Where can I get relief from stomach discomfort through massage

The stomach is an important digestive and absorptive organ in the human body, and it is also an organ that can easily produce various discomforts due to stimulation. If you have stomach discomfort, you can adjust it through various methods. For example, in daily life, you can use diet therapy. If the stomach problem is serious, you can go to the hospital for treatment. Of course, massage can also relieve stomach upset symptoms. So, which acupoints can be massaged to relieve stomach discomfort symptoms?

1. Massage Zusanli for stomach discomfort

Acupoint: The depression below the knee, on the outside of the calf tendon.

Method: Massage the Zusanli point vigorously. You will feel pain extending to your toes. Massage for 10 minutes after meals every day to relieve stomach discomfort. The effect will be better if combined with massaging the Jiexi point of the Stomach Meridian (in front of the ankle, equivalent to the shoe laces point) and the Neiting point (between the 2nd and 3rd toes).

Efficacy: Pressing the Zusanli point is effective for people who suffer from insufficient gastric acid secretion, slow digestion, abdominal bloating and food accumulation, and stomach discomfort immediately after meals. This has a good promoting effect on chronic gastric diseases and can strengthen gastric function.

2. Massage the upper abdomen if you feel uncomfortable in the stomach

(1) Shangwan acupoint: located in the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 5 inches above the navel;

(2) Zhongwan acupoint: located in the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 4 inches above the umbilicus;

(3) Xiawan point: Located in the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 2 inches above the umbilicus.

Method: Use your hands to gently massage the upper, middle and lower abdominal points for five minutes each. This is effective in preventing and treating various gastrointestinal discomforts.

Efficacy: Massaging these three acupoints in the upper abdomen is effective for treating abdominal pain, bloating, acid reflux, vomiting, hiccups, indigestion, and intestinal rumbling.

3. Massage Zhangmen acupoint if you feel uncomfortable in your stomach

Acupoint location: Zhangmen is located in the lateral abdomen of the human body, below the free end of the 11th rib. When locating the acupoint, you can place your hand on your face, and the tip of your elbow is the location of Zhangmen.

Method: Use the base of both palms to massage this area until it becomes warm.

Efficacy: It has the effects of soothing the liver and strengthening the spleen, regulating qi and dispersing stagnation, and clearing away dampness and heat.

4. Massage Neiguan acupoint if you feel uncomfortable in your stomach

Acupoint location: In the middle of the forearm, about three horizontal fingers (about 2 inches) away from the elbow.

Efficacy: It has the effects of dredging dampness, calming the mind, regulating qi and relieving pain. Pressing and rubbing this point is very effective in eliminating symptoms such as chest tightness, bloating, nausea and vomiting.

5. Massage Liangqiu acupoint for stomach discomfort

Acupoint location: The depression where the muscles bulge when you stretch your knee. This point is also located about three fingers above the outer end of the kneecap.

Method: Stimulate this point with acupressure. When applying pressure towards the thigh, the vibration will be stronger. You can press hard with your thumb. Press for 20 seconds each time, rest for 5 seconds and then continue, and repeat this several times until the discomfort subsides.

Efficacy: Stomach cramps, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. can be relieved by massaging this acupoint.