(1) Constipation with bloating
Generally, when you are constipated, you always feel bloated. This is because stool is retained in the intestine, causing intestinal bacteria to multiply and cause fermentation or putrefaction. , the gas produced is stored in the intestines, but not every constipation patient has abdominal bloating. During massage therapy, the abdomen should first be warmed.
Then use acupuncture points to press the acupoints on the hands and feet, and strongly stimulate the Zusanli, Sanyinjiao, and Hegu points to produce a sense of soreness and swelling, which will be effective. If you have abdominal distension, you should avoid strong stimulation of the abdomen, otherwise it will only increase the pain and have no effect. At this time, you can massage the lower end of the ribs. Press the pit of your heart with your palms and massage along the lower end of the ribs as if writing eight characters. Press the bones lightly with your fingers. , repeated 10 to 20 times. This massage can promote gastrointestinal motility and improve loss of appetite or gastroptosis.
The above massage can be done by yourself or by others, but you must persist.
(2) Constipation accompanied by abdominal pain
Usually constipation does not cause abdominal pain. Abdominal pain caused by constipation is mostly due to the accumulation of gas in the intestine or spasmodic constipation. If there is gas accumulation, refer to the massage treatment for constipation and abdominal distension, which can expel the gas and relieve pain. As for spastic constipation, it is caused by strong spasm in a part of the large intestine, causing abdominal pain. Pay attention to the following points during massage therapy.
① Apply finger pressure to the pulse point in the gallbladder meridian. Most people only need to finger-press the acupuncture points with pulses in the gallbladder meridian to achieve effective results. The pulses are located on the side of the body, equivalent to the center of the height of the navel. Pressing the thumb towards the center of the body can relieve pain.
② Liangqiu point and Zusanli of the lower limbs. Liangqiu is a famous point for treating gastrointestinal pain. For general abdominal pain, as long as the pulse point and Liangqiu point are stimulated, almost all pain can be relieved. Liangqiu is located three fingers above the kneecap on the front and outer side of the thigh. When you have stomach or abdominal pain, it will hurt if you press it.
③ Warm the abdomen. You can rub your hands to generate heat to warm your abdomen, or you can use hot compresses. If abdominal pain is accompanied by fever or other symptoms such as diarrhea, the above method cannot be used to treat it.
(3) Constipation accompanied by obesity
As the saying goes, "Loose your belt and your life span will be shortened by ten years." This means that obesity is the enemy of health and longevity.
In addition to the general methods of treating constipation, the following acupressure methods can also be used.
①Acupressure on the left lower abdomen. Use finger pressure on Tianshu point and Daju point, and relax the abdomen when pressing.
②Acupressure acupuncture points on the soles of the feet. Mainly press the center of the big toe on the sole of the foot, the kidneys, adrenal glands (the center of the sole is forward) and the center of the sole, where the small intestine and large intestine are located. Press each area for 2 minutes.
③In addition to the above compression therapy, you can also kick your buttocks with your heel to enhance the effect. For this method, lie prone and kick your buttocks with your back heel. If you can't kick your buttocks, you still have to do it 20 to 30 times alternately left and right. Because this kind of exercise not only stimulates the feet, but also uses the abdominal muscles, which can promote intestinal peristalsis.
(4) Constipation with high blood pressure
In addition to taking western medicine for treatment, patients with constipation and high blood pressure can also use the following therapies.
① Tap the sole of the foot with a rubber mallet. The patient sits on a chair, puts one foot on the knee of the other, and taps the soles of his feet with a rubber mallet at a comfortable intensity. As long as he taps rhythmically, the soles of his feet will become red and hot in five minutes. Do it on both left and right feet, once in the morning and once in the evening. Afterwards, wash your feet with hot water.
This method can clear the meridians, improve vitality, enhance the function of the circulatory system, and maintain normal blood pressure.
②Acupressure on the acupoints on the feet. Yongquan point, Zusanli, Sanyinjiao.
(5) Constipation with hemorrhoids
Constipation and hemorrhoids are closely related. The two can create a vicious cycle and aggravate each other. Therefore, in order to prevent hemorrhoids and improve constipation, we cannot ignore it. . Conversely, to improve constipation, hemorrhoids must be cured. Although the treatment of hemorrhoids is troublesome, acupressure therapy is very effective in alleviating symptoms, because the stimulation of acupoints can promote blood circulation in the anus. Most importantly, treatment for hemorrhoids should be combined with treatment for constipation to be effective.
①Sacrum compression. Pressing the sacrum and its surroundings with your fingers can promote blood circulation around the anus and effectively treat or prevent hemorrhoids. During compression, the patient lies prone and uses two thumbs to press. When exhaling, add body weight to press hard, and when inhaling, relax the force. When pressing by yourself, use four fingers except the thumb to press, and then use your fist to stimulate hard.
②The acupressure hole is the most acupoint, which is a famous acupoint for treating hemorrhoids.