Chinese acupoint massage common techniques for point method, take method, push method and so on.
1. Acupoint method: the operator uses the thumb, forefinger or middle finger to press at specific acupoints, release after a few seconds of pressure, and then press again, and repeat several times, with the patient having a localized feeling of soreness and distension.
2. Take method: the operator uses the fingertips to pinch the skin and muscle where the lesion is located, lifting and kneading upward, the strength should not be too large, and lifting and kneading the skin and muscle should be lifted together, to the patient has a feeling of acidity and distension is appropriate.
3. Pushing method: the operator presses the palm of the hand on the treated skin, gives appropriate pressure, and pushes in one direction. Pushing method is often used for children’s food accumulation and fever.
Common contraindications to massage are that the patient is too full or too hungry, unable to cooperate, and extremely tired.
If you need acupressure treatment, please seek professional medical treatment in the hospital, do not operate on your own to avoid danger.