Improper lumbar massage may lead to paralysis

For someone like you who is just suffering from fatigue due to long-term continuous work, you can actually go to a regular place for a massage without any worries. White-collar workers will inevitably suffer from soreness in the cervical spine, back and hand muscles due to sitting in front of the computer for a long time. A "massage" with a certain intensity is equivalent to giving them a small local exercise, which can activate the muscles and bones and relieve physical fatigue. certainly

We still recommend that everyone pay attention to the combination of work and rest. Although massage can relieve temporary fatigue, the main reason for office workers' back pain, general weakness, etc. is too little exercise, so moderate exercise is still essential.

Question: I saw on TV that a patient with high blood pressure fell outside the hair salon right after having a head massage due to a sudden cerebral hemorrhage. How terrible! Is massage so dangerous?

This is mostly related to the choice of massage place and masseur. Don’t think that massage is a simple thing that can be done casually with a few strokes. The so-called “doctors” in some small beauty salons may not have received formal training before taking up their posts, and the people who come for massage don’t understand anything anyway. If high blood pressure turns into cerebral hemorrhage after massage, it is most likely caused by incorrect massage technique or excessive force.

●Note: Be especially careful when stepping on the back!

For those who like to step on the back, this is a difficult action in massage. If the strength is not controlled well, fractures of the lumbar spine, spine, ribs, etc. may occur, and the thoracic spine, lumbar spine and joints may be dislocated, and even life-threatening!

Q: Many beauty salons now offer ovarian care massage treatments, saying that this can prevent ovarian aging. Is this really helpful for ovarian health?

Compared with the various maintenance effects mentioned by beauty salons, I think it is more of a psychological comfort for women. Because under normal circumstances, the ovaries cannot be felt when a woman lies flat. They are located deep in the pelvic cavity and cannot be felt even during a normal pelvic examination, let alone a normal massage. The beauty salon suggested using essential oils to massage the ovaries, saying that this can be absorbed, but there is absolutely no scientific basis for this. The nutrients in essential oils can indeed be absorbed by the skin and have a certain effect on skin care, but it is unlikely to penetrate into the human blood. Moreover, simply "maintaining" the ovaries cannot affect the functioning of other parts of the body, and the effect of delaying aging is difficult to achieve.

Q: My lumbar spine has not been in good condition, and my husband always tells me to do massage to relieve it, but I heard that if you don’t do lumbar massage properly, you may become paralyzed!

It can only be said that inadequate massage will not only fail to relieve the fatigue of the lumbar spine, but will increase the burden on the lumbar spine, and in severe cases may even cause paralysis. Some unprofessional people use rough movements, excessive force or improper techniques during massage, which can easily cause soft tissue damage and joint dislocation of the person being massaged. Once this kind of damage is done, it is very difficult to recover. I would like to remind everyone to go directly to a regular place for massage and not to be tempted to save money. Moreover, when using some ointments as massage media, if not handled properly, it is often easy to cause skin burns and bruises, and in severe cases, skin ulcers may occur. Massage on people with infectious diseases may lead to cross-infection.

Q: Foot masseurs always tell me that there are many acupuncture points on the human feet, and that the feet are the best reflection of the health of the body, and that regular massage can also help maintain health. Is there any basis for this?

There are more than 60 reflex areas on one foot. The main organs of the human body, such as the heart, liver, kidneys, stomach, spleen, eyes, ears, nose, etc., have corresponding reflex areas on the feet. If the massage technique and strength are appropriate, the discomfort of the corresponding organs in the body can be relieved by stimulating the reflex areas, but massage with improper techniques will affect the health of these organs. Generally speaking, professionally trained doctors can determine whether the corresponding reflex area is normal by observing the color of the sole of the foot or touching the softness and hardness of the subcutaneous tissue, and then consciously improve these discomforts during massage. However, for people who have not studied the relevant medical knowledge and have no clinical experience, it is difficult to judge whether the corresponding organs of the body are healthy based on changes in the soles of the feet.

Q: How long should a massage last? How often should it be done?

The longer the massage, the better. It should be determined according to the characteristics of your own nerves and the tolerance of your meridians. The body has a certain tolerance to any stimulation. Excessive stimulation is often counterproductive and can easily damage joints, ligaments and soft tissues.

Excessive massage can also cause nervous tension or nerve inhibition, weaken the body's vitality and resistance. Moreover, excessive and frequent stimulation of the body will reduce its sensitivity and easily produce tolerance, affecting the treatment and health care effects. If used as a treatment, it can be done once a day or every other day, following the doctor's advice. If you just want to relax, once a week is enough, or once every 2 to 3 weeks.

Question: I am three months pregnant. I have always loved massage and have a doctor I trust. Pregnancy is really hard, can I still go for massage?

Generally speaking, if a pregnant woman only has back pain, she can relieve fatigue through massage, such as the positions of the hands, feet and shoulders, etc., but the acupoints of the human body are relatively complicated. If you don’t grasp them correctly, it will damage your health. For pregnant women, it is more likely to cause miscarriage. Therefore, we recommend that you do some auxiliary massage under the guidance of a doctor. It should be noted that it is best not to massage the waist and abdomen of pregnant women, because these are key protected "areas", and generally do not massage within 1 month of pregnancy. A special reminder: women’s bodies are more fragile during their menstrual period, so it is best to avoid massage.

Q: How to choose a massage place and masseur?

●A good massage parlor must have complete licenses and certificates, and be equipped with hand washing and disinfection equipment. Don't just try something just because you see a good price at a street shop.

●A qualified masseur must undergo at least 3 years of training and pass a rigorous examination. If you want to get high-quality massage services, you must first check whether the masseur has a national professional qualification certificate in the relevant profession.

●A knowledgeable masseur will first consult you if you have any minor illnesses that are not suitable for massage before providing massage treatment. Generally, his techniques will make you feel comfortable and the strength will be appropriate. During the massage, he will constantly ask you how you feel and then make adjustments.

●People who are going for a massage for the first time can go to the health care department of the hospital. If you go to a spa outside, try to choose an older masseur. After multiple massages, choose a masseur you are familiar with.