Which part should be pressed for prostatitis

Prostatitis massage therapy is a method of massaging the acupuncture points related to the prostate to drain the prostate fluid, remove inflammatory substances, and reach the congestion of prostate secretion fluid, improve local blood circulation, and promote the absorption and disappearance of inflammation. So what parts of the body should be massaged for prostatitis?

For some patients with prostatitis, they can massage some acupoints on a daily basis to relieve the discomfort caused by the disease. Although it is difficult to cure prostatitis through acupoint massage, acupoint massage can improve blood deficiency and promote the disappearance of inflammation. So, which acupoints need to be massaged to treat prostatitis? Today we will introduce it. But the premise is that everyone is prepared to persist for a long time.

1. During self-massage, the patient squats or lies in a lateral flexion position. After cleaning the anus after defecation, put on a fingertip on the index finger of one hand and lubricate it with soapy water, insert it into the anus, and use the last knuckle of the index finger to face the rectal surface of the prostate. Gently press the prostate from the outside to the inside and down, first press from both sides of the gland to the midline 3 to 4 times, and then squeeze out the prostate fluid from the central groove from top to bottom to the external opening of the urethra. Massage for 3 to 5 minutes each time, and it is best to have prostate fluid discharged from the urethra each time. The massage must be gentle, and each massage treatment should be at least 3 days apart. Generally, massage 1 to 2 times a week. After the massage, the patient should urinate immediately, so that the inflammatory secretions retained in the urethra can be discharged with urine.

2. Warm water sitz bath and water wave massage. Both men and women should use warm water sitz bath frequently to keep the local area clean and dry. Of course, you can also use Chinese patent medicine soup for sitz bath, which generally has no side effects. The water temperature of the sitz bath is constant. This is designed according to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine. The water wave massage directly and gently acts on the prostate. If you insist on using it for a few months, you will feel that the symptoms are slowly easing.

3. Other acupoint massages. Massage the Changqiang acupoint. Before going to bed, massage the Changqiang acupoint on the tip of the coccyx with your hands. Do this for about five minutes each time. This can improve anal blood circulation. Massage the reflexology area of ​​the soles of the feet. Sit on a chair, put one foot on top of the other leg, and rub the back 1/2 of the foot with the thumbs of both hands.

Massage points:

Massage the perineum

1 The perineum point is located in the middle depression between the anus and genitals. When massaging, place four fingers together and directly on the perineum. Press slowly and gently in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction for 3 to 5 minutes. You can do it before going to bed or before getting up in the morning. Effect: Massaging the perineum point can dredge the qi and blood, promote the connection and circulation of yin and yang, directly strengthen the blood circulation of the perineum, prostate and pelvic organs, and help eliminate inflammation.

Massage the perineum point and massage the Guanyuan point

2 Guanyuan acupoint is located on a line from the navel to the top of the pubic bone, 3/5 down from the navel. The patient lies on his back, and the massager stands beside him. Massage clockwise for 2 minutes, then counterclockwise for 2 minutes, until there is a local soreness. Efficacy: Massaging this acupoint can effectively treat urinary incontinence, urinary retention, spermatorrhea, enuresis, asthenia, low back pain and other symptoms. It has the effects of regulating the liver and kidneys, restoring yang and consolidating deficiency, and strengthening the body.

Massage Guanyuan acupoint Massage Zhongji acupoint

3 Zhongji acupoint is located on the anterior midline of the lower abdomen. Divide the line connecting the pubic bone and the navel into five equal parts. The acupoint is located 1/5 from the bottom to the top. When massaging, press in a clockwise direction. Use the thumb to press for 9 minutes, then slowly press the acupoint for 6 seconds and then release. Repeat 20 times. Efficacy: Massaging this acupoint can promote local normal blood circulation and make urination smooth. It mainly treats frequent urination, urgent urination, urinary diseases, genital diseases, lack of energy, physiological disorders and other symptoms caused by prostatitis.

Massage the Zhongji point and massage the lumbar sacral area

4. Regular massage of the lumbosacral region can affect the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves that control the prostate, promote the emptying of the prostate gland duct, and increase the local concentration of drugs, thereby relieving the symptoms of chronic prostatitis. Lumbosacral massage method: The patient sits down, bends his elbows and places his arms behind his back, rubs his palms to warm them up, and then rubs his waist up and down on both sides until he feels warm. Then lie on your side, rub your buttocks several times, and then place your palms on the sacrum and rub them in a clockwise direction until you feel warm in the local area and lower abdomen.

5. Prostatitis massage should be performed once a day, before going to bed or after getting up in the morning. The bowels and bladder should be emptied before the massage. Pay attention to gentle force during the massage. If you feel obvious tenderness in the prostate or increased cystic sensation during the massage, you should see a doctor for examination and treatment in time.