What is the proper way to massage the liver meridian

The correct method of massaging the Liver Meridian includes tapping, pressing, rubbing, and pointing along the areas where the Liver Meridian circulates, which helps to relieve the Liver and regulate Qi (regulating stagnation of the Liver’s Qi), and to relax the tendons and activate the channels (stretching the tendons and bones and dredging the meridians). The Liver meridian is located in the medial midline of the lower limbs and includes 14 acupoints, including Dadun, Xingma, Taichong, Ligou, Zhongfeng, Kneoguan and Ququan. Lesions of the Liver meridian are mainly manifested by symptoms such as low back pain, distension and fullness in the chest and ribs, pain in the abdomen, pain in the vertex, dizziness, bitter taste in the mouth, and depression or irritability. Massaging the Liver Meridian can relieve symptoms such as back pain, chest and hypochondriac distension, dizziness, bitter mouth, depression, etc. It has the effect of dredging the liver, regulating qi, and relaxing the tendons and activating the collaterals. Massage the liver meridian of the correct technique is patting, kneading, rubbing, point press, etc., often from the root of the thigh to the foot massage, through the important points can pause to massage a few more times, alternating bilaterally, in order to localized slight warmth to the degree. If there is a fracture or skin infection, injury should not massage. If you have any of the above symptoms, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible and massage the liver meridian under the guidance of a professional doctor, so as not to damage your body with improper techniques.