In recent years, growing health awareness has popularized TCM acupoint massage for weight loss. Beyond promoting wellness, this technique sculpts firm, shapely buttocks—making buttock acupoint massage an essential, tailor-made solution for women seeking beauty.So what are the massage techniques for weight loss?
Leg Massage
Circular Massage Technique: Use the thumbs and index fingers of both hands to firmly grasp the thigh. Slowly move upward in circular motions from the knee toward the groin. Perform the action gently. Repeat 6 times on one leg before switching to the other leg and performing the same action.
Leg Massage for Weight Loss
Step 1: Grasp the front of the thigh firmly with both hands and vigorously rub downward, passing over the kneecap to the ankle. Reverse direction and rub upward along the back of the calf, passing through the popliteal fossa to the back of the thigh. Repeat this motion 36 times. Perform the same action on the other leg for 36 repetitions.
Step 2: Place both hands palm-to-palm at the base of the thigh. Apply equal downward pressure, rubbing down through the knee to the ankle, then back up to the thigh base. Complete 10 repetitions. Repeat the same technique and pressure on the other leg for 10 repetitions.
Step 3: Lie flat on your back. Point your toes backward as far as possible. Lift your straight leg upward while flexing the foot. Alternate legs, performing 20 lifts per leg. Apply pressure until a sensation of soreness and fullness is felt in the hamstrings.
Hamstring Massage
Sit on a chair with legs together, positioning your hips at the front third of the seat. Lift both legs off the ground, toes pointing upward. Place fists under the thighs and massage along the midline of the lower thigh.
Like exercise, massage requires sufficient duration to achieve effective slimming results. Leg massage should ideally last over 25 minutes. If hand fatigue is a concern, utilize massage tools such as pens, gua sha boards, or other small aids.
Abdominal Massage Technique
Lie supine with your body fully relaxed. The practitioner sits beside you, using a combination of one-finger pressure and circular rubbing motions to massage the Shangwan, Zhongwan, Jianli, Qihai, and Guanyuan acupoints. Each point receives one minute of massage.
Abdominal Massage for Flattening the Belly
Abdominal massage for weight loss is suitable for various conditions affecting the digestive, nervous, and urogenital systems. It also serves as a method to reduce abdominal fat and strengthen the body, offering advantages such as simplicity, comfort, and quick results.
By stimulating and massaging specific acupoints, massage regulates neuroendocrine functions, promotes fat metabolism and breakdown, enhances blood circulation, dilates skin capillaries, increases local surface temperature, and thereby accelerates subcutaneous fat consumption.
Abdominal massage not only eliminates belly fat but also treats various conditions affecting the digestive, nervous, and urogenital systems.
Abdominal Massage
Rotational Rubbing Around the Navel for Weight Loss
Place the four fingers of one hand together. Using the pads of these fingers, apply moderate pressure and rub around the navel 10 times to each side.
In addition to massage, consistent exercise is essential. Walking is an excellent form of exercise, allowing you to choose slow, moderate, or fast paces according to your needs. Walking harmonizes qi and blood, invigorates muscles and bones, and lays a lasting foundation for weight loss.
Acupoint Massage Method
First, use a wave-like pressing motion to move from the upper abdomen to the lower abdomen 3–4 times. Then, apply the two-finger stacked pressing technique sequentially to the Zhongwan, Left Tianshu, and Guanyuan acupoints. Press each point for 2–3 minutes, followed by the wave-like pressing motion for about 2–3 minutes after each point. Perform once daily.Avoid massage immediately after meals or when extremely hungry. Individuals with chronic conditions should rest for several days after one month of massage before resuming. Consistent daily massage combined with dietary adjustments yields lasting weight loss results.
Abdominal Massage Techniques for Weight Loss
Use the double-finger pressure technique: overlap both thumbs, applying pressure until you feel the pulse beneath your hands but without causing pain.Wave-like pushing and pressing technique: Keep fingers together and arms straight. Place the left palm on the back of the right hand, with both palms flat against the abdomen. Push forward with force, then press backward with the left palm. Alternate pushing and pulling, moving slowly from top to bottom like waves in water.
When massaging the abdomen, lie flat with the abdomen exposed. Overlap both hands on the abdomen and rotate clockwise around the navel for 50 circles, creating a sensation of warmth and comfort in the abdomen.
Use the middle finger of the right hand to press the Zhongwan, Xiawan, Guanyuan, and both sides of the Tianshu acupoints. Apply pressure to each point for 1 minute, ensuring it is not painful.When pressing Tianshu, start with the right side then the left, focusing more on the left. You should feel the pulse beneath your finger and a sensation of fullness at the waist points, with cold energy descending along the sides. Upon releasing pressure, a wave of warmth should flow down to the feet.
For abdominal pushing, keep fingers straight and together. Place the left palm on the back of the right fingers, then press the right palm firmly against the abdomen and push forward. Immediately press back with the left palm. Alternate pushing and pulling 3-4 times from the upper abdomen to the lower abdomen, then push from left to right 3-4 times. A slight abdominal discomfort is ideal.