Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon for women, but it is also the most painful time for women. Not only do they have to endure various discomforts during menstruation, but they also have to endure the pain of dysmenorrhea. Some women even have to endure the pain of dysmenorrhea. Not only does it seriously affect women’s bodies, it may also lead to infertility. So what acupuncture points can women press to relieve menstrual cramps? Which acupuncture point is best for massaging for menstrual cramps?

1. Acupoint method relieves dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological disease in women, and most women have experienced it. Acupoint massage is simple and economical, and can provide better relief for menstrual cramps. You might as well give it a try.

1. Rub "Sanyinjiao" before menstruation

For women whose menstrual cycles are on time every month, they can "nip it in the bud" in advance. About a week before menstruation, massage the "Sanyinjiao" acupoint. "Sanyinjiao" is an acupoint where the three meridians of the spleen, liver and kidney meet. It is located on the inside of the calf, 3 inches above the tip of the medial malleolus of the foot, and behind the medial edge of the tibia. The method is to use the thumb of one hand to rub the "Sanyinjiao" acupoint on the opposite side. It will take about 1 minute if you feel soreness and swelling. The principle of this method is to make the menstrual blood flow downward, so it should be performed when there is pain in the lower abdomen and lumbosacral area before menstruation. If the technique is used properly, it will relieve blood stasis. The stagnant menstrual blood will be discharged, and the pain will disappear or be relieved.

2. Massage the "Seventeen Vertebrae" during menstruation.

If menstruation has arrived, you can massage the "Ten Vertebrae" during menstruation. "Seventeen Vertebrae" point. "Seventeen Vertebrae" is called the "wonderful point on the back" in "Qian Jin Yifang", also known as the "lumbar hole point". It is located on the midline of the back of the waist, under the spinous process of the fifth vertebra, which is usually The so-called "waist eye". When looking for acupuncture points, you can press it with your hands. If there is obvious pain, you have found the right location. At the same time, use your thumb knuckles to massage the acupoint. You will feel a slight pain when you rub it. , you can't just press it, you must also rub it to make the blood flow smoothly. The pain will be relieved in about 3 to 5 minutes.

But this method is not suitable for all women with dysmenorrhea, and is usually only suitable for it. Women with cold constitution are those whose hands and feet are usually cold and have a large number of blood clots in their menstrual blood.

2. How to prevent dysmenorrhea

1. Pay attention to and pay attention to menstrual hygiene, premenstrual and menstrual periods. Eat less irritating foods such as cold and spicy foods.

2. People with weak constitutions should also pay attention to improving their nutritional status and actively treating chronic diseases. >

3. Eliminate the tension and fear about menstruation, relieve your worries, and be in a happy mood. You can participate in labor and exercise appropriately, but you must pay attention to rest.

4. Symptoms can be treated when pain occurs. , you can take atropine tablets and diazepam tablets, which can relieve the pain. If the pain cannot be relieved for a long time, you can use appropriate Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation. In addition, drinking some hot brown sugar ginger water will also have good effects.

5. Exercise prescription: For women with oligomenorrhea, appropriate physical exercise can promote the shedding of the endometrium and is beneficial to menstrual health care; for people with dysmenorrhea, it can reduce psychological pressure and eliminate mental stress. It can relieve tension and relieve uterine cramps, which is beneficial to the recovery of dysmenorrhea. Of course, physical exercise during menstruation should be based on scientific methods, usually including table tennis, gymnastics, boxing, cycling, jogging, etc. At the same time, attention should be paid to shortening the duration of exercise. time, slow down, reduce the amount of exercise, and generally do not feel particularly tired.