Pediatric Tui Na techniques for strengthening the spleen include rubbing the three miles of the foot, navel manipulation, and pushing the seven joints of the bones.
1. Pressing and kneading the foot Sanli: the foot Sanli is located 3 inches below the eye of the outer knee (the concave fossa on the outside of the knee) and one transverse finger outside the anterior ridge of the tibia, which is good for strengthening the spleen, benefiting the stomach and regulating the middle and regulating the qi. Using the thumb to press and knead the foot Sanli point in a circular motion can improve the function of the spleen and stomach.
2. Umbilical massage: the operation is to use the middle finger or palm root to perform circular massage at the navel. It has the effect of benefiting the spleen and harmonizing the stomach, eliminating food and removing bloating, and is useful for abdominal pain, bloating and indigestion caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach.
3. Push the upper seven bones: the operation is to use the radial edge of the thumb from the tailbone along the straight line to the fourth lumbar vertebrae. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, and has a certain effect on diarrhea and prolapse caused by insufficient spleen qi.
Pediatric massage needs to be operated by professional massage therapists, parents should not do it themselves for the child, so as not to cause adverse consequences. If the child is not feeling well, parents are advised to bring the child to the doctor in time for diagnosis and treatment by a professional physician, so as not to delay the condition.