Commonly used acupressure technique - press method
Press the law
Holding is one of the common massage techniques, which are divided into four types:
Massage technique: use the thumbs of both hands to fold each other and stick to the operation site, do not move, do a lifting and pressing action, the strength is from light to heavy, stable and continuous, and the routine operation is 1~3 minutes.
Applicable parts: Applicable to acupuncture points all over the body.
Massage technique: use the palms of both hands to fold each other and stick to the treatment site, do not move, press the treatment site vertically down, do a lifting and pressing action, the strength is from light to heavy, and the routine operation is 1~3 minutes.
Applicable parts: This method is often used on acupuncture points in the lower back and lower limbs.
Massage technique: elbow joint flexion, with the tip of the elbow as the focus point, close to the treatment site, the strength from light to heavy, steady and continuous, routine operation for 1~3 minutes.
Applicable parts: This method is mostly used for acupuncture points on the waist, back, buttocks and thighs.
The direction of force should be vertical, and the force should gradually increase from light to heavy, stable and durable; The fingers, palms or elbows should be close to the surface of the body and cannot be moved; Make the patient feel soreness, numbness, swelling, pain and other sensations on time and radiate to the upper and lower or surrounding of the affected area; At the end of compressions, reduce the force slowly. Don't use violence.
According to the method, it has the functions of eliminating muscle tension, dissipating cold in warmth, dredging meridians, invigorating blood and relieving pain, opening occlusion, relieving spasm, correcting facet joint disorders and spinal deformities. It is often used to treat headaches, dizziness, abdominal pain, stomach pain, limb pain and other symptoms. The palm press method is suitable for the large and flat waist, abdomen and back, and is often used to treat bloating, diarrhea and indigestion.
Compressions should be performed as the patient's breathing rises and falls.