Traditional Chinese massage effectively relieves menstrual cramps

　　Quite a few female All Dysmenorrhea Some women even keep painkillers in their bags during that time to relieve pain, but this is only treating the symptoms and not the root cause. Traditional Chinese medicine experts say that instead of taking medicine to relieve pain, it is better to massage the following acupoints, which has a good preventive and therapeutic effect on primary dysmenorrhea.

　　Taichong point:

　　Rub Taichong (has the effect of soothing the liver and relieving pain). Not just for menstrual cramps, but for everything Gynecology disease ) Location: between the big toe and second toe.

　　Massage method: Use the pulp of your left thumb to rub the right Taichong point. It is better if you feel soreness and swelling. After 1 minute, use the pulp of your right thumb to rub the left Taichong point for 1 minute.

　　Sanyinjiao point:

　　Massage and rub Sanyinjiao (it has the function of communicating with the heart and kidneys, drawing fire downwards, and can relieve the pain of all gynecological diseases). Location: On the inside of the calf, 3 inches above the tip of the medial malleolus, behind the medial edge of the tibia.

　　Massage method: Use the pulp of your left thumb to rub the right Sanyinjiao acupoint until it feels sore and swollen. After 1 minute, use the pulp of your right thumb to knead the left Sanyinjiao acupoint for 1 minute.

　　Blood Sea Cave:

　　Rubbing and pressing the Xuehai point (has the function of guiding blood to return to menstruation and treating various blood diseases. Pressing the Xuehai point can relieve abdominal pain during menstruation. ) Location: Bend the knee, on the inner thigh, 2 inches above the inner end of the patellar base, at the bulge of the medial head of the quadriceps muscle. Sit on a chair and straighten your legs. There will be a depression on the inside of the knee. There is a bulging muscle above the depression. The top of the muscle is the Xuehai point.

　　Massage method: Overlap and press this acupoint with two thumbs. During dysmenorrhea, the left leg usually also hurts, so stimulate the left leg more. It would be better if you put a hot water bottle on your waist.

　　Uterus hole:

　　Point and rub the uterine point (stimulating the uterine point is a conditioning technique that directly targets the female genitals. It has significant effects and has the functions of activating blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating qi and relieving pain). Location: The uterine point is located in the lower abdomen, in the middle of the palm below the navel (4 inches below the navel). This point is a point four fingers apart from the left and right (3 inches from the midline). Massage method: Use the index and middle fingers of both hands to press the uterine acupoints on both sides, apply slight pressure, and slowly rub until the degree of soreness and swelling is measured. The operation lasts for 5 minutes. It is best if there is a feeling of heat in the abdominal cavity.

　　For the treatment of dysmenorrhea with self-massage, it is generally recommended to start treatment 5 to 7 days before menstruation, stop after menstruation, and then perform manual treatment before the next menstruation. The purpose of massage is to draw blood downward, so treatment must be performed before menstruation when pain occurs in the lower abdomen and lumbosacral region. With proper technique, the menstrual period can be advanced by 1 to 2 days. As the menstrual blood is discharged, the pain will disappear or be reduced.

　　Massage techniques for treating dysmenorrhea originate from traditional Chinese medicine. Some people may not be precise about acupoints, which may affect the massage effect. Therefore, it is recommended that friends who want to treat dysmenorrhea through massage can find a professional Chinese medicine practitioner to consult on massage techniques.