Acupoint massage to relieve dysmenorrhea

Massage is often more effective than medication in treating dysmenorrhea. Medication can only temporarily relieve the pain and has more or less side effects. When using acupoint massage to relieve dysmenorrhea, you should first massage the back and waist, then the abdomen, and finally the lower limbs. You should also pay attention to applying blood-activating liquid, such as medicated oil or medicated wine, before massaging.

Acupoint massage to relieve dysmenorrhea

1. Use your fingers or the base of your palms to massage the 11th thoracic vertebra to the 2nd lumbar vertebra on the back and waist, and massage the muscles on both sides and the related acupoints such as the Zhong, Xuanshu, Mingmen, Jiaji, Pishu, Weishu, Sanjiaoshu, Shenshu, and Zhishi points.

2. Use your fist to gently hit the painful area on your back or waist.

3. Use your fingers to massage the painful abdominal muscles and the Shenque, Qihai, Guanyuan, Tianshu, Wailing, Daju and other acupoints.

4. Use your fingers to pinch and press the Yinbao, Xuehai, Sanyinjiao, Taichong and other acupoints on the lower limbs.

The efficacy of acupoint massage in relieving dysmenorrhea

Generally, abdominal pain will begin to be relieved after 5 minutes of back and waist massage. Continue to massage the back, waist and abdomen for 20 minutes, and the abdominal pain will disappear. Massage once a day for 3 to 5 consecutive days. For those with a history of dysmenorrhea, massage can be started 2 days before the menstruation. Massage can be done every 2 to 3 days to consolidate the therapeutic effect. To achieve the ideal effect, perseverance is required.

Note: During acupoint massage treatment, patients with dysmenorrhea should pay attention to self-care. For example, during menstruation, they should keep warm, avoid rain, and avoid eating raw and cold food. They should have a regular life, combine work and rest, and ensure sleep. They should participate in exercise moderately, but avoid heavy work and strenuous exercise.