What to do if you have chest pain after sitting for a long time

Nowadays, most office workers work on computers. In an eight-hour day, they spend about six or seven hours sitting in front of a computer. Not only does their body not move, but their eyes are also always looking down at the computer. Only in this way can they complete a day's work. However, this situation can also cause great harm to the body. Some people ask themselves what to do if they have chest pain after sitting for a long time? First of all, you need to improve your sitting habits. In addition, you can use massage to relax your body.

In addition to taking symptomatic medication, patients with intercostal neuralgia will get a good treatment effect if they can use some effective massage techniques.

Steps/Methods

Preparatory

Sit down with your waist slightly straight and your feet flat on the width of your shoulders. Overlap the palm of your left hand with the back of your right hand and place them lightly on your lower abdomen. Look straight ahead with your eyes slightly closed, regulate your breathing, relax your whole body, and sit quietly for 1 to 2 minutes.

Massage Dazhui acupoint

Put the four fingers of your right hand together and press them tightly against the Dazhui point. Apply appropriate force and push and rub repeatedly for 0.5 to 1 minute until the area becomes warm. Efficacy: Dispel wind and cold, regulate lung qi.

Massage the Jianjing acupoint

Place the tip of one middle finger on the Jianjing point on the opposite shoulder and massage with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute. Alternate shoulders. Efficacy: Relax muscles, promote blood circulation and dredge meridians.

Pinch the Hegu point

Press the tip of one thumb on the Hegu point of the other hand, and place the other four fingers on the palm of your hand. Press with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute until you feel a sore and swollen feeling. Alternate hands. Efficacy: Regulates qi and clears the bowels, relieves spasms and relieves pain.

Press and massage the Quchi acupoint

Place the tip of one thumb on the Quchi point on the opposite side, and place the other four fingers behind the elbow, pressing and rubbing with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute. Alternate hands. Efficacy: Soothes wind and dredges meridians, calms the mind.

Precautions

1. Perform the above techniques 1 to 2 times a day. The cause of pain should be clarified before treatment to rule out contraindications to massage.

2. Massage should be performed gently, which can generally relieve pain.

3. Diseases in the thoracic spine should be treated immediately to avoid secondary intercostal neuralgia.

4. Seated workers should pay attention to their posture and avoid fatigue.