(Massage Therapy)
GENERAL EXPLANATION:
Insomnia refers to a frequent condition in which normal sleep cannot be obtained. It is caused by over-thinking and stress related to the disturbance in the excitement inhibition of the cerebral cortex. The main manifestation are difficulty in falling asleep ease of waking up, accompanied by hypomnesia, dizziness, headache and fatigue. Massage can regulate the function of the cerebral cortex.
NOTES:
1. It is advisable to accurately locate the acupoints and lightly and slowly manipulate the techniques to alleviate sore and distending sensation.
2. It is advisable to maintain an orderly life with proper work and rest, and to control one’s emotions.
TREATMENT:
1. Rub both hands until they are warm and then rub the face 30 times.
2. Drag the forehead divergently for 30 times and knead Zanzhu(BL-2) for 30 times.
3. Comb the head till scalp becomes warm. Press and knead Fengchi(GB-20) for 30 times.
4. Rub the upper limb for 30 times and press Shenmen(H-7) for 30 times.
5. Chafe the chest till a warm sensation is felt. Then, knead Zhongwan(RN-12) for 30 times and rub the abdomen for 300 times. (clockwise and counterclockwise)
6. Press and knead Xinshu(BL-15), Pishu(BL-20), Shenshu(BL-23) and Ganshu(BL-18) for 30 times each.
7. Press and knead Sanyinjiao(SP-6), chafe Yongquan(KI-1) for 30 times.
