Massage with bronchitis

Massage normalizes blood circulation in the bronchi, has an antispasmodic effect, improves the sputum discharge. Let's try to figure out how to do a massage with bronchitis.

There are such forms of bronchitis:

  1. Acute - occurs due to a bacterial or viral infection.
  2. Chronic - develops as a complication after SARS or as a result of prolonged exposure to non-infectious factors (eg, dust, chemicals).
  3. Obstructive - when there is a bronchial blockage due to edema of the mucous membrane.

Massage with acute bronchitis

Massage is carried out on the 4th-5th day of the disease, when the temperature normalizes. It is advisable to massage before going to bed after taking a warm bath. The patient is placed on the stomach in such a way that the head is located below the pelvis. Start massaging the back, applying stroking. In the upper part of the back, strokes are produced from the occiput to the supraclavicular lymph nodes, in the lower part - from the bottom up, from the waist to the armpits. Then, grinding is carried out, kneading along these areas in the longitudinal and transverse directions. Further, a tweezers movement is performed in both directions.

Continue massage in position on the back, legs bent at the knees. They produce stroking the chest, rubbing the intercostles, kneading the muscles of the chest. When rubbing the intercostal muscles, the hands should be parallel to the ribs, directed from the sternum to the spine.

With a massage of the chest, the hands of the masseur are closer to the diaphragm, and when exhaled the patient moves to the sternum (at the end of exhalation, the chest is squeezed). The duration of such a drainage massage with bronchitis 15-20 minutes.

Vibration massage with bronchitis is also used. This type of massage is for better sputum discharge if it is large. It is carried out by rapid rhythmic tapping with the palm of the hand on the sternum along the course of the bronchi. In this case, the patient lies on his back so that his head is slightly below the trunk. Vibration massage is performed within a few minutes, after which you should clear your throat.

Massage for chronic bronchitis

The purposes and the technique of massage are the same, as well as at an acute bronchitis. In addition, it is recommended acupressure for bronchitis. This kind of massage has bronhorasslabljayuschim effect. The massage is used (easy stroking and vertical rotational finger pressure) of the following active points:

  1. Hagu - in the fork between the index and thumbs from the back of the top of the muscular tubercle.
  2. Dazhui - in a depression under the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra.
  3. Tiantu - in the center of the depression above the middle of the jugular tenderloin.

Massage is done for no more than 10 minutes.

You can also hold a can (vacuum) massage with bronchitis for sputum discharge. On a greased vaseline, a special can of 200 ml is sucked into the back of the skin. With its help, a sliding massage moves from the waist to the cervical region for 5-10 minutes.

An excellent warming effect is provided by bronchitis is honey massage. To do this, dip the pads of your fingers into the honey heated to 40 degrees on a water bath. It is necessary to rub it vigorously for 2 minutes into the skin of the chest and between the shoulder blades.

Massage with obstructive bronchitis

In this case it is useful to combine drainage massage with bronchitis followed by foot massage (stroking, rubbing, kneading).

Do not forget that every type of massage has contraindications (for example, high blood pressure, tumor diseases, hypertension, etc.). Therefore, always consult with your doctor.