According to statistics, every second person at least once in his life suffered from constipation. This terrible condition, when you can not go to the toilet and carry out the act of defecation, which lasts for a long time, not only causes a lot of negative sensations, but can also lead to some he alth problems. However, if you do a massage for constipation, then you can forget about all these troubles.
Constipation concept
Most people (2/3 of the population) have a bowel movement every day. A fifth of people defecate twice a day, and the rest go to the toilet in a big way about three times a day. Therefore, before you start learning how to massage the abdomen for constipation, let's find out what should be considered the norm and how to determine when it is already worth doing this procedure. So, if a person empties his intestines up to three times a day or three times a week, then he has no problems. If the stool is delayed for two days and the act of defecation is extremely painful, the volume of feces is less than one hundred grams or it is very dense, then there is constipation. And here it is important to immediately determine its type,since it depends on what kind of massage movements will need to be carried out. Distinguish between episodic acute problems with the act of defecation and chronic, as well as atonic and spastic constipation.
Symptoms of atonic constipation
To know how to massage with atonic constipation, let's find out how to determine it correctly. And this is easy to do, because such a fecal retention is characterized by certain symptoms:
- appearing feeling of stomach fullness;
- bloating;
- appearance of aching pain;
- the occurrence of severe pain during the act of defecation;
- strong effort to empty, which may cause cracks;
- blood in hard stools or on toilet paper.
Symptoms of spastic constipation
Massage for spastic constipation will be completely different. Therefore, before doing it, you should familiarize yourself with the symptoms of a similar problem:
- abdominal pain similar to colic;
- flatulence occurs;
- the weight of the feces is very small, and they themselves look like small peas;
- The act of defecation is rare, but does not cause pain;
- no signs of blood on toilet paper or stool.
Contraindications
Before we begin to learn how to properly massage for constipation, it is worth understanding that it is not always possible to do it. Like any procedure, it has its owncontraindications, in which it is better to replace massaging with some other way to get rid of problems with going to the toilet in a big way. These restrictions include:
- cancer;
- severe abdominal pain;
- fever and colds;
- pregnancy, especially in the last stages;
- drug or alcohol intoxication;
- blood clots in blood vessels;
- diseases such as hernia, gallstones and hypertension;
- recovery process after surgery on the digestive tract.
The simplest massage for occasional problems with defecation
If the patient has never suffered from constipation and he first had problems going to the toilet in a big way, then the simplest abdominal massage for constipation can help him. You just need to wrap a cloth dipped in cool water on your right hand, and then drive it over your stomach in a clockwise direction for several minutes. It is worth starting the movement from the lower rib to the pubis. The procedure should be repeated several times a day. Sometimes you can even not use a washcloth, just from time to time to stroke the stomach in a clockwise direction.
Independent bowel massage for constipation in an adult
There is another simple type of self-massage that will never have problems with going to the toilet. It is best suited for the treatment of chronic constipation, which often occurs in people over 55 years of age or those who suffer fromvarious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. They will have to massage their bowels daily in the morning before breakfast. To do this, you will need to connect together the three fingers of the left and right hands, put them on the stomach near the navel, press a little, and then slowly slide your fingers down to the pubis. And so you need to repeat a similar procedure for 3-5 minutes, and then you can go to the toilet.
Rules of procedure
Regardless of the type of retention of feces, you should follow the rules of massage for constipation in an adult.
- Before the procedure, you should calm down, retire and fully concentrate on the massage.
- It is best to massage in the morning or between meals, ideally half an hour after breakfast or an hour and a half after lunch.
- You must empty your bladder completely before the procedure.
- Before the massage, you need to wash your hands and warm them slightly, as you should not massage the stomach with cold hands.
- The procedure should only be performed in the supine position.
- You need to try to relax all the muscles as much as possible and only then start the procedure.
- The duration of the massage should be about 10-15 minutes.
- After the massage, it is advisable to drink a glass of s alted water and immediately go to the toilet.
Acupressure for atonic constipation
When asked how to massage the abdomen with atonic constipation, experts recommend using a tonic technique and receptiondeep pressure with vibration for 0.5-1 minutes. The main thing is to correctly find the points on which you will need to press.
- The Erjian point is located at the base of the phalanx of the index finger and should be massaged with the hand on the table.
- The Yongquan point is located in the hole that appears on the bottom surface of the foot when the toes are bent and should be massaged while sitting.
- The Qu-chi point is located at the end of the crease that appears when the arm is bent at the elbow, and it must be massaged by placing the half-bent arm on the table, palm down.
- Tian-shu points are located six centimeters to the right and left of the navel. You need to massage them at the same time, lying on your back and bending your knees.
- Qi-xue points six centimeters below the navel and 1.5 cm to the left and right side of it. You need to massage them at the same time, also lying on your back with your knees bent.
Acupressure for spastic constipation
In turn, acupressure from spastic constipation is performed using a soothing technique, when the skin at certain points will only need to be lightly stroked clockwise for a couple of minutes.
- The Benshen points are located 1 cm above the scalp, directly opposite the outer edges of the left and right eyes, and they should be massaged at the same time, sitting on a chair with a flat back.
- The Yang Xi point is located on the wrist. It can be found between the tendons when unbentbrush, and you need to massage it, putting your hand on the table, palm down.
- Yang-ling-quan points are located on the lower leg on the outside of the left and right knees next to the recess, and they should be massaged simultaneously in a sitting position.
- Er-men points are located near the lobe of the right and left ear in the area of the joints of the lower jaw, and you need to massage them simultaneously from a sitting position.
Standard massaging for atonic constipation
Massage of the abdomen in an adult with atonic constipation is carried out in three stages, each of which is done slowly and skillfully for 3-4 minutes.
- First, you should stroke the patient's stomach with light hand movements, without making any pressure. It should be ironed in a circle from right to left throughout the abdominal cavity from the ribs to the pubis.
- We continue to stroke the stomach, but we are already doing it a little stronger and deeper, but so that the patient does not experience discomfort. It is worth starting the movement from the iliac region, which is located under the chest just below the stomach, and then go in a circle, exercising slight pressure.
- At the final stage, the stomach should not be stroked, but pinched, actively rubbed and vibrated. A couple of minutes are allotted for each of these actions. And naturally, vibration, pinching and rubbing are also carried out in a circle from right to left over the entire surface of the abdominal cavity.
Standard massaging for spastic constipation
But the massage from spastic constipation is no longer aimed attreatment of the patient, but on his relaxation. Therefore, this procedure, although similar to massaging with atonic retention of feces, still has certain differences. This procedure should also be started with a light ironing clockwise, which lasts for several minutes. Then it is worth stroking the stomach a little deeper and stronger. The third stage is vibration and rubbing. However, all this should be done not as intensively as with a massage to eliminate atonic constipation, but more gently and carefully. And after the procedure, the patient should not immediately go to the toilet, but it is better for him to lie down for about 20 minutes before going to relieve himself.
Ogulov technique procedure
If a person cannot accurately determine what type of delay in the act of defecation he has, then when asked how to massage the abdomen with adult constipation, experts answer that it is best for them to use the Ogulov technique. It involves daily massage of the abdomen before going to bed, which should be done lying on the bed with bent legs.
- At a distance of 2 cm to the left of the navel in the middle between the chest and the navel, press with two fingers so that a barely noticeable pain appears.
- Continuing pressure, move fingers from left to right along the ribs.
- Massage the abdomen in the region of the liver and spleen in a circular motion, applying slight pressure.
- At a distance of one third between the navel and the right pelvic bone, press again with two fingers to create a barely perceptible feeling of pain.
- With pressing movements, massage the stomach in a spiral from the navel to the ribs and back.
Gymnastics to get rid of problems with the chair
Now we know how to massage for constipation, so that at any time we can get rid of problems with the implementation of the act of defecation. But it will be much more effective to combine it with a simple set of exercises that will cause the urge to go to the toilet, and also prevent constipation altogether in the future. Each exercise is repeated for 1-2 minutes.
- Lay on your back with your knees bent, and then begin to alternately raise the right and left legs to the stomach.
- Lie on your back, raise your legs and bend at the knees, and then turn your legs to the right, then to the left, trying to touch the floor with your knees.
- Lie on your back, raise your legs and bend at the knees, and then alternately raise your knees to the right shoulder, then to the left.
- Get on all fours and put straight arms in front of us, tighten the abdominal muscles, and then sit down so that the chest touches the floor, then so that it touches the knees.
- Stand behind the chair and lean on its back with your left hand while touching the back of your head with your right hand. We strain the abdominal muscles, raise the left leg, bending it at the knee, and try to reach this knee with the elbow of the right hand. Then we straighten up and change arm and leg, raising the right leg and trying to reach it with the left hand.
But that's not all. ForIn order to avoid constipation, it is recommended not to forget about moderate physical activity, such as daily walks in the fresh air, swimming, running or cycling. It is also recommended to eat less fast food, and concentrate on proper nutrition and give up smoking and alcohol. And in moments of acute constipation, a warm heating pad placed on the stomach will help well, but it is better to refuse a laxative, as complications may arise from it later.
