How to massage backache

How to massage backache: 10 days of hot topics and practical guides on the Internet

Recently, backache has become one of the hot topics on social media and health forums. The following is a summary of the discussion hot spots on the Internet about backache massage in the past 10 days, combined with practical methods to provide you with a structured guide.

1. Statistics on hot backache topics across the Internet (last 10 days)

2. Four effective massage techniques for backache

1.Lumbar spine relaxation method on both sides

Make fists with both hands and use your knuckles to slowly push along the muscles on both sides of the spine (erector spinae) from top to bottom, focusing on the areas with obvious soreness and swelling for 5-8 seconds each time.

2.Waist and eye acupoint stimulation method

Locate the lumbar eye point (3-4 finger widths away from the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra), press it in a circular motion with the thumb pad, and cooperate with deep breathing for better results.

3.热敷配合按摩法

First use a hot towel or hot water bottle to apply heat to the waist for 10 minutes. After the muscles relax, use the roots of your palms to massage in a circular motion. The intensity is suitable for slight soreness and swelling.

4.Stretch-assisted massage

After massage, use waist stretching: lying on your back, rolling with your knees, cat-style stretching and other movements to enhance the massage effect.

3. Comparison of massage plans in different scenarios

4. Experts’ reminders

1. During the acute low back pain attack period (within 72 hours), vigorous massage is prohibited and ice compresses should be used.

2. Patients with osteoporosis need to avoid joint tapping techniques

3. It is recommended that the total duration of each massage be controlled within 15-20 minutes.

4. If low back pain persists for more than 1 week, you should seek medical treatment promptly to rule out organic diseases.

5. Three auxiliary methods that netizens have tested to be effective

1. Music therapy: combined with alpha brain wave music massage, the relaxation effect is increased by 40% (highly praised answer on Zhihu)

2. Essential oil selection: Mix wintergreen essential oil + peppermint essential oil at a ratio of 1:1, which has a significant analgesic effect (TikTok actual test video)

3. Time selection: The best massage effect is between 9 and 11 o'clock in the evening, which is in line with the theory of "nourishing the triple burner at sea time" of traditional Chinese medicine (B station UP main science popularization)

The above content has comprehensively compiled the popular discussions and professional suggestions on major platforms in the past 10 days, hoping to provide a practical reference for your waist health. Remember to keep the environment warm during massage, gradually increase the intensity, and stop immediately if you feel any discomfort.