Question
How should one handle a child with a fever? Can pediatric massage effectively help reduce the child’s fever?
Answer
The method of pediatric massage for fever reduction involves making a straight line from the middle of the eyebrows to the front hairline and using the pad of the thumb to perform a straight push on specific acupoints. The two thumbs alternate pushing straight up and down 50 to 100 times, at a rate of about 200 to 300 times per minute, which serves to awaken the mind, calm the nerves, and soothe the spirit. During the pushing process, it is important to apply even and rhythmic pressure.