China Massage for Epigastric pain

Tuina treatment

(1)    The patient is asked to take a supine position. Apply Yi Zhi cahn tui fa (Pucshing method with thumb) on Danzhong (CV17) ,Zhongwan (CV12), Qi hai (cv6) and Guanyuan (CV 4).

(2)    Apply Mo Fu (rubbing method in circles on the abdomen), specially on the epigastric region.

(3)    Apply Gun Fa (ROLLING METHOD) along the bilateral courses of the bladder Meridian, especially on PISHU (bl20), Weishu (BL 21) and Sanjiaoshu (BL 22).

(4)    Manipulation determined according to differentiation

1)      Attack on the stomach by cold; add Zhang zhen fa(vibrating method with palm) on the epigastric region, Vertical Ca Fa (Backward-froward rubbing method ) on the bilateral course of the bladder meridian

2)      Retention of food: add an rou Fa (pressing-kneading method ) on zhongwan (CV12) ,Neiguan (PC6) and Tianshu (ST25), Mo Fu (rubbing method in circles on the abdomen) clockwise for longer time

3)      Attack on the stomach by liver qi : add an Rou Fa ( Pressing-kneading method ) on Zhangmen (LR 13), Qimen (LR 14), Ganshu (BL18) and  Danshu (BL19).

4)      Deficiency and cold of the somach : Add Yizhichan tui fa on qihai(CV6) and guanyuan (CV6);An rou fa on zusanli (st36); zhangzhen Fa on zhongwan (cv12), vertical Ca fa vessel and bilateral courses of the bladder meridian until the warmth penetrates deeply into the body