Massaging the Yongquan acupoint is beneficial for the kidneys

Massaging the Yongquan acupoint is beneficial for the kidneys. The following are the methods for massaging the Yongquan acupoint:

1. Rubbing Yongquan with hands: Sit cross legged every day, rub the palms of both hands against each other to generate heat. Then, grip the foot tightly with both hands, starting from the toe base and crossing the ankle joint to the line of Sanyinjiao (four transverse fingers on the upper side of the ankle), rub back and forth vigorously 20-30 times, and then rub the Yongquan acupoint on the right and left foot for 5 minutes each. This approach has the effects of strengthening the body, waist, and kidneys. Be careful not to slow down or rush during the rubbing technique, with a slight sense of rhythm.
2. Rubbing the Yongquan acupoint with feet: Sleep on your back in bed, lift your feet, face each other's soles, and then rub the other foot's Yongquan acupoint against each other. Rub about 100 times a day. If combined with moxibustion on this acupoint for about 10 minutes, 1-2 times a day, the effect will be better.
3. Knocking the Yongquan acupoint: Before going to bed every night, use your index and middle fingers or a rubber hammer to tap the Yongquan acupoint, and tap each foot's acupoint about 100 times. Tap rhythmically around the acupoints, preferably with slight pain. You can sit cross legged on a bed or chair, placing one foot on the knee of the other leg to make it easier to tap.
4. Foot tennis technique: Sitting on a chair, rotate the tennis ball at the acupoint on the soles of the feet.

In addition, the kneading method can also be used. Use the fingertips of the thumb to vertically press the Yongquan acupoint in the foot center, press it for a moment, then lift it up, press and release it repeatedly, and the force should be within one's own tolerance.

Please note that the above methods are for reference only. If you experience any physical discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.