Sprain mainly refers to the sprain of tendons and bands, which mainly focuses on the pain of tendons and ligaments at the place of sprain, localized swelling, ecchymosis, or accompanied by activity limitation, and can be localized through massage techniques such as acupoint kneading, localized pressure and kneading and massage, mofa, etc., in order to invigorate the meridians and channels and to reduce the swelling and relieve the pain. Depending on the degree of tendon injuries, massage should not be done blindly.
1. Acupoint kneading, selecting the local acupoints of tendon injuries and kneading Yanglingquan, Yinlingquan, Sea of Blood, Sea of Qi and other acupoints to the extent of soreness and swelling, which can invigorate the meridians and channels, reduce swelling and relieve pain.
2. Local massage, local massage at the local sprain, starting from around the injury, gradually massage to the local injury, gentle and gentle techniques, the strength should be light, in order to be accepted by the patient as appropriate, local massage can soothe the tendons and activate blood circulation, pain relief.
3. Finger or palm massage method, take the local injury, avoid the joints, follow the direction of the tendon for local finger or palm massage method, do the circular rhythmic friction, in order to penetrate the degree of heat, to promote the operation of qi and blood.
For the acute stage of tendon injury, the pain is obvious, and the technique should be gently kneaded, while for the relief stage, it should be deep and gentle to loosen the tendons and muscles. Tui na operation needs to be carried out under a professional physician, if the sprain is accompanied by other damage, the local should not be tui na.
Sprain is mostly caused by strenuous exercise or improper posture, serious sprain will cause ligament damage, if the massage technique is not appropriate or timely treatment may aggravate the condition, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in a timely manner.