The therapeutic system of children's massage was formed in Ming Dynasty, which was marked by the publication of monographs on children's massage such as Bao Ying Shen Tuina Jing. The acupoints of children's massage are a little, linear and planar. In terms of operation methods, it emphasizes light, soft, stable and solid, and pays attention to reinforcing and reducing techniques and operating procedures, which has good curative effect on common and frequently-occurring diseases, especially on digestive tract diseases.
The origin of massage therapy can be traced back to ancient times. When the ancestors encountered accidental injuries in the competition for survival, they felt the pain relieved or relieved by touching the affected area with their hands, thus gradually discovering its special therapeutic effect and forming this unique therapy in the long-term practice.
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Massage should be carried out in order to avoid omission. Should be light, such as pushing, rubbing, transporting, etc. Then there are heavy techniques, such as pinching, pinching and holding. ; First the head and face, then the upper limbs, then the lower limbs, and finally the chest, abdomen, waist and back.
Massage acupoints for children can be divided into straight line, rotation and vertical direction according to their manipulation, and the principle of reinforcing and reducing can be determined according to the operation direction.
Because children's skin is delicate and timid, we should pay special attention to the techniques when using massage to treat diseases, emphasizing softness and infiltration, and demanding lightness, softness, stability and solidity.