Commonly used acupressure techniques - holding

How to take it

　　

Holding is one of the common massage techniques, which are divided into four types:

1

Two-finger holding

　　Massage technique: Pinch the operating site with the index finger and thumb of one hand facing each other, and do a rhythmic continuous pinching action for 1~3 minutes.

2

Three-finger hold

　　Massage technique: Pinch the operation site with the thumb, index finger and middle finger of one hand, and do rhythmic continuous upward lifting action for 1~3 minutes.

3

Palm holding

　　Massage technique: press on one side of the treatment site with the thumb of one hand, press on the other side of the treatment site with the other four fingers, and pinch the treatment site with five fingers facing each other, and do a rhythmic continuous pinching action for 1~3 minutes.

4

Jitter holding

　　Massage technique: The five fingers of both hands are opposite to each other in a clamp shape, pinch the operation site, lift it upward, and accompany the shaking, to lift the frequency of shaking five times to operate, the regular operation is 1~3 minutes.

　　

【Explanation of the essentials of the technique】

The shoulders and arms are relaxed, the palms are empty, the wrist joint and metacarpophalangeal joints are mainly moved, the finger peaks and finger surfaces are the focus points, and the operating site is close to the body surface; The movements should be soft and coherent, so that the energy is stored inside, and the fingers are concentrated; The kneading part should be accurate, the force should be from light to heavy, and the grip should be held gently, with a lifting or kneading action.

　　

【Functions and Indications】

It has the functions of dredging meridians, dispelling wind and cold, relieving surface sweating, relieving spasms, invigorating blood and relieving pain, opening the body and refreshing, and relieving fatigue. It is suitable for the neck, shoulder, back and limbs, and is often used to treat headaches, stiff neck, cervical spondylosis, limb joints and muscle soreness.

　　

【Attention】

The amount of stimulation is large, and it is generally combined with kneading after taking it; The number of pinching should not be too much, and there should be tension and relaxation.