Patient's question:
My son has been experiencing some digestive issues recently. Every time he goes to the bathroom, it's very difficult. I bought him medicine for digestive problems, but it hasn't made much of a difference. He's still constipated. My husband and I are very worried. Relatives said that massage therapy can help alleviate it. Which parts of the body are effective for pediatric constipation massage?Doctor's answer:
In addition to maintaining a stable diet structure, such as eating more fruits and vegetables, acupuncture is also a very effective therapy. Some acupoints can be used, including those on the limbs and torso. Massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction 100 times daily. Apply a certain level of force while massaging when the child is fasting. You can also massage the 7 vertebrae on the back, near the coccyx, using both hands to push alternately downward, 100 to 200 times each time. Use oil or powder to apply it to the child's skin as a medium during massage, as the child's skin is delicate and prone to tearing. Through these acupuncture treatments, it can be quite effective in relieving pediatric constipation.