How can massage relieve muscle pain?

Muscle soreness is a common phenomenon in our daily life. Maintaining an action for a long time or exerting excessive force will cause the body to have symptoms of muscle soreness. Muscle soreness includes arm muscle soreness, leg muscle soreness, back muscle soreness, etc. This situation has a great impact on people's daily life, making walking and sitting uncomfortable, and also has a bad effect on people's sleep. For symptoms of muscle soreness, people usually relieve them by massaging the muscles, such as massaging the Quchi point, Shouwuli point, etc. Massage is also a treatment method in traditional Chinese medicine. Learn more about how to massage muscles to relieve pain?

Massage method:

Method 1: Massage Quchi acupoint and Shouwuli acupoint

Quchi: Qu means secret, implying that it is not easily noticed. A pool is a place where water is enclosed or gathered. From the name Quchi, we can infer that this acupuncture point is related to water. Then the principle that water controls fire is easy to understand. Based on this, it can be inferred that Quchi acupoint is likely to have the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. Redness, swelling, heat and pain are characteristics of local discomfort caused by muscle tension. It is not surprising that Quchi acupoint is used to deal with these problems.

Hand five miles. Hand refers to the part of the hand where the acupoints are located. Wuli is a distance and a range. Both distance and range are related to sports and activities. It can be speculated that the function of the Shouwuli acupoint is related to the activities and movements of the upper limbs of the arms. In other words, Shouwuli may promote and improve the circulation of qi and blood in the arms. It is now believed that massaging the Wuli acupoint on the hand can dredge the meridians, activate the collaterals, regulate qi and relieve stagnation.

Method: After determining the approximate location of the acupoint, use your fingers to find the tender point. If there is stagnation in the Yangming meridian, these two acupoints will feel sore or numb. According to the patient's tolerance, press the Quchi point with the thumb, and then the Shouwuli point. Can be rotated several times. The Quchi and Shouwuli acupoints may be very sore or numb, so don't press too hard at the beginning. Each treatment lasts approximately 5-10 minutes.

Method 2: Aromatherapy massage

Incorrect sitting posture, long hours of typing on the keyboard, and poor sleeping posture can all cause shoulder and neck pain and stiffness.

Marjoram essential oil is a "panacea" for relieving muscle tension and spasms. Mixing it with rosemary or juniper berry essential oil (2 drops each) can also effectively relieve muscle tension in the shoulders and neck.

Method 3: Pressure massage

Stand with your back against the wall, place a tennis ball between your shoulders, slowly bend your knees, and then slowly stand up. Let the tennis ball "massage" your shoulders and neck against the wall, which can help relax the muscles in your shoulders and neck. When using a computer, do not let the keyboard and mouse be too far away from you. It is best to lean your back against the back of a chair. This will ensure that the shoulders are evenly stressed and the muscles get the necessary relaxation.

Method 4: Massage the neck muscles

Use the combined force of the thumb and the other four fingers to massage the patient's neck from top to bottom repeatedly.

Massage precautions

Occasional massage can relieve pain and fatigue to a certain extent, but if you become dependent on it and massage frequently every now and then, the repeated stimulation will cause the tiny muscle fibers to break. You should know that once muscle fibers are broken, they will not regenerate. The damaged part will be replaced by scar tissue. The amount of scar tissue will increase, and the human flesh will become less and less elastic. The muscles lack vitality and are more prone to soreness.

Massage to relieve muscle pain

Ways to deal with muscle soreness include pain relievers, gentle stretching, massage, hot baths, and hot and cold compresses. The effects of medications are well known, and gentle stretching works because muscles tend to tighten as they recover, which can make soreness worse, so slow, gentle stretching can reduce tension and relieve pain.

Massaging sore muscles can also help reduce muscle tension and increase blood circulation, which can speed up recovery. Just like massage, hot baths can relax muscles and speed up circulation. The smoother the blood flow, the more oxygen and nutrients can be delivered to cell tissues, thereby repairing damaged muscles faster.

Massaging the body parts you have been exercising for 20 minutes after working out can also help relieve soreness. We need to remind you that you must not completely relax after exercising, because we need a lot of oxygen after intense exercise. If the body is not supplied with oxygen in time, adverse phenomena such as low blood pressure will occur. Therefore, even a simple massage can have a good therapeutic effect on muscle soreness.