Which acupoints to massage for chest tightness

　　In daily life, many friends will experience chest tightness. So can traditional Chinese massage treat chest tightness? Why not let the editor take you to find out today.

　　Which acupoints to massage for chest tightness

　　Neiguan point

　　With your palm facing up, you can see two tendons in the middle of your palm when you make a fist or lift your palm. The Neiguan point is between these two tendons, two inches above the horizontal crease of your wrist.

　　The force of pressing and kneading Neiguan acupoint should be appropriate, not too strong, and it is better to avoid soreness and swelling; use the threaded surface of the left thumb to press the Neiguan point on the right hand, and the threaded surface of the right thumb to press the Neiguan point on the left hand, alternately. You can press while walking, or you can rub it after work. Just press it for 2-3 minutes. Also be careful not to make your nails too long, otherwise they will pinch the acupuncture points. If you have plenty of time and the location is suitable, it is best to massage Zusanli more, and you can also rub the chest and back. These can dredge the meridians and provide preventive health care.

　　Shenmen point

　　On the inside of the wrist, on the wrist crease next to the little finger. The Shenmen point is specially used to treat heart disease. When premature heart beats or atrial fibrillation occur, massage the Shenmen point quickly to relieve the symptoms in time. This point can replenish the vitality of the heart meridian and nourish the heart. With peace of mind and good health, the vitality of the heart is sufficient, and various diseases of the heart system and the resulting mental illnesses will be improved. Massage the Shenmen points on both sides for 3 minutes each time, 3 times a day.

　　Tanzhong point

　　It is located on the chest, on the front midline, level with the 4th intercostal space, and the midpoint of the two connecting lines. Tanzhong point is not only the place where pericardial meridian qi gathers, but also the intersection point of Ren meridian and Foot Taiyin meridian, Foot Shaoyin meridian, Hand Taiyang meridian, and Hand Shaoyang meridian. It can regulate qi, activate blood circulation, dredge meridians, widen the chest, regulate qi, relieve cough and asthma. Modern medical research has confirmed that stimulating this point can regulate nerve function, relax smooth muscles, expand coronary blood vessels and regulate digestive system functions.

　　In the article, the editor recommends 3 acupoints for treating chest tightness. However, if you often have chest tightness, the editor still recommends that you go to the hospital for a check-up so that you can better understand whether you are healthy.