In daily life, there are many people who sit for a long time and fast food will have stomach bloating and stomach pain. Therefore, we might as well massage the abdomen, which will help promote blood circulation in the stomach, facilitate digestion, and restore the health of the stomach. good effect. Massage is one of the traditional health care methods of traditional Chinese medicine. There are many methods of massage, and abdominal massage is a good health care method.

So, what are the benefits of regular abdominal massage?

1. Regular massage of the abdomen can promote peristalsis and eliminate constipation. Massage can also increase the blood flow of the abdominal muscles and intestinal smooth muscles, increase the tension of the gastrointestinal lining muscles and the function of the lymphatic system, strengthen the digestion and absorption of food by the gastrointestinal tract, significantly improve the peristalsis function of the large and small intestines, and also promote defecation. The role of the elderly especially need to prevent and eliminate constipation through massage.

Second, regular massage of the abdomen, is conducive to weight loss. Because massaging the abdomen can stimulate the peripheral nerves, the abdominal wall capillaries can be unblocked through different intensity of massage, which can promote fat consumption and achieve a satisfactory weight loss effect.

3. Massage before going to bed to help sleep and prevent insomnia. To improve the quality of sleep, massage the abdomen before going to bed has a hypnotic effect in a sense, so it is strongly recommended to massage the abdomen.

Fourth, massage the abdomen can also prevent stomach diseases. Massage the stomach once every morning, noon and after dinner for 5 minutes each time, which can achieve the purpose of adjuvant treatment of gastric ulcer disease.

Because the occurrence of gastric ulcer is related to the excessive secretion of gastric acid, frequent massage of the stomach can promote the increase of prostaglandin secretion, prevent the excessive secretion of gastric acid, and prevent gastric ulcer.

5. Patients with chronic hepatitis insist on massaging their abdomen every morning and night, which can relieve the liver and relieve depression, regulate the spleen and stomach, and also help relieve discomfort such as abdominal distension and dull pain in the liver area.

6. Patients with postoperative intestinal adhesions should perform self-abdominal friction after the wound is completely healed, which can prevent the occurrence of postoperative intestinal adhesions.

Generally, massage once every morning before getting up, at 10 am, 3 pm and before going to bed every night. Massaging the abdomen can promote the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, which is beneficial to the absorption of postoperative exudate by local tissues.

Gastrointestinal health care abdominal massage

Rub the abdomen. First, use the index finger, middle finger, little finger, and ring finger of the right hand to press and knead the middle abdomen, or use the right hand to press and knead the thenar area, and perform circular motion about 20 to 30 times, and then use the left hand to press and knead 20 to 30 times. It has the effect of invigorating the spleen and stomach, and promoting transportation and removing dampness.

Squeeze wheel. Use the palm of the left hand to stick to the squeezing part, press the back of the left hand with the right hand, and rotate and knead 100 to 200 times in a clockwise direction with both hands at the same time. It has the effect of warming yang, solidifying detoxification, nourishing essence and strengthening kidney.

Soothes the liver and gallbladder. The index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger of the left hand are pressed together on the left groin, and the right hand rubs the abdomen 20 to 30 times in a clockwise direction. Has the effect of soothing the liver and regulating qi.

Rub the belly. The hypothenar of both hands is close to the side of the belly and rubbed up and down in the direction of the groin; with fever as the degree, generally about 20 to 40 times. It has the effect of soothing the qi in the liver, invigorating the kidney and nourishing the essence.

Push down the middle. Push the pubic symphysis straight down from the upper epigastric cavity with the four fingers of both hands together 20 to 30 times. Has the effect of eliminating accumulation and eliminating dullness. Shangwan, Zhongwan, and Xiawan are all points for raising the stomach.

Massage the abdomen. Press the right palm to the abdomen for 20 to 30 times in a clockwise direction, and then press the left palm to the abdomen for 20 to 30 counterclockwise movements. This is repeated 4 to 5 times. It has the effect of consolidating capital and improving longevity and strengthening the body.