Which acupoints should be massaged for constipation? Acupoint massage method for constipation

For friends who suffer from constipation, if you want to treat constipation thoroughly and effectively, you must not blindly use some medicines. In fact, some acupoint massage can also have a certain relief effect, but you must pay attention to the correct acupoint massage method.

1. Doctors have found through clinical observation that patients with anorectal lesions often have obvious tenderness or cord changes at the Chengshan acupoint, which is the so-called positive reaction point of the disease. Chengshan acupoint belongs to the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian. It has the effects of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, clearing away heat and dampness, resolving blood stasis and stopping bleeding, and dredging meridians and relieving pain. It is an effective acupoint in the clinical treatment of hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and constipation.

2. In addition, massaging the Chengshan point can also prevent muscle cramps. According to traditional Chinese medicine, muscle cramps are mostly caused by exposure to cold evil, overwork from traveling long distances, stagnation of Qi and blood, blocked meridians, and lack of nourishment to tendons and veins. Chengshan acupoint is located on the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle. It has the functions of promoting qi and blood circulation, relaxing muscles and tendons, relieving spasms and relieving pain. It can effectively relieve leg cramps and calf spasms and pain. Generally speaking, people who do a lot of strenuous exercise in a short period of time, or people who are calcium deficient, such as pregnant women, middle-aged and elderly people, are prone to cramps and can use moxibustion or massage of the Chengshan acupoint to prevent and treat them. Massaging the Chengshan points on both sides for 3 to 5 minutes before exercise can effectively prevent calf cramps.

3. Operation method

Massage method:

The patient holds the "Chengshan Point" in the middle of the gastrocnemius muscle of the calf with both hands. Press the Chengshan point vertically with the tip of the thumb from light to heavy, first softly then hard, first shallowly then deep. Press until the patient feels obvious soreness and swelling in the local area. At the same time, extend the ankle joint as far as possible, massage it for 2 to 3 minutes, and then gently massage it to relax the area. Repeat the massage 2 to 3 times, 1 to 2 times a day.

Suspended moxibustion method:

The patient takes the most comfortable sitting position. After lighting the moxa stick, place it above the Chengshan acupoint, about 2 to 3 cm away from the skin, to perform fumigation to allow the warm feeling to spread deeply. Each time, moxibustion lasts for 10 to 15 minutes, until the local area turns slightly red. Once a day or every other day (mostly used to prevent and treat cramps).