Where to massage the hand for constipation

There are many common diseases in life, and constipation is one of them. The problem of constipation is not only experienced by the elderly but nowadays young people and teenagers also suffer from it. Constipation is very common, especially when there are some symptoms of getting angry in life. In addition to using medication to treat constipation, you can also massage parts of your body. Where should I massage my hands to treat constipation?

The starting point of massage treatment for constipation is to regulate the stomach and intestines. Acupoints that have obvious effects on gastrointestinal function are mostly concentrated in the abdomen, such as Tianshu, Zhongwan, and Guanyuan. Although Zhigou is located on the forearm, it is a special acupoint for treating constipation and is an indispensable acupoint for treating various types of constipation. In addition, Hegu point, Zusanli point and Sanyinjiao point also have good effects on regulating the stomach and intestines and strengthening the physical fitness, and they can be used together during massage. In addition to acupoint massage, abdominal massage and stimulation of reflex areas are also helpful for clearing the intestines and facilitating bowel movements. In general, massage treatment for constipation mainly focuses on abdominal massage, and can be done by the patient himself. The massage technique should be light and flexible, and massage can be done twice a day to enhance the therapeutic effect.

Recommended acupuncture points

Massage Tianshu acupoint

Location: About 3 finger widths on both sides of the navel.

Massage method: Press the Tianshu point with your fingertips for half a minute, then massage in a clockwise direction for 2 minutes, and then massage in a counterclockwise direction for 2 minutes, until you feel soreness and dissipate it to the entire abdomen.

Disease-curing effects: Treats constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, dysentery and other gastrointestinal diseases.

Press and rub the Zhongwan acupoint

Location: Midpoint of the line between the lower end of the sternum and the navel.

Massage method: Press the Zhongwan point with your fingertips for half a minute, then massage it clockwise for about 2 minutes. It is best if you feel a local soreness and swelling.

Disease-curing effect: Treats digestive system diseases such as constipation, abdominal distension, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal borborygmus, and acid reflux.

Press and rub Zhigou acupoint

Location: About 4 finger widths above the center of the wrist crease on the back of the hand, in the depression between the two forearm bones.

Massage method: Press down on the Zhigou point with the tip of your thumb or knuckles, or massage in a clockwise direction for about 2 minutes, until a local soreness and swelling sensation is felt.

Disease-curing effect: Treats habitual constipation, side pain, shoulder and arm pain, etc.