What are the acupuncture points for moistening the intestines and relieving constipation

Constipation is a relatively common disease. When constipation occurs, not only does our abdomen feel bloated, but our complexion also looks very ugly. Therefore, patients must take some measures to treat it when constipation occurs. Acupoint massage can be used to achieve the effect of moisturizing the intestines and relieving constipation. The effect is very good. So what are the acupoints for moisturizing the intestines and relieving constipation? Let’s take a brief look at it!

1. Massage the lumbar and sacral area

Sit on the bed, put the five fingers of both hands together, and place the base of your palm on the lumbar sacral area on the same side. Apply appropriate force to push and rub from top to bottom for 30 to 50 times until the lumbar sacral area becomes warm.

2. Press and rub the Shenshu point

Sit in the same position as above, put your hands on your hips, press your thumbs forward on the rib end on the same side, press your middle fingers on the kidney points, and press and rub with appropriate force for 30 to 50 times.

3. Massage Zusanli acupoint

Sit on the bed, straighten both knees naturally, press the Zusanli acupoint on the same side with the tip of your thumb, and press the other four fingers tightly on the back of the calf. Press with your thumb for 30 seconds.

~50 times.

4. Press and rub Tianshu acupoint

Lie in the same position as above, put your hands on your hips, place the tips of your middle fingers on the Tianshu point on the same side, and your thumb on the outer side of the abdomen. Press and rub with your middle finger for 30 to 50 times with appropriate force.

5. Rub the Zhongwan acupoint with your palm

Lie on your back on the bed with your legs naturally straight. Overlap the palm of your right hand on the back of your left hand. Place the palm of your left hand tightly on the Zhongwan acupoint and massage it with appropriate force for 30 to 50 times.

Palm massage Zhongwan acupoint

6. Push the outer side of the abdomen

Lie in the same position as above, place both hands on the outer side of the abdomen on the same side, and push down from the hypochondrium to the groin with the base of the palm. Repeat 30 to 50 times.

7. Massage around the navel

Lie in the same position as above, overlap the palm of your right hand on the back of your left hand, place the palm of your left hand next to your navel, apply appropriate force, and rub in a clockwise circle around the navel 30 to 50 times.

8. Squeeze your abdominal muscles

Lie down in the same position as above, use your thumb and the other four fingers to press together, and pinch the abdominal muscles 30 to 50 times. You can do this with both hands at the same time.

9. Press and rub Guanyuan acupoint

Lie in the same position as above, place the tip of your thumb on the Guanyuan point, and massage it with appropriate force for 30 to 50 times.

10. Massage the lower abdomen

Overlap the palm of your right hand on the back of your left hand, and place the palm of your left hand close to your lower abdomen. Apply appropriate force and massage in a clockwise circular motion for 30 to 50 circles, preferably until your skin feels warm.

When patients suffer from constipation, they can massage the above acupoints, which is very effective in treating constipation. Patients with more severe constipation should also cooperate with diet treatment. Do not eat too much spicy and greasy food. Try to eat light food and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. This is very important.