Health
Don't believe that acupressure works wonders? Then you should try it and see for yourself.
These techniques are thousands of years old and they really work without any harm or side effects.
It's no secret that our body has amazing abilities: pain and illness go away
, if you act in a certain way on important points.
Those who practice acupuncture have known this for a long time. However, instead of needles, you can use your own fingers, with which you need to press on those same magic points or massage them.
Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners believe that a person's life energy (or "qi") flows through certain invisible channels
which are called
meridians
. If there are blocks in its path, pain or illness appears.
Research has shown that if you press on specific points, also called acupuncture points, the brain produces natural pain relievers.
– endorphins and can block pain signals transmitted along nerves. Also, with the help of such acupressure you can get rid of insomnia and fatigue and a host of other problems.
So where are these magic points?
and how do you need to influence them in order to relieve unpleasant symptoms, fatigue, get rid of ailments and pain?
There are many such points, but we will show you some of them, which you can influence yourself at home at any convenient time.
Acupressure: how to relieve fatigue after work?
Many people relieve fatigue and stress in not entirely healthy ways, perhaps because they do not know that they can do this with the help of massage
. Massaging the points below will work wonders! Afterwards, you will be able to increase your energy levels and feel much better!
Using your thumb, index or middle finger, massage the following points forcefully for 3 minutes on the left and right:
(1, 2) Using two fingers, massage the point at the base of the skull, about 1 centimeter from the spine.
(3) Massage the depression between the thumb and index finger on both hands in turn
(4) Massage the point shown in the photo, approximately where the bend of the foot begins.
Acupressure for headaches and migraines
Headache
- the most common types of pain that perhaps each of us has experienced. Most often they appear and disappear on their own, but in more rare cases they can be a signal of more serious problems.
The most common type of headache is tension headache.
which appears if we are stressed, very tired or
have been very tense
. It often happens after a hard day at work, after sitting at the computer for a long time, after quarrels and nerves, etc.
To get rid of this type of pain, try massaging the following points for 1 minute:
(1) Third eye point
- a point just above the bridge of the nose, between the eyebrows. Stimulating this point helps increase concentration, sharpens intuition, relieves headaches and even helps eliminate digestive problems!
Apply pressure with varying degrees of force using one or more fingers, finding the most comfortable position for you. Your body will tell you how hard to push.
for greater effect. Press until the headache goes away.
(2) Massage the point between the thumb and index finger:
(3) Massage the points between the second and third toes:
(4) Temple massage:
(5) Massage points located approximately 1 centimeter above the center of the eyebrow:
Indications for head massage
Head massage is indicated for people with neurological pathologies. First of all, these are neurosis, neuritis, asthenia, chronic stress and fatigue, lack of strength, drowsiness and fatigue, insomnia, headache, decreased concentration, memory loss, encephalopathy and a number of other conditions.
Head massage is a medical procedure that has contraindications. These include the following conditions: acute inflammatory processes, elevated body temperature, blood and skin coagulation disorders, cancer, infections and mental disorders.
Acupressure for toothache
Toothache
is also a fairly common type of pain that almost everyone has experienced. The problem lies in the fact that due to poor oral hygiene or other reasons, the teeth begin to deteriorate, which exposes the nerves. Toothache is an important signal that it is time to treat your teeth. It is impossible to endure it for a long time, and if your dentist sees you a little later, do not rush to swallow painkillers! Try to reduce toothache with acupressure on the following points (1 minute each):
(1) To relieve toothache, massage the point just below the wings of the nose on both sides.
(2) Massage the point between the thumb and index finger:
(3) Clench your teeth tightly and locate the protruding oblique muscle in your cheekbones. Tighten these muscles and find the point on the most protruding part. Massage this point:
(4) Massage the points between the second and third toes:
(5) Massage the point below the cheekbones:
Points on the head for massage and improvement. Benefits of Shiatsu face and head massage
As you might guess, by the rigidity (elasticity) of biological points you can find the epicenter of tension in the body. It is these “abnormal” points that steal our energy. Shiatsu massage can alleviate and improve the condition, thanks to which the harmony of the human body returns.
In other words, Japanese acupressure of the face and body is not just a massage and an impact on active points, it is, first of all, an improvement in the condition of the body as a whole. This type of massage changes a person, right down to his appearance.
Acupressure facial massage is popular, and all because the impact on biological points helps to cope with:
- headaches;
- insomnia;
- chronic fatigue;
- colds;
- nervous tic of facial expressions.
In addition, shiatsu facial massage improves vision and skin condition, and even the general emotional background. When pressing on the points, capillary blood circulation is normalized, due to which the complexion becomes healthy and facial wrinkles disappear.
Acupressure for ear pain
Children most often suffer from ear pain, but adults can also have “blown out” ears.
If you have ever experienced an earache, you will never forget it: it is a very unpleasant sharp or aching pain somewhere inside the head.
Ear pain can occur for various reasons. The most common causes include
infections, side effects of colds and flu, sudden changes in blood pressure (for example, when flying on an airplane); water getting into the ears and so on.
To get rid of ear pain or at least relieve it, try massaging the following points for 1 minute each:
(1) Massage the point between the thumb and index finger:
(2) Massage the point near the tragus of the auricle:
(3) Massage a point slightly above the tragus of the auricle:
(4) Massage the point near the outer corners of the eyes:
Acupressure for runny nose and nasal congestion
Runny nose
– a problem for everyone, especially in the off-season. If your runny nose has not progressed to chronic stages, try massaging the points listed below to relieve symptoms. It is best to perform a light massage of these points in turn on both sides for 1 minute.
(1) If you suffer from a runny nose, we advise you to try massaging the points located just below the base of the eyebrows. By the way, this massage also helps improve vision:
(2) Third eye point massage:
(3) Massage the points just below the wings of the nose:
(4) Massage the point near the outer corners of the eyes:
(5) Massage the point just above the earlobe:
Symptoms of impaired venous outflow
Headache
The most common symptom is pain due to increased intracranial pressure. The blood does not leave the head on time, and new portions of it continue to flow - the pressure rises, the body signals this with a headache.
A case from the practice of Dr. Shishonin
The man was diagnosed with migraine and prescribed medication. The patient took the pills with discipline, but there was no noticeable improvement. Migraine attacks did not become less frequent and were often as severe as before starting to take the drugs. The attack was very difficult to relieve with analgesics; you had to take the maximum allowable doses, and even they did not always work. The pain went away on its own after some time.
Dr. Shishonin recommended going for an ultrasound under the compulsory medical insurance policy and asking to look at the jugular veins. An ultrasound showed that they were dilated. The cause of the migraine became clear - increased intracranial pressure.
After conservative non-drug treatment, improvement occurred within two months.
Extreme migraine
A very painful symptom occurs due to loss of elasticity of the jugular veins. Up to a certain point they can withstand the increased load, and then they can no longer cope. Swelling appears in the brain stem. They are not yet dangerous to human life and health, but they cause severe pain in the ternary nerve.
This is an extreme degree of migraine, it is almost impossible to tolerate and difficult to relieve with analgesics. A person becomes incapacitated, no matter how strong his will is. In addition, nausea occurs, the patient is physically unable to drink liquids or eat food. A migraine can last a day and goes away on its own when the pressure rises to such an extent that blood discharge does occur. If such conditions are repeated frequently, it becomes potentially dangerous.
Ptosis of the eyelid
A case from the practice of Dr. Shishonin
The person suddenly developed ptosis and the mobility of the eyelid was impaired. The hospital carried out a full examination - a microstroke was not confirmed, and no tumor was found.
An ultrasound scan examined the veins in the neck and revealed gross venous congestion. Conservative treatment without pills gave results after six months. If a person had paid attention to the headaches that he often had earlier, the problem could have been solved faster.
Labored breathing
This symptom itself is ambiguous; there can be many reasons. But if it is accompanied by regular pain in the back of the head or temples, then the cause is most likely venous stagnation.
Lack of air due to a violation of venous outflow can occur either unexpectedly and without cause (not during physical activity, not in a stuffy room), or, as they say, out of the blue - during a walk, in a well-ventilated room. If such situations recur, and under different conditions, you need to check and treat the neck first.
What else you need to know about symptoms
There are many signs of circulatory problems. Any discomfort in the head, neck, chest, or upper back may indicate this problem. You need to undergo an examination, and in any case it will be useful to do simple exercises. Unlike pills, carefully performed gymnastics and gentle self-massage have no side effects, that is, in any case the condition will not worsen.
The main principle of the doctor is Primum non nocere (“First of all, do no harm”). Therefore, Dr. Shishonin recommends making maximum use of the natural recovery abilities inherent in our body.
Acupressure for shoulder pain
The shoulder joints are the most mobile joints of the whole body, so injuries, sprains, and so on often occur in this part of the body. Most problems in this area are associated with inflammation of the tendons
, muscle strains, bruises, glenohumeral periarthritis and so on. The pain limits mobility, but it can be relieved by massaging certain points for 1 minute:
(1) Massage the point between the thumb and index finger:
(2) If you bend your arm at the elbow and press it to your body, the point that needs to be massaged will be located just above the bend:
(3) Massage the points between the second and third toes:
(4) Massage points located on the back of the shoulder just above the armpits:
(5) Massage points located approximately in the center of the shoulders from above.
Acupressure for back pain
Most of us now lead a sedentary lifestyle
and move little, so the problem of back pain is a very common phenomenon. Important causes of pain in this area are muscle tension and spasms, vertebral displacement and serious illnesses. This type of pain can be relieved by massaging the following points for 1 minute on each side:
(1) Massage the point between the thumb and index finger:
(2) Massage the points between the second and third toes:
(3) Massage the points that are located on the back, at the level where your navel is located, but approximately 2 fingers away from the spine:
(4) Massage the points located below the points (3), approximately 2 fingers apart:
(5) Massage points located approximately in the center of the thigh under the buttocks:
(6) Massage the points located in the center of the knee bend on the back side:
Basic techniques and techniques
Professional massage therapists use only their hands during the procedure, while at home you can resort to the help of mechanical or electrical devices.
- Classic massage is a sequential performance of various movements - stroking, kneading, pressing and rubbing.
- Ayurvedic – aimed at working out biologically active points. For maximum relaxation, it is often done with pleasant music and aromatic oils.
- Vacuum massage has the most intense effect on soft tissue. Using special devices, the specialist normalizes blood circulation and lymph flow.
The easiest way to do a massage at home is to relieve headaches. To do this, you need to influence the points located:
- At the base of the eyebrows and in the center of the eyebrow area.
- In the hole under the back of the head.
- On the temples.
- In the center of the cheekbones.
- In an area located 10 cm down from the base of the skull and 15 cm to the side of the spinal column.
The exposure time for each point should be at least 10 seconds. If necessary, you can apply oils or ointments with a warming effect.
You can sign up for the procedure, including lymphatic drainage massage, by phone.
