🌿 Pinching and Rubbing Therapy for Rheumatism
Rheumatic conditions commonly manifest as joint pain. Besides keeping warm and avoiding cold, massage techniques such as pinching and rubbing can also provide relief.
Pinching method involves using the fleshy pads of the thumb and index finger to grasp and quickly pinch a specific body part like twisting thread. It's mainly applied to small joints of fingers and toes, and superficial skin areas. Apply even, moderate force—avoid stiffness or roughness.
Rubbing method involves applying gentle rotary movements using the fingers, palm, fist, or elbow on a specific area or acupoint. The contact surface must remain in continuous touch with the skin. Avoid excessive pressure; the ideal frequency is 50–90 movements per minute. Both methods help relax tendons, improve blood flow, unblock meridians, relieve pain, and strengthen spleen and stomach function.