Tummy rub is actually an abdominal massage, the direction of which is not generalized, but also requires the choice of clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the specific reason. Since the right side of the human body is the ascending colon, followed by the transverse colon and then the descending colon, sigmoid colon and rectum, and anus on the left side. Therefore, according to this anatomical structure of the human body, clockwise and counterclockwise abdominal rubbing to play the effect is completely different. Generally for people with constipation it is recommended to rub the abdomen clockwise to speed up the peristalsis of the colon and rectum and to relieve constipation to a certain extent, and this treatment is simple and effective. In addition, for patients with abdominal surgery appropriate clockwise abdominal kneading can also prevent the occurrence of adhesive intestinal obstruction. But for patients with diarrhea can not rub the abdomen clockwise, but will aggravate the symptoms of diarrhea, should choose to rub the abdomen counterclockwise. For patients who are overly obese and need to lose weight, you can choose to alternate between clockwise and counterclockwise, you can first knead the abdomen clockwise and then counterclockwise. However, it should be noted that for just after abdominal surgery, menstruating women should not rub the abdomen, for people with severe pain in the abdomen, before the cause is clear should not rub the abdomen.