(Massage Therapy)
GENERAL EXPLANATION:
Coronary heart disease is a cardiac affection caused by coronary atherosclerosis. Clinically, it can be divided into the types of coronary heart disease; angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, and cardiataxia. The main manifestations of angina pectoris are paroxysmal pain behind the sternum (in the pericardium) accompanied by stuffy chest which can be relieved by taking nitroglycerin tablets and rest. Massage can activate the blood, dredge the collateral’s, disperse stagnation, stop pain, and improve the blood supply to the coronary artery.
NOTES:
1. Stable angina pectoris can be relieved or eliminated after massage therapy, After sufficient collateral circulation is established, angina pectoris will not reappear for a long times.
2. It is advisable not to manipulate the techniques too forcefully and it is natural to experience a slightly sure and distending sensation during massage.
3. It is necessary to stay calm and relaxed during the attack and to decrease the oxygen consumption of the entire body.
4. It is necessary to pay attention to the condition and also seek pharmaceutical treatment.
5. It is advisable to exercise, regulate one’s emotion, and abstain from a alcohol, cigarettes, and reduce caffeine intake.
TREATMENT:
1. Rub both hands until they are warm. Then press the palms of the hands on the pericardium (or Danzhong(RN-17)), kneading and press clockwise and counterclockwise for 49 times each.
2. Make a loose fist and beat Ashi point (tenderness) with the dorsum of the fist 49 times.
3. Press and knead Feishu(BL-13), Xinshu(BL-15), Geshu(BL-17) and Ashi point on the back 49 times respectively.
4. Push and chafe the back along the Governor Vessel Meridian and the Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang downwards 30 times each.
5. Knead Baihui(DU-20), Taiyang(EX-HN5) and grasp Jianjing(GB-21) and Hegu(LI-4) gently 20 to 30 times respectively.
SUPPLEMENT:
1. Bradycardia with premature beat:
Press and knead Jueyinshy on the left side for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Obvious stuffy chest:
Press and knead Zhongfu(LU-1) and Yunmen for 1 to 2 minutes each.
