How does massage therapy treat insomnia?

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Acupressure massage is a method that has a positive effect on sleep. Massage method helps to sleep well, cure insomnia very effectively. So how to perform massage to treat insomnia?

1. Can massage cure insomnia?

Insomnia is a fairly common sleep disorder, making it difficult for patients to fall asleep and stay asleep. Insomnia prevents many people from getting enough 7-9 hours of sleep per night as recommended by experts. Some people experience insomnia for short periods of time, such as days or weeks. Others may be sleep deprived for months.
With all insomnia, acupressure massage can help alleviate some. Acupressure involves touching, applying pressure to stimulate acupuncture points that correspond to different aspects of physical and mental health.
Reflexology has been around for thousands of years, but only recently have experts evaluated its effectiveness as a treatment. Although the studies on reflexology are few, their results are promising. Specifically, a 2010 study of 25 people with insomnia found that their sleep quality improved after 5 weeks of acupressure treatment and the benefits lasted for up to 2 weeks after stopping therapy. A 2011 study of 45 postmenopausal women with insomnia found similar results after 4 weeks of therapy.

2. How to massage and acupressure at 5 acupuncture points to help cure insomnia

People with insomnia can rely on acupressure experts or stimulate the acupuncture points themselves to help sleep better.

2.1 Acupoints of the gods

Shenmen point is located in the crease on the outer wrist, below the little finger. How to treat insomnia:
Feel the small and hollow space in this area, gently press in an up - down or circular motion; Continue pressing for 2-3 minutes; Hold the left part of the acupoint with gentle pressure for a few seconds, then hold the right part similarly; Repeat at the Shenmen point on the other hand. Acupressure helps to calm the mind and put the patient to sleep more easily.

2.2 Acupoints of three tones intersect

The three-way point is located on the inner side of the leg, just above the ankle. How to use three-way acupressure to help treat insomnia:
Locate the highest point above the ankle; From the ankle, count the width of 4 fingers upwards to determine the tam yin intersection; Apply a little pressure to the back of the tibia, massage in a circular or up-down motion for 4-5 seconds. In addition to the benefits of massage therapy for insomnia, Tamyin Giao acupressure also helps to treat pelvic disorders and menstrual pain. However, be careful not to give tam yin acupressure to pregnant women because it stimulates labor.

2.3 Dung Tuyen acupoints

Bravery point is located on the soles of the feet. This is the depression that appears in the middle of the foot when the toe is flexed.
Dung Tuyen reflexology helps treat insomnia:
Lie on your back, bend your knees so you can touch your legs with your hands; Use your hand to hold one leg, bend your toes; Feel the concavity on the soles of the feet: Location of Dung Tuyen acupoint; Press firmly, massage Dung Tuyen acupuncture point for a few minutes in a circular motion or an up - down motion. Dung Tuyen acupressure helps create energy for patients to relax and sleep easier.

2.4 Internal organs

The internal point is located on the inside and on the forearm, located between 2 tendons. How to use internal acupressure to help treat insomnia:
Turn the hand upside down, so that the palm is facing up; Count the width of 3 fingers from the wrist crease down to the elbow to determine the internal organs; Apply a steady force up between the 2 tendons in this position; Use circular or up-down motions to massage the area for 4-5 seconds. In addition to providing a good night's sleep, internal acupressure also soothes nausea, upset stomach, and headaches.

2.5 Acupoints of Enlightenment

The blessing point is located at the back of the neck. Each person can locate the feng shui point by feeling the mastoid bone behind the ear, following the groove around it to where the neck muscles attach to the skull. How to use acupressure to help treat insomnia:
Clasp your hands together, gently open your palms, and intertwine your fingers to form a cup with two hands; Use thumb to press towards the skull, massage with circular or up - down motion for 4-5 seconds; Breathe deeply while massaging this area. Acupressure helps relieve respiratory symptoms such as coughing, which often disrupts sleep. It also helps to reduce stress and calm the mind.
Sleep is very important for physical and mental health. Regularly not getting enough sleep can be linked to health problems such as: Weakened immune function, weight gain, decreased cognitive function, etc. So, if insomnia lasts for several weeks, Patients should have a general health examination to determine the specific cause and have an appropriate treatment plan.
In fact, almost everyone has experienced insomnia at some point in their lives. If you are looking for a natural method to improve sleep quality, you can try acupressure 15 minutes before bed and massage when you wake up.
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Reference source: healthline.com