The correct massage method for Shenmen acupoint

Methods of massaging Shenmen acupoint include pinching, finger kneading and point pressing. Shenmen is located on the wrist, at the ulnar end of the transverse line on the palm side of the wrist, in the radial depression of the ulnar carpal flexor tendon, and belongs to the acupoint on the Heart Meridian of the Shao-Yin of the Hand. Shenmen acupoint can assist in the treatment of loss of appetite, constipation, agitation, chest pain, palpitations (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic), insomnia and other conditions. Shenmen acupoints are usually massaged using the pinching method, finger kneading method or point pressing method, but must be operated by professionals. 1. Pinch method: the thumb slightly flexed, with the thumbnail pressure on the Shenmen acupoints for pinching, pinching is often used in conjunction with kneading, that is, after pinching can be gently kneaded Shenmen acupoints, in order to ease the stimulation. It is important to note that the pinching method should be pressed vertically to avoid pinching and breaking the skin, and the pinching method is a strong stimulation technique that should not be applied repeatedly for a long period of time. 2. Finger kneading method: usually with the thumb or the middle finger, press on the Shenmen point, do gentle circular activities. 3. Point and press method: to finger finger or interphalangeal joints point pressure on the Shenmen point, and then vertical downward pressure, point and press when the strength should be from light to heavy, in order to the degree that the patient can tolerate. Massage Shenmen acupoints although there is a certain therapeutic effect, but only rely on massage to treat the disease is usually not significant, the patient if the body is not feeling well, should promptly consult a doctor, by the doctor for treatment, do not massage, so as not to cause adverse consequences.