What to do when you feel anxious and palpitating

Many people will encounter the problem of palpitations. In fact, we can treat and regulate it through some acupoint massage methods, such as massaging the Jueyinshu point, or massaging the Xinshu point and other acupoints, which can effectively relieve the symptoms to a certain extent.

1. Push the Tanzhong point with your fingers

Location: On the midline of the chest, at the intersection of the line connecting the two nipples and the midline of the sternum.

Massage method: Lie on your back and use your thumb to push the Shanzhong point from bottom to top for about 2 minutes, until the swelling and numbness spread to the chest.

2. Press and rub Jueyinshu

Location: On the inner side of the scapula, 2 finger widths lateral to the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra.

Massage method: The person being massaged sits or lies prone, and the massager uses the thumbs of both hands to massage the Jueyinshu point in a clockwise direction for about 2 minutes, then massages in a counterclockwise direction for 2 minutes, until the local area becomes warm.

3. Press and rub the Xinshu point

Location: On the inner side of the shoulder blade, 2 finger widths away from the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra.

Massage method: The person being massaged lies prone, and the massager stands beside him/her. Use the thumbs of both hands to massage the Xinshu point in clockwise and counterclockwise directions for 2 minutes each. It is best if the person feels soreness, swelling and warmth locally.

4. Pinching the Shenmen acupoint

Position: Palm facing up, on the transverse wrist line on the little finger side of the wrist joint.

Massage method: The masseur pinches the Shenmen acupoint of the person being massaged with the thumb of one hand for about 1 minute until soreness and swelling are felt, alternating between the left and right hands.