Post Date July, 30 2023
We must pay attention to the occurrence of physiological pain. Especially many female friends are very painful. The method of relieving pain also requires attention to cooking and prevention in daily life.
Pain relieving methods for dysmenorrhea
1. Rub the stomach with your hands: Rub the heat with both hands and gently rub it in the area where the stomach hurts. Do not use too much force, gently rub it, otherwise the pain will worsen.
2. Using a hot water bottle or hot water bag: Fill the hot water bottle with hot water and heat it in a painful area to relieve symptoms of physical pain. Hot water is effective. Warm water won't do. Additionally, drinking hot water can also alleviate pain.
3. Sugar water: Sugar should be in moderation, not too little. Soak in hot water and drink while it's hot. Don't wait until it's cold before drinking. Sugar has no effect. It can replenish blood and relieve menstrual cramps.
4. Painkillers: Try not to choose painkillers for the three methods mentioned above. As the saying goes, drugs are three ways toxic, and taking them can become a dependence on drugs. However, it is recommended to take them less frequently, but for the above three methods, try not to choose painkillers.
Dysmenorrhea massage
1. Guanyuan point and Qihai point in the lower abdomen are effective acupoints for treating gynecological diseases such as dysmenorrhea. Guanyuan point is 3 inches below the navel, and Qihai point is about 1.5 inches below the navel. During dysmenorrhea, you can use both thumbs to press these two acupoints, or you can use your spare hot water bag and electric hot compress at home to relieve the pain.
2. Hand HéGŭ L.I. 4 is an effective point for relieving dysmenorrhea. Especially suitable for use in public places such as learning, meetings, and workplaces. HéGŭ L.I. 4 is the first point to relieve pain. It will hurt if you press it here when you have dysmenorrhea. When selecting an acupoint, the area where the thumb and other four fingers are placed together, and the muscles on the back of the thumb and index finger are raised (causing slight pain). When massaging, use the thumb of the other hand to press 20 times, with a total of 40 times on the left and right hands, feeling pain. Pay attention to the weak stimulation caused by poor physical condition, and pregnant women should not massage.
3. San Yin Jiao on the lower leg is a commonly used acupoint for relieving dysmenorrhea. Spleen Channel of Foot Taiyin, Kidney Channel of Foot Shaoyin, Yin liver junction of Foot Türkiye, the tip of medial malleolus of foot is straight for 3 inches, and the posterior edge of tibia is 1 inch on either side. It has health benefits such as tonifying the spleen and blood, tonifying the liver and kidney, calming the nerves and aiding sleep. Through my clinical practice, the effect of relieving dysmenorrhea is significant. When selecting acupoints, it is best to use four fingers that are closed together to lift them up along the inner ankle of the foot and touch the pain with your hands. Generally speaking, pressing for 3-5 minutes will relieve pain.
4. The calf floor acupoint is also an effective acupoint for relieving menstrual pain. It is the two caves of the Taiyin Spleen Meridian, located 3 inches below the Yinlingquan acupoint. It has the effect of invigorating the spleen, soaking, regulating menstruation and stopping bleeding. It is suitable for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, Vaginitis and other symptoms. When selecting acupoints, it is best to use four fingers that are close together to take them down the Yinling Spring and touch the pain with your hands. Carefully use the tip of your thumb to pull inward along the bone.
