Is it OK to massage the body during menstruation?

During menstruation, girls always feel very tired. During this period, they always hope to reduce fatigue through some maintenance methods. This will not only improve your mental state, but also promote your life. However, doctors do not recommend body massage during menstruation because excessive massage may cause muscle damage. So, what are the precautions for massaging the body during menstruation?

1. Zhongfu Point

Location: Zhongfu point is located on the lateral chest of the human body, parallel to the first intercostal space, 6 inches away from the anterior midline.

Key points of the action: Press with the middle finger and ring finger, using a little force, just enough for you to bear. Press for 3 to 5 minutes each time, and do it 1 to 5 times a day.

Medical theory: Middle refers to the central qi, which is the qi of the spleen and lungs. The qi of the spleen and lungs combined is called the central qi. If you often feel that you are short of energy and can't breathe, or you feel weak when defecating, or have bloating after eating, this means that you are lacking in vital energy. Zhongfu point is a gathering point of the lung meridian and also a point where the spleen and lung meridians meet. It is best to use this point to regulate qi.

Efficacy: Regular massage of the Zhongfu point can unblock the meridians of the lungs, help enlarge the breasts, strengthen lymphatic circulation, and relieve symptoms such as chest tightness, shoulder and back pain.

Which acupoints should women massage? Which acupoints can be massaged to maintain health? Can you massage during menstruation?

2. Mingmen Point

Location: Located on the waist, on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra, approximately at the same level as the navel.

Key points of the action: Before going to bed every day, press the Mingmen point with your thumb, and rub it dozens of times until you feel soreness and swelling. Take once a day.

Medical theory: Mingmen point is located in the middle of the waist and back and is connected to the spine. It is in a low position in the human body's gravitational field. The high-temperature and high-pressure negative fluid in the spine is transported to the body's surface through the Du meridian. The negative fluid transported from this point has the function of maintaining the continuous circulation of Qi and blood in the Du meridian. It is the basis of human life, hence the name Mingmen.

Efficacy: Massaging the Mingmen acupoint has an aphrodisiac effect, can improve sexual frigidity, balance and restore sexual function, and can also effectively delay aging and postpone menopause.

3. Shangyang Point

Location: Located on the thumb side of the index finger, 2 mm behind the corner of the nail. This acupoint is located on the large intestine meridian.

Key points of the action: Pinch the index finger, press with the thumb, and apply a little force, just enough for you to bear, and massage for 3-5 minutes each time.

Medical theory: Shangyang is the exit for the qi and blood of the large intestine meridian to flow to the surface meridians. Massaging the Shangyang point can vaporize the water in the large intestine meridian and transport high-temperature and humid gas to the large intestine meridian on the surface of the body.

Efficacy: Massaging Shangyang point can promote metabolism, invigorate the qi and blood of the large intestine meridian, regulate the function of the digestive tract, speed up the body's metabolism, relieve constipation, and have a strengthening and nourishing effect on the body.

4. Sanyinjiao acupoint

Location: On the inner side of the calf, three inches above the highest point of the ankle bone, place your hand horizontally, about the width of four fingers horizontally.

Key points of the action: Press the Sanyinjiao on the opposite side with the thumb or middle finger, one press and one release counts as one time, or rub Sanyinjiao in a clockwise direction first, then in a counterclockwise direction, for 10-15 minutes. Just once a day.

Medical theory: Sanyinjiao acupoint is the intersection of the spleen, liver and kidney meridians. Among them, the spleen generates qi and blood and controls the blood. The liver stores blood, and the kidneys generate essence and blood. As long as a woman has sufficient qi and blood, problems such as irregular menstruation will disappear. The spots, acne and wrinkles on women's faces are actually related to irregular menstruation.

Which acupoints should women massage? Which acupoints can be massaged to maintain health? Can you massage during menstruation?

Efficacy: Regular massage of Sanyinjiao can help us maintain youth, delay aging and postpone menopause. It is mainly used to treat menstrual pain, swollen soles of the feet, being too fat or too thin, menstrual irregularities, cold hands and feet, cold sensitivity, menopausal disorders, and various gynecological diseases. In addition, it is also effective for stomach acid and loss of appetite.

5. Neiguan acupoint

Location: Lie on your back with your palm facing up and your wrist slightly bent, 2 inches above the first horizontal line on the back of your palm, between the two large tendons.

Action essentials: bend your arm with your palm facing up, and press the acupoint with the thumb of your other hand. Use a little force until you feel soreness and swelling, and press for 1-2 minutes on each side.

Medical theory: When the menstrual water on the surface of the body is empty, the high temperature and high humidity water vapor in the pericardium meridian will go out of the body surface through this point. The high humidity water vapor going out of the body surface can generate menstrual water in the ground, and when the menstrual water on the surface of the body is excessive, it can play a role in dredging excretion. That is, Neiguan point has the function of maintaining and regulating the internal and external yin fluid of the human body to make it tend to be normal.

Efficacy: It has the effects of calming the mind, soothing the liver and relieving adverse reactions, harmonizing the spleen and stomach, and promoting blood circulation and unblocking meridians.

6. Zusanli acupoint

Position: Bend your knee to 90 degrees, and measure four finger widths down from the outer kneecap to the point one finger width away from the outer side of the tibia.

Action essentials: Make fists with both hands and tap the acupoints at the flexor bones. Alternatively, you can use the tip of your thumb to massage the acupoints, applying force until you feel numbness and swelling. It is best to massage and tap for more than 5 minutes.

Medical theory: "Sanli" refers to Lishang, Lizhong and Lixia. The stomach is located in the upper part of the abdomen. When you have bloating and epigastric pain, you need to "regulate the upper part". When pressing Zusanli, you need to push upwards at the same time. If there is discomfort in the middle of the abdomen, you need to "regulate the middle part". Just press inwards. The lower abdomen is in the lower part of the abdomen. If there is pain in the lower abdomen, you need to push downwards while pressing Zusanli. This is called "regulating the lower part". Zusanli is one of the main acupoints of the "Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming" and is a major acupoint for strengthening the body and mind. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that massaging Zusanli can regulate the body's immunity, enhance disease resistance, regulate the spleen and stomach, tonify the middle and replenish qi, promote blood circulation, dispel wind and dampness, and strengthen the body and eliminate evil.

Efficacy: Regulates the spleen and stomach, replenishes Qi and blood, dredges the meridians, strengthens the body and nourishes the vital energy. It is an important acupuncture point for treating gastrointestinal diseases. Regularly pressing this point can increase appetite, aid digestion, improve heart function, regulate heart rhythm, and enhance the ability to defend against disease.