There are 7 pain-relieving switches on the body: kneading the instep is the most effective for dysmenorrhea

We often encounter some pain in life, some of which are related to diseases and some to lifestyle habits. In fact, there are many "pain switches" in our body. In addition to taking medicine to relieve pain, we can also "turn off" the pain by pressing and other methods.

Headache switch - rub the area between your eyebrows. Whether you have a cold or are upset, headaches are always with you. When you frown, you might as well relax your brows gently, because the switch to relieve headaches is hidden between your eyebrows. Dai Qibin, deputy director of the Tuina Department of Nanjing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, said that there is a "Yintang Point" between the eyebrows. Massaging this point can help relieve symptoms such as headaches and nasal discomfort. When you have a headache, you can use your thumb and index finger to gently pinch and rub this area for about 2 minutes. The movement should be slow rather than fast, and use a little force until you feel a slight numbness and swelling. It works immediately for common headaches.

Back pain switch - rub and cover your lower back. When you have back pain, rub your lower back with both hands, and the symptoms of back pain will improve immediately. The waist is where the "belt meridian" in traditional Chinese medicine runs, especially on both sides of the spine, which is where the kidneys are located. The kidneys like warmth and hate cold, so regular massage can help relieve back pain. The specific method is to rub your hands together until warm, then place them on the waist on both sides of the spine on the back, pause for a moment, and then rub them down to the coccyx. People who often suffer from back pain can do this exercise 50-100 times each time, once in the morning and once in the evening.

Toothache switch - press the base of the thumb or Xiaguan acupoint. “Toothache is not a disease, but it can be fatal!” Toothache always makes people restless. At this time, you might as well try two acupoints on the body to relieve toothache. One is near the "tiger's mouth", which is the highest point of the muscle when the thumb and index finger are closed. When massaging the base of the thumb, you should apply force towards the direction of the little finger, so that the therapeutic effect can be better achieved. It should be noted that pregnant women should not massage this area to avoid wasting fetal energy. The other is in front of the ear, in the depression between the cheekbone and the jaw, which is the Xiaguan point. When you have a toothache, you can press this area with your fingers or knuckles, which also has a pain-relieving effect.

The switch for shoulder pain - lift and rub the "acromion". Many people often massage their parents’ shoulders, but few people know what the standard movements are for massaging shoulders to relieve pain. Dai Qibin introduced that in addition to activating the qi and blood in the shoulders, shoulder massage can also press the "shoulder well point", which is the highest point of the shoulder where the nipple meets the shoulder line. It can help relieve symptoms such as shoulder pain, heavy head and light feet, eyes fatigue, tinnitus, and stiff neck. The specific operation method is to open the palms of both hands, put four fingers together, place them naturally on the shoulders of the person being pressed, and pinch with five fingers. If you use hollow fists to hit the back, the effect will be better. It should be noted that massage should not be lasted too long or with excessive force, especially for people with high blood pressure or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Massage should not be done for too long or too hard.

Heartache switch - tap your wrist. The heart pain switch is about three fingers wide above the horizontal line of the wrist, which is also referred to as the Neiguan point in traditional Chinese medicine. If you suddenly suffer from angina pectoris, in addition to taking nitroglycerin sublingually, you can also press this point for 5 minutes, which can promote blood circulation and relieve pain. It should be noted that this method is only used for auxiliary treatment and first aid. To be on the safe side, be sure to seek medical attention in time when the disease occurs.

The switch for dysmenorrhea is to massage the instep of your feet. The dysmenorrhea switch is on the instep, 1.5 cm above the gap between the big toe and the second toe. The specific massage method is as follows: Use the tip of your left thumb to rub your right foot until you feel a sore and swollen feeling. After 1 minute, use the tip of your right thumb to rub your left foot.