Where can massage relieve sore throat?

It is well known that traditional Chinese medicine is profound and can treat many diseases. If you have a headache or fever in your life, it can be solved through Chinese medicine massage. For example, massaging the Tianding point and pressing the Shuitu point can relieve pain in the throat and other parts of the body. In fact, in addition to these parts, massaging and rubbing Quchi acupoint, Shaoshang acupoint and other parts can also effectively relieve throat pain. This article will tell you how to massage to relieve throat pain.

1. Press Tianding acupoint

Location: About one finger width below the Adam's apple on the lateral larynx, at the posterior edge of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Massage method: The person being massaged lies on his back or sits, and the massager presses the Tianding points on both sides with the middle fingers or thumbs of both hands for 1 minute until no discomfort is felt.

Massage indications: Treatment of sore throat, tonsillitis, foreign body sensation in throat, throat lumps, thyroid enlargement, dysphagia, etc.

2. Press the Shuitu point

Location: diagonally below the Adam's apple, on the front edge of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in the neck.

Massage method: The person being massaged lies on his back or sits, and the massager uses the thumbs or key points of both hands to press the Shutu acupoints for 1 minute until no discomfort is felt.

Massage indications: Treatment of sore throat, tonsillitis, hoarseness, cough, asthma, etc.

3. Press Tiantu point

Location: Neck, in the depression of the suprasternal fossa.

Massage method: The person being massaged lies on his back or sits, and the massager presses the Tiantu point with his index finger for 1 minute until he feels no discomfort.

Massage indications: treatment of pharyngitis, bronchial asthma, bronchitis, goiter, esophagitis, and foreign body sensation in the throat.

4. Press and rub the Quchi point

Location: With the elbow flexed, on the lateral head of the cubital crease.

Massage method: The massager holds the arm of the person being massaged with his left hand, and uses the thumb of his right hand to press and rub the Quchi point in a clockwise direction for 2 minutes, and then in a counterclockwise direction for 2 minutes, alternating between the left and right hands until a local soreness and swelling is felt.

Massage indications: Treatment of sore throat, toothache, migraine, dizziness, flushed face, acne, urticaria, erysipelas, arm pain, etc.

5. Pinch and rub the Hegu point

Location: On the back of the hand, where the base of the thumb and index finger meet, the highest point of the muscle.

Massage method: The massager or the patient can use the left thumb to pinch and rub the Hegu point on the right hand of the person being massaged for about 2 minutes, alternating between the left and right hands. The massager or the patient can also use the tip of the thumb of one hand to press and rub the Hegu point on the other hand 30 times, alternating between the two hands.

Massage treatment: sore throat, tonsillitis, laryngeal edema, rhinitis, headache, toothache, eye fatigue, etc.

6.Pinch and press Shaoshang acupoint

Location: This point is located at the radial side of the root of the thumb nail.

Massage method: The masseur pinches and presses the Shaoshang acupoint of the person being massaged with his fingernails for 30 seconds, relaxes for 10 seconds, and repeats the operation more than 10 times, alternating between the left and right hands.

Massage treatments: sore throat, inability to speak, fever, cough, wheezing, chest pain, hemoptysis, breast pain, wrist pain, etc.

7. Sore Throat Massage Therapy

1. After getting up early every day, apply 3-4 drops of essential oil on the palm of your left hand, and massage the throat in a clockwise direction for 20-30 times.

2. Add one tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers to 1-2 cups of boiling water, apply the solution directly to the affected area, and gently massage with your hands to help absorption. Repeat if necessary.