Which acupoints should be massaged for stomachache

Factors such as indigestible food, overeating, dieting to lose weight, etc. can easily damage our stomach and cause stomach pain. Many friends usually choose to take painkillers to solve the problem when they have stomach pain, but this method is not a long-term solution. If you really want to improve stomach pain, you might as well try some traditional Chinese medicine massage methods. Acute massage of the corresponding acupoints can effectively relieve stomach pain. So which specific acupoints should be massaged for stomach pain?

First is the Zhongwan acupoint

Zhongwan point is a very important acupuncture point in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. It is located in the center of the line connecting the lower end of the sternum and the navel, approximately one palm above the navel. When doing acupressure, lie on your back, relax your muscles, exhale slowly while pressing down hard with your fingers, remove your hands after 6 seconds, and repeat 10 times. This will make your stomach feel comfortable. When you have stomach pain, the Zhongwan acupressure method is more effective.

The second is Tianshu point

This point is located two thumb widths to the left and right of the navel. The patient can lie flat on the bed and press down and massage this area with the middle three fingers for about 2 minutes. The main diseases treated by Tianshu point include indigestion, nausea and vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc.

Next is Zusanli

The Zusanli point is located four finger widths below the outer kneecap and on the edge of the tibia. Below the kneecap, you can feel a bump (lateral tibial condyle), and from there, a little further out and slightly downward, there is another bump (capitulum of the fibula). The line connecting these two convex bones forms an equilateral triangle with the base pointing downward. The vertex of the equilateral triangle is the Zusanli point. Press for 6 seconds and then remove your hands, repeat 10 times. This can promote the secretion of gastric acid, make the stomach feel comfortable, and also have a pain-relieving effect.

Finally, you should use abdominal massage therapy. Sit or lie down, put your palms together and place them on the abdomen below the navel, and massage in a clockwise direction with the navel as the center for about 3-5 minutes. Then stand up and take a short walk. It is usually best to do it half an hour after a meal.

Knowing which acupoints can be massaged to relieve stomach pain, I believe you don’t have to be afraid of the occurrence of stomach pain anymore. However, these are just methods of relief after all. If you want to completely improve stomach pain, you must first start with adjusting your eating habits. Only with good eating habits can our stomach and intestines be healthy. If you stick to this for a long time, you will no longer have to worry about stomach pain.