Patient's question:
My father has been suffering from high blood pressure for a while. Recently, he has been taking medication to lower his blood pressure. I heard that massage therapy can also help lower blood pressure besides medication. I'd like to ask the doctor which acupoints are good for lowering blood pressure through massage therapy and what precautions need to be taken for lowering blood pressure.Doctor's answer:
If you have high blood pressure regularly, you should take antihypertensive medication on a regular basis. It is recommended to actively adjust the dosage of antihypertensive medication based on your blood pressure level. Acupressure at specific points for lowering blood pressure should have no effect at all and is unnecessary. It is advised to take medication regularly and not to interrupt it on your own. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to a light diet and maintain physical and mental health. Keep personal hygiene to avoid bacterial invasion due to weakened immunity.