Can I massage my neck and shoulders during menstruation?

During menstruation, it is beneficial to massage the neck and shoulders properly, especially when the cervical spine is uncomfortable, which can promote blood circulation and relieve symptoms such as swelling and pain. In addition to massaging the shoulders and neck, moderate abdominal massage is also a good idea. In order to prevent irregular menstruation or dysmenorrhea, certain acupoint massage methods can be adopted, which can achieve good treatment and prevention effects.

Massage methods for women with dysmenorrhea

Sanyinjiao acupoint

Acupoint location: On the inner side of the calf, 3 inches above the tip of the inner ankle, behind the inner edge of the tibia.

Massage method: Use the left thumb to rub the right Sanyinjiao point until you feel a sore and swollen feeling. After 1 minute, use the right thumb to rub the left Sanyinjiao point for 1 minute.

Efficacy: It has the function of connecting the heart and kidneys, guiding fire downward, and can relieve the pain of all gynecological diseases.

Taichong Point

Acupoint location: between the big toe and the second toe.

Massage method: Use the tip of your left thumb to rub the right Taichong point until you feel a sore and swollen feeling. After 1 minute, use the tip of your right thumb to rub the left Taichong point for 1 minute.

Efficacy: It has obvious effect of soothing the liver and relieving pain. It can not only treat dysmenorrhea, but also treat a variety of gynecological diseases.

Uterine Point

Acupoint location: The uterus point is located in the lower abdomen, in the middle of the horizontal palm below the navel (4 inches below the navel). This acupoint is located at a point four horizontal fingers away from the left and right (3 inches away from the midline).

Massage method: Use the index and middle fingers of both hands to press the uterus points on both sides, apply a little pressure, and knead slowly until you feel soreness and swelling. Do it for 5 minutes. It is best when you feel heat in the abdominal cavity.

Efficacy: Stimulating the uterine point is a conditioning method directly targeting the female reproductive organs. It has significant therapeutic effects and has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and relieving pain.

7 causes of dysmenorrhea

1. Cervical stenosis. The main problem is that menstrual outflow is blocked, causing dysmenorrhea.

2. Uterine hypoplasia. Poor uterine development can easily lead to abnormal blood supply, causing uterine ischemia and hypoxia, leading to dysmenorrhea.

3. Abnormal position of the uterus. If a woman's uterus is extremely retroflexed or anteflexed, it may affect the smooth flow of menstrual blood and cause dysmenorrhea.

4. Mental and neurological factors. Some women are overly sensitive to pain.

5. Genetic factors. There is a certain relationship between the daughter's dysmenorrhea and the mother's dysmenorrhea.

6. Endocrine factors. Abdominal pain during menstruation is related to the increase in progesterone in the luteal phase.

7. The content of prostaglandins (PG) in the endometrium and menstrual blood increases, and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) acts on uterine muscle fibers to cause them to contract and cause dysmenorrhea. The prostaglandin content in the endometrial tissue of menstrual patients is significantly increased compared with that of women with normal uterine function.