What are the commonly used hand acupoint massage methods?

1. Push method The commonly used push method for hand massage refers to push method. When operating, apply force to a certain part of the opponent with the tip of the thumb or the pulp of the finger to push it straight in one direction, which is the direct push method. Close to the body surface, the force is steady, the speed is slow and even, the massage medium is suitable, and the speed is about 2OO times per minute, which can be used for linear acupuncture points on the hand. If you use your thumb to push from the midpoint of a straight point to both sides, it is called pushing. If the thumb end or thread surface of two hands is used to push the closure of a linear hole from both ends to the middle, it is a combined push method, also known as "method" and "sum". 2. Take the method. Grip method is to lift and pinch some parts and acupoints rhythmically with thumb and food, middle finger or thumb and other four fingers as relative force. When operating, the force should be light and heavy, and sudden force is not allowed. The movements should be gentle and consistent. This method applies to all points on the hand. 3. Pressing is one of the earliest methods used in massage therapy, and it is also one of the commonly used methods in hand massage. In hand massage, the massage method refers to applying force to the acupuncture points or pathological reflex areas of the hand with the fingertips or threads of the thumb, and gradually pressing hard, with the intensity from light to heavy, so that the stimulation can fully reach the deep layer of muscle tissue, and the patient feels sour, numb, heavy, bloated, drifting, etc., lasting for several seconds, gradually relaxing, and so on. Don't push too hard, don't slide, and stay strong. When the stimulation needs to be strengthened, the thumb of both hands can be overlapped to operate. Pressing is often combined with kneading, which is called kneading. For the elderly, weak or younger patients, the force should be appropriate. According to the law, it is suitable for all points of the hand. 4. Acupoint method In hand massage, acupoint method refers to applying force to the acupoints or pathological reflex areas of the hand with the tip of the thumb or the phalanx of the finger, and gradually pressing hard. The intensity should be from light to heavy, so that the stimulation can fully reach the deep layer of muscle tissue. The patient feels sore, numb, heavy, bloated and anxious for several seconds, gradually relaxing, and so on. Don't push too hard, don't slide, and stay strong. Acupoint method has small contact area and large stimulation. Acupoint method is often combined with pressing method, which is called acupoint method. For the elderly, weak or younger patients, the force should be appropriate. Acupoint method is suitable for all acupoints of the hand. 5. Pinch method In hand massage, pinch method is the most exciting. Pinch this point again with your thumb nail and inject strength into the end of your thumb. Choose the right acupoints before pinching. In order to avoid breaking the skin, you can cover the re-pinched part with a thin cloth, and gently rub the part after pinching to relieve the pain. Kneading is mostly used in emergencies and severe cases. 6. Kneading method is often used for hand massage. Finger-pressure kneading method is to relax the wrist with the thumb on a certain point or part of the hand. Take elbow as an example, make the forearm swing actively, so as to drive the wrist and palm fingers to make gentle and gentle swing pressure. The movements should be coordinated and rhythmic, and the speed should be 160 times per minute. This method is often used in combination with massage, which is suitable for all acupuncture points in the hand. 7. Pinch method Hand massage generally uses three fingers to pinch. Three-finger pinch is a relatively hard squeeze between thumb and two acupoints of some eating and living limbs. When doing relative pressure movements, you should have rhythm, uniform strength and gradually increase. Combined with the holding method, it is called the holding method.