Patient's question:
My child at home has developed infantile constipation. I heard that infantile constipation can be treated with massage and Tuina therapy. I'd like to learn more about it. It could help alleviate the symptoms for my child. Could you please explain how to perform Tuina therapy for infantile constipation?Doctor's answer:
Hello. To this parent. Let the child lie on their back. Massage the abdomen clockwise for five minutes. This can promote bowel movements. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach; Let the child lie on their stomach. Push down the seven vertebrae. Located between the fourth lumbar vertebra and the coccyx. Push until the skin turns red; The lateral edge of the index finger has the Large Intestine point. During massage, it is pushed from the base of the thumb to the fingertip. It is recommended to push one hundred to two hundred times. It can treat conditions such as food stagnation and constipation.