Manual therapy for respiratory diseases

Manual therapy is a system of treatment by hands in the joints and spine, muscles. Such therapy is also used for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Manual therapy with respiratory diseases acts as an additional kind of treatment and can not be considered as the main therapeutic procedure. With these diseases, the main method of manual therapy is massage.

Face massage

It is used to stop the swelling of the mucous surface of the nasopharynx, to clean the paranasal sinuses( frontal, latticed, maxillary) from infectious contents, to normalize breathing. This massage is given the main role in the elimination and prevention of asthma attacks.

  1. Massage of the wings of the nose is performed in the supine position on the back. Circular movements of the middle phalanges of bent index fingers produce gently and quickly. The frequency of circular motions can reach 250 rpm. The patient must inhale through the mouth, the outlet through the nose. With a very severe runny nose, the procedure is interrupted to blow your nose. The duration of the massage is 1-1.5 minutes.
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  2. Massage of a site of the face under eyes( area from a nose to ears) and a forehead carry out in a prone position. Massaging movements under the eyes are performed with both hands, using the middle, ring finger and little finger. The forehead is massaged in the same way, but with the four fingers of each hand. In massage use the following combination: gentle stroking, biting rubbing, gentle stroking. The duration of the procedure is 0.5 min, stroking in 10-12 movements is performed in 5 s, rubbing in 60 movements - for 20.
  3. Forehead massage in prone position. Pads of the four fingers of the right hand rubbing the forehead with rapid circular motions with a frequency of about 300 rpm, while gradually moving, from right to left. The duration of the procedure is 30 s.

Chest massage

Has a beneficial effect on the condition of the lungs, bronchi, heart. He is appointed at any stage of the disease, but he has special significance for preventing and eliminating asthma attacks in people with bronchial asthma.

Massage performed standing, bending at right angles near a chair or bench. The emphasis should be on the hand or forearm. Objects of massage influence are the neck, chest, shoulders, abdomen( in the diaphragm zone), waist, back.

Palms of hands perform longitudinal and transverse strokes. Begin the procedure gently, then apply a little effort, then again gently, trying to warm up the patient until the pink color of the skin is evenly pink. The duration of the procedure is 2 minutes at first, 1 minute at alternation with other methods.

Cross-rubbing the lumbar and scapular regions of the back. Massage is done with rotational movements of the palms, applying effort. The rotational frequency is 250-300 rpm. The duration of the procedure is 1 min, that is, 0.5 min for each side.

Felting. Perform on the side of the chest, opposite from the masseur, from above, from below and from the side. Half-open on the palm side of the fists make movements up and down in the area of ​​the wrist joint with a frequency of 200 bpm. Duration of admission is 1 min, that is for each side for 0.5 min.

Chopping. Perform on the side of the chest, opposite from the masseur( side and top).Chopping is done by the edge of the brush, while the fingers should be relaxed and slightly diluted, the forearms should be bent at right angles. Both hands of the masseuse are involved, the palms should be turned towards each other. Movements should be made rhythmically, with a frequency of 250-300 beats / min. Duration of admission is 1 min, that is for each side for 0.5 min.

Tingling. Perform on the side of the chest, opposite from the masseur, covering the area from the neck to the lumbar region and from the sternum to the line on the back, about 1.5-2 cm from the spine. Tingling is done with all fingers, alternately changing hands, with a frequency of 150 titbits in 1 minute. Duration of admission is 1 min, that is for each side for 0.5 min.

Slapping. Perform on the side of the chest and back, opposite from the masseur( top, bottom, side).Movement makes palms, folded in the form of a boat, alternately with two hands. The frequency of pats is 200 beats per minute. Duration of admission is 1 min, that is for each side for 0.5 min.