(Massage Therapy)
GENERAL EXPLANATION:
Chronic pelvic inflammation is a chronic inflammatory condition of the genital organs and peripheral tissues inside the pelvic cavity of females and is mainly characterized by abdominal pain, a dropping sensation in the abdomen, soreness and pain in the lumbosacral region, leukorrhagia, and irregular menstruation. It can also be accompanied by fever in obvious inflammation. The thickening, tenderness, or mass is touchable through gynecological examination. Massage therapy an promote blood and lymphatic circulation in the pelvic cavity and lumbosacral region, eliminate the adhesion of the connective tissues, remove stagnant blood in the pelvic cavity, and stop inflammation and pain.
NOTES:
1. It is necessary to pay attention to hygiene during menstruation and pregnancy and insist on strict disinfection in artificial abortion, deliver, and gynecological operation.
2. It is advisable to seek other treatments in addition for obvious inflammation.
TREATMENT:
1. Rub the abdomen emphatically on the lower portion and symphysis pubis clock and counterclockwise until a warm sensation is felt in the local area.
2. Press and knead Qihai(RN-6), Guanyuan(RN-4), Zhongji(RN-3), and Guilai(ST-29) 50 to 100 times each.
3. Beat the waist and back from Ganshu(BL-18) to the lumbosacral region 20 to 30 times. Press and knead Shenshu(BL-23) and chafe the eight sacral points until they are warm.
4. Press and knead the medial side of both thighs downwards 20 times each.
5. Press and knead Zuehai(SP-10), Yinlingquan(SP-9), and Sanyinjiao(SP-6) 30 times each.
