Chest tightness and shortness of breath in Chinese medicine belongs to the category of palpitations, chest paralysis (chest tightness and pain), at this time you can press the Shenmen acupoint, danzhong acupoint, Neiguan acupoint and other acupoints to regulate.
1. Shenmen point: accurate positioning in the anterior wrist area, the ulnar end of the distal transverse stripe on the palm side of the wrist, the radial edge of the ulnar wrist flexor tendon. The function of rubbing this point is to calm the heart and tranquilize the mind, activate the meridians and activate the collaterals, treating heartache, heartburn, palpitations and palpitations (heartbeat is violent, panic and restlessness), insomnia, insanity, epilepsy, epilepsy and so on, and it can be helpful to improve the symptom of chest tightness and shortness of breath.
2. Tanzhong Point: Precisely positioned at the midpoint of the line connecting the two nipples, on the middle line of the sternum, flat fourth intercostal space. Pressing and kneading this point has the effect of regulating qi, relieving pain, relieving cough and resolving phlegm, and is mainly used for treating chest tightness, shortness of breath, cough and asthma, and cardiothoracic pain.
3. Neiguan Point: Precisely positioned in the forearm anterior region, 2 inches above the transverse stripe on the distal side of the palm of the wrist, between the tendon of the palmaris longus tendon and the tendon of the radial flexor carpi radialis tendon. Pressing and rubbing this point is the main treatment for heart pain, palpitations, chest tightness, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and hiccups (hiccups).
In the case of severe symptoms, the doctor should be consulted and treatment should be strictly adhered to. Massage should be performed by a doctor, do not operate on your own to avoid damage to the organism.