Massage therapy for children is simple, effective and widely used, and can be used for daily health care. Children's massage is becoming more and more popular as a green natural therapy without pain and side effects. But there are also some situations that are not suitable for massaging children.
Children's massage taboo
Manipulation taboo
Children with fever of hands and feet, difficulty in defecation, thirst, redness of eyes and other symptoms are prohibited. Children with pale face, cold hands and feet and shortness of breath are forbidden to use six fu organs; Tonifying method is forbidden in children with excess heat syndrome; No diarrhea in children with deficiency-cold syndrome.
Disease taboo
All kinds of acute infectious diseases, such as scarlet fever, chickenpox, hepatitis and tuberculosis, are not suitable for massage;
Patients with hemorrhagic diseases such as leukemia and aplastic anemia should not be massaged;
Some patients with acute infectious diseases, such as cellulitis, bone tuberculosis, osteomyelitis, erysipelas, etc., are not suitable for massage;
Children who are extremely weak and critically ill, or children with serious heart, liver and kidney diseases, should choose massage as an auxiliary treatment for their children at the same time as other treatments.
Children with undiagnosed high fever should not be massaged blindly;
Not suitable for children with severe symptoms but unclear diagnosis. It is suggested to make a clear diagnosis before deciding whether to choose massage therapy for children.
When the child is hungry, full and crying in pain, it is not appropriate to massage the child.
Position taboo
Various skin diseases, such as skin inflammation, furuncle, abscess, ulcer, unknown mass and other local massage is not suitable;
If there are burns, scalds, abrasions, lacerations and scabies, it is not suitable for massaging the affected area;
Massage is not suitable for bleeding or internal bleeding;
Suffering from various malignant tumors, injuries, fractures, etc. The affected area is not suitable for massage.
Matters needing attention in children's massage operation
Use massage media
In order to reduce friction and avoid harm to children's skin during massage, doctors can dip their hands in some baby oil, lubricating oil, starch, medical talcum powder, onion Jiang Shui or appropriate ointment and essential oil. These soaked substances are called massage media. The use of massage media can also enhance the therapeutic effect of manipulation.
Suitable indoor temperature
The temperature of the massage room should be suitable, neither too cold nor too hot. When the weather is cold, the indoor temperature should be kept between 22 and 26, not too low.
The feeling of taking care of children
The doctor's attitude should be calm, so as not to scare the children and make the operation difficult. Doctors should keep their nails flat to avoid damaging children's skin; Keep your hands clean; Keep your hands at the right temperature; Massage techniques should be light, soft and practical. In short, we should ensure the comfort and safety of the massage process from all aspects.