How to massage if you have stomach discomfort

Many people take massage to relieve their stomach problems, because Chinese medicine massage is particularly comfortable, and the effect of treating diseases after massage is also better, which can make our blood flow smoothly. For patients who often feel stomach discomfort, they can massage at home by themselves, as long as they master three acupoints. So how to massage when the stomach is uncomfortable?

You can massage these three acupoints for daily stomach nourishment:

1. Shangwan acupoint

Also known as the upper tube, its deep part is connected to the cardia of the stomach, the lower edge of the liver and the dynamic and static branches on the abdominal wall. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it belongs to the "Ren meridian, from which the water of the earth meridian flows downward" and has the functions of harmonizing the stomach and spleen, relieving adverse effects and promoting diuresis. Treating stomachache, vomiting, acid reflux, hiccups, abdominal distension, diarrhea, jaundice, etc. here has a certain therapeutic effect. To locate the acupoint, lie on your back and locate the acupoint 5 inches above the navel on the anterior midline of the abdomen, or first find the Zhongwan acupoint and move it 1 inch upwards.

2. Zhongwan acupoint

It is mainly used to treat digestive system diseases. Massaging this position can speed up the stomach and has a certain effect on alleviating digestive tract diseases such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, constipation, jaundice, etc. To locate the acupoint, lie on your back and locate it 4 inches above the navel on the midline of the abdomen, or directly find the midpoint between the navel and the lower end of the sternum.

3. Xiawan acupoint

Located in the upper abdomen of the human body, it is deeply connected to the transverse colon. The Ren meridian meridian flows downward here, and it has the function of dredging water and dampness. Massaging this area can relieve abdominal distension, intestinal rumbling, vomiting, etc. Method of finding the acupoint: Lie on your back, and locate the point 2 inches above the navel on the midline of the abdomen. The width of the transverse line of the middle finger knuckle of the three fingers excluding the little finger and thumb is 2 inches.

The characteristics of these three acupoints are that they are easy to recognize and can be massaged independently without the help of others. When massaging, you can put your index finger and middle finger together and press and rub in a clockwise direction for about 3 minutes to stimulate the acupoints. Of course, what we introduce here is only the simplest massage method. There are other methods such as moxa stick moxibustion and acupuncture moxibustion. However, because the operation requirements are high, if you want to use them, please consult a professional doctor in advance for guidance!

In addition, whether it is winter or other seasons, massaging these three acupoints can help relieve gastrointestinal diseases and protect the stomach. You can persist in doing so for a long time.