Question

How to perform massage for children with adenoid hypertrophy?

Answer

Here are the methods for performing massage on children with adenoid hypertrophy:

  1. Have the child lie on their back on the bed, with their head resting against the edge of the bed.
  2. Starting from the Yintang point, use the pad of your thumb to alternately stroke along the median line of the forehead to the vertex of the hairline, repeating 36 times.
  3. Starting from the Yintang point, stroke along the upper edge of the eyebrows towards both sides, ending at the solar plexus, repeating 36 times.
  4. Using the pad of your thumb, start from the Yintang point and push downwards along both sides of the nose, repeating 72 times.
  5. Gently rub both nostrils with your thumb pad while instructing the child to breathe through their nose with each breath.
  6. Again, using the pad of your thumb, start from the Yintang point and push downwards along both sides of the nose groove, repeating 72 times.
  7. Knead and rub the Yintang, solar plexus, and Yingxiang points for 2 minutes each. This massage therapy can help alleviate symptoms caused by adenoid hypertrophy, such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and snoring. Ensure that the child’s head is adequately supported before performing the massage and use appropriate pressure and technique. If symptoms persist or worsen, it is recommended to consult a medical professional promptly.