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The "massage program" preferred by these two women, stop doing it

Tightening and slimming face, breast enlargement and breast enlargement, unclogging meridians... In recent years, various health massages for women have emerged in beauty salons and health centers.

Many massage parlors also use so-called medical concepts such as "lymphatic drainage" and "unclogging nodules" to promote their health benefits. But in the eyes of clinicians, this is not only lonely, but also counterproductive.

The "massage program" preferred by these two women, stop doing it

Both types of massage are really not recommended for women

"Breast care can enlarge breasts and shrink breast nodules" "Lymphatic massage can detoxify and slim face", have you been moved by such publicity when you enter a beauty salon?

Dr. Bai Chen of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Beijing Anzhen Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University said that breast and lymphatic massage, two massage programs for women, are harmful and unhelpful.

Breast nodules are not rubbed

There are currently no studies that can prove that massage is helpful for breast health. Breast tissue is mainly divided into glands and fat, and the glandular tissue is like a bunch of grapes, improper rubbing and pressing may "squeeze it".

The "massage program" preferred by these two women, stop doing it

Massage will accelerate local blood circulation, if there are masses and tumors in the breast, it will make them get more nutrients, accelerate the enlargement of the masses and metastasize of cancer cells.

See a doctor as soon as possible if the chest has:

(1) Breast pain that lasts for several months and does not relieve with the end of menstruation;

(2) If you feel the lump inside, there is no significant reduction after menstruation.

Massaging lymph can be counterproductive

Usually what we call lymph refers to the lymphatic system, which is mainly responsible for human immunity, such as fighting foreign germs and helping the body to restore normal circulation after injury. Lymphatic drainage is a function of its own and does not require additional massage assistance.

The "massage program" preferred by these two women, stop doing it

Patients with cancer, tuberculosis, arterial thrombosis, etc. should not massage lymph to avoid spreading the disease or shedding thrombus, causing more serious consequences.

Not always suitable for massage

Tuina massage uses pushing, holding, pressing, rubbing, kneading, pinching, pointing, patting and other techniques to achieve relaxation or therapeutic effects.

In life, it is often used as a health care method to soothe the body and mind; However, in Chinese medicine, massage is a professional treatment method, which pays attention to the treatment of people, times and diseases. The following 6 situations are not suitable for massage:

Dislocations, fractures, acute sprains

When dislocated or fractured, the bone structure is not in the physiological position, and massage may aggravate the misalignment of bones and joints, and even cause damage to peripheral nerves, blood vessels and organs by bone cracks, aggravating the condition; In the acute phase of sprains, the surrounding soft tissues are in a edematous state, and improper external stimulation will increase the degree of swelling and pain.

Too full, too hungry, too tired

Overeating, increased gastrointestinal blood supply, massage will cause a large amount of blood concentrated on the body surface, so that the gastrointestinal blood supply is insufficient, causing indigestion and other symptoms, it is recommended to do it 1 hour after meals.

Massage under the condition of excessive hunger, fatigue or poor sleep quality may cause "motion sickness" similar to needle sickness due to low blood sugar and poor blood supply throughout the body.

Skin trauma

Massage can aggravate the injury, worsen inflammation, and even cause bacterial infections. If there is a skin disease such as herpes, the infected area may be enlarged.

There are blood clots

Especially for people with venous thrombosis, easy massage may make the thrombus move, and once the thrombus enters the lungs, brain and other important parts, it is very dangerous.

When patients with thrombosis find obvious swelling of their legs and feet, they should not massage or pat at will, and should touch the lower limbs under the guidance of a doctor to avoid thrombus falling off.

Have diabetes

Diabetic patients are prone to vascular and nerve-related complications, and once the massage force is too large, the skin is broken, and the recovery is slower. For elderly sugar friends with fragile blood vessels, more care should be taken not to exert too much force.

Patients with chronic diseases and tumors

With chronic diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, blood vessels may have atherosclerosis or calcification problems, and improper massage may cause sclerotic plaques to fall off, causing stroke; Cancer patients are generally weak and weak, and the body cannot withstand the force of massage.

How to "press" to minimize risk?

Massage health care is also a "learning", understand the relevant techniques, contraindications, in order to avoid damage to the body, to maximize the effect.

1. Grasp the strength during massage

Massage is not more painful, the more effective, blind force will form malignant stimulation, easy to cause tissue damage. In fact, the pain of massage is related to many factors such as each person's feelings, disease conditions, and doctor's techniques.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "letting the patient not know the suffering, the method is also called the technique" is the supreme state of massage and massage. The recovery of the disease cannot be completely based on the reduction of pain, sometimes only for a while, but the disease has not completely improved.

2. Avoid the neck triangle

In addition to the cervical spine, trachea, blood vessels, and important nerves, there is also an important part of the neck - the carotid sinus, which can play a role in regulating blood pressure.

The "massage program" preferred by these two women, stop doing it

Improper neck massage, wearing tight turtleneck sweaters, etc., may irritate the area, causing bradycardia, decreased blood pressure, dizziness and fatigue. It is recommended to avoid this area when massaging.

3. Master the contraindications to massage

Patients with neck, shoulder, back and leg pain are not necessarily suitable for massage. For example, patients with cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, etc., are prone to aggravate their symptoms if they are not massaged properly.

◆ If you suffer from vertebral tuberculosis, tumors and other diseases, go to a specialist for treatment immediately;

◆ For those who are suspected of bone and joint diseases, after the orthopedic department of the regular hospital has a clear diagnosis and eliminated relevant contraindications, massage and massage should be carried out according to the doctor's advice;

◆ If you have a herniated disc and other diseases, after completing the relevant examination, determine whether it can be massaged.

4. Treatment should be carried out in a regular hospital

Although the masseurs in beauty salons, hot spring bathing centers and other places are professionally trained, most of them lack systematic medical knowledge. Massage with therapeutic effect is a medical act and needs to be carried out in a specialized hospital.

Experts interviewed

Ye Yong, deputy chief physician of the Department of Acupuncture and Tuina, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine

Tao Sifeng, Chief Physician of the Breast Cancer Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine

Wu Huan, Deputy Chief Physician of Department of Traditional Medicine, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Editor of this issue: Zhao Ziying

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