It is not recommended to do the pediatric massage technique of tonifying the spleen meridian at night when sleeping.
Tonic spleen meridian refers to the operation of massage and acupressure on the spleen meridian points of children. During sleep, the blood returns to the liver, the qi travels slowly, and the meridians at the acupressure points are in a state of relaxation and rest, which is not conducive to the clinical efficacy of tonifying the spleen meridian, and the child should be in a state of comfort, relaxation, and wakefulness as much as possible when performing the manipulation.
The spleen meridian is localized at the threaded surface of the end of the thumb or the radial edge of the thumb in a straight line from the tip of the finger to the root of the finger. Tonic spleen meridian has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, replenishing qi and blood, and is commonly used clinically for treating children’s loss of appetite, muscle wasting, and indigestion caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach and insufficiency of qi and blood.
In addition, when tonifying the spleen meridian, you should choose a room that is protected from the wind, glare and quiet, and after the massage, you should pay attention to keeping warm, avoiding wind and cold, avoiding cold food, and under the guidance of a professional physician. If the child has serious discomfort, should also promptly seek medical standardized treatment.