It is located approximately 1.5-2 cm below the navel, again conditionally on a vertical line drawn from the center of the abdomen.
This point helps relieve menstrual pain symptoms.
Push, don’t push. How to do acupressure correctly?
Stroking Fingertips (usually two or three) perform a circular motion in the projection of the selected point. Light pressure is allowed.
grinding. This technique is similar to the previous one as a circular motion is also performed. But here the effect is more intense with more pressure on the skin.
with a knife. It can be done with one, two or three fingers. The half-bent finger is softly immersed in the skin at the projection of the point until a slight bursting sensation, numbness appears, without additional movements.
Don’t pinch. With the thumb and forefinger, it is necessary to grab and pull a small area of skin at the location of the point, and then quickly release it.
In case something goes wrong. Acupressure Precautions
Pain image should not be sought during massage. It is acceptable to experience a slight feeling of numbness, warmth, bursting at the site of exposure. If there is significant discomfort during acupressure, the procedure should be stopped.
Almost all points are located symmetrically, so it is necessary to act evenly, even if the pathological process is localized on one side. Each point is massaged for 3-5 minutes. You can affect 4-6 points in a single session.
Contraindications
Benign and malignant neoplasms, acute infectious diseases, inflammatory and allergic skin diseases, violation of skin integrity.
Source: People Talk
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