Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs. This disease is quite common and dangerous. Pneumonia can begin in almost everyone. However, the ailment is of great danger to children and the elderly, since their immune system is weakened and is not able to cope with some diseases on its own.
Signs of ailment
Treatment of pneumonia at home in adults and children should begin with a visit to a doctor. The specialist prescribes not only medication, but also massage. However, first you need to find out the diagnosis. Signs of pneumonia include:
- There may be wheezing.
- Labored breathing.
- Pale, sometimes blueish skin.
- Elevated body temperature (about 39 ° C), which does not get off with antipyretic drugs and lasts more than 5 days.
- Outgoing sputum has a yellow tint.
Complex therapy
Inflammation of the lungs is a disease that can have a different degree of severity and character. Much depends on the chosen therapy. If severe pneumonia is diagnosed, immediate hospitalization is required. In this case, the patient is required to comply with bed rest, as well as comply with all the doctor's prescriptions, which usually include taking antipyretic drugs, multivitamins, as well as drugs with an antibacterial effect.
However, complex treatment of pneumonia is most often performed. In this case, the therapy is supplemented by various physiotherapeutic procedures, including massage. The patient may be prescribed certain methods of electrotherapy, UHF, microwave and so on.
Why complex therapy
Physiotherapeutic procedures and massage for pneumonia contribute to the speedy recovery of patients, as well as:
- Improve the outflow of viscous sputum.
- Activate blood circulation and lymph circulation.
- Improve ventilation of the lungs, and also normalizes the work of the respiratory system.
- Due to the resorption of the main focus of the disease, relapse is prevented.
- They strengthen the respiratory muscles.
Types of massage
Massage with pneumonia is the most affordable and effective way to combat the disease, which is one of the components of complex therapy.
It is worth noting that a similar procedure can be carried out not only in a hospital, but also at home. In this case, massage with pneumonia can be:
- Vacuum.
- Point.
- Segmented.
- Honey.
- Aroma massage.
Vacuum and acupressure massage for pneumonia
Vacuum massage is performed using special jars. In this case, the effect is on the subcutaneous layers. Due to this, blood circulation is significantly improved. A person begins to sweat and, with sweat, all toxins leave the body. This eliminates most of the stagnant areas. In addition, vacuum massage has a thermal effect, which is very useful for pneumonia.
As for the point impact, such manipulations allow you to activate all the resources, and then direct them to recovery and restoration of the body.
Segment and honey massage
Segment massage is a unique method of exposure to individual parts of the body. In this case, all pain is projected in those places that are distant from the affected organs. It is worth noting that such a massage for pneumonia allows a person to determine the state of his body. As a result of this procedure, chest mobility is significantly improved. At the same time, segmental massage allows you to restore lymph circulation.
As for the honey procedure, honey is used during its implementation. This product not only has a number of beneficial properties, but also absorbs well into the skin. It should be noted that honey is close to plasma in composition. A similar massage with pneumonia allows you to give the patient strength and vitality.
Aroma massage
A similar massage is performed for pneumonia in adults and children. In this case, the procedure does not use honey, but the essential oil of a medicinal plant. The product should smell good and have a positive effect on indoor air. It is best to use essential oils that have decongestant, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects.
It is worth noting that aroma massage can significantly improve the patient's condition. After all, a person during such a procedure will involuntarily inhale essential oils.
When to massage
The treatment of pneumonia at home in adults and children should be comprehensive. Massage - a procedure that should be performed under certain conditions. It should be performed only at normal body temperature. If this indicator is above 36.9 ° C, then the procedure should be postponed. In addition, the patient should be in good health. Otherwise, massage will not be beneficial. If pneumonia occurs in mild form, then the procedure may be short.
Massage Features
Massage for pneumonia in children and adults should create vibrations when performed. This is necessary to better discharge sputum, as well as to restore the basic functions of the lungs - respiration. Exactly the same massage is carried out with emphysema, asthma and bronchitis. During the procedure, the effect is on certain parts of the body in the following sequence:
- The front of the chest.
- Neck.
- The back of the chest.
Only in such a sequence is it worth carrying out a massage. The impact on the front of the cell should be not only at the beginning, but also at the end of the procedure. After all, it is precisely behind it that the lungs are located. It is from them that sputum needs to be removed.
How to massage your chest
Almost everyone can master general classical massage. The main thing is to know what to influence. Before starting the procedure, the patient should lie on his back, taking a horizontal position. The surface must be solid.
During the massage, special attention should be paid to the intercostal spaces. It is not recommended to massage the breast in women. Massage consists of:
- Squeezes and strokes. You need to move along the chest, starting from the bottom and gradually rising up to the axillary region. It is recommended to use massage oil or ointment. For aroma massage, you can use a product of mint, rosemary, fir, thyme, lavender, tea tree, pine, eucalyptus, cypress or sage.
- Rake and comb-like grinding. This effect is on the gaps between the ribs. Sawing in the pectoralis major muscle and sternum is allowed. In this case, grinding should be alternated with stroking.
- After the above, it is worth kneading the clavicles, pectoral muscles, hypochondrium and sternum. In this case, it is recommended to use all the techniques described above, complementing them with tingling.
- In conclusion, you should vibrate the front of the chest using shaking, finger shower and percussion strokes. Complete the massage is recommended by stroking.
How to massage your neck and back
General classic massage allows you to restore strength and improve sputum waste. It should be carried out carefully, observing all the rules. Massage the neck and back as follows:
- In the area of the back, it is recommended to start pushing and stroking.
- Tissue should be gradually rubbed until they become reddish. In this case, it is recommended to use the sawing method, rowing and comb-like impact, crossing and impact with the base of the palm.
- After this, it is recommended to stretch the long back muscles, trapezius muscles and latissimus dorsi. In this case, double bar, comb-like, comb-like, finger, ring and double grinding should be used.
- The back massage should be completed by vibration, and then stroking.
- It is necessary to act on the neck in the same ways as on the back: stroking, rubbing, kneading, vibration, stroking. It is recommended to perform all manipulations along the lymphatic channels. In this case, you need to move from top to bottom.
This is how massage for pneumonia is performed. If the actions are performed incorrectly, the therapeutic effect is invisible.