Natural Relief for Frequent Night Urination Due to Prostatitis: The Power of Acupoint Massage

Have you ever had this experience? As soon as you curl up in bed at two in the morning, the urge to urinate pulls you up like a small alarm clock; as soon as you lie down in the warm sheets, the urge to urinate comes to you again. 

Getting up three or four times a night, eyes sore and yawning at dawn—this is the frequent night urination caused by prostatitis, which has become a "sleep killer" for many middle-aged and older men.

The prostate is like a "small guard" beside the urethra, which can press bladder after inflammation and swelling. Coupled with the problems of deficiency of kidney qi, accumulation of damp-heat in the lower body, qi stagnation, and blood stasis, nocturia will naturally increase. 

You don't need to rely on drugs in a hurry; traditional Chinese medicine acupoint massage is like a "natural conditioner," which can be operated at home for more than ten minutes every day and can gradually alleviate the troubles.

Today, I will talk to you about how to naturally relieve frequent night urination caused by prostatitis through acupoint massage and share useful acupoints and skills.

Five Key Acupoints to Relieve Frequent Night Urination 

Guanyuan acupoint: Rub it before going to bed, and wake up half as often

The Guanyuan acupoint is located 3 cun below the navel (the width of four fingers together), in the midline of the body, with a slight depression when pressed. 

Techniques: Rub your hands before going to bed. Gently rub your thumb or palm clockwise. It's better to be sore and not painful. 3-5 minutes each time. 

Traditional Chinese medicine stresses that "the kidney governs water." Frequent night urination is due to a deficiency of kidney qi. Guanyuan acupoint can warm and tonify kidney-yang and help the bladder to store urine.

Sanyinjiao acupoint: clear damp-heat and stabilize urination

The Sanyinjiao acupoint is located on the medial side of the leg, 3 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, attached to the posterior edge of the tibia, and the feeling of soreness and swelling is obvious. 

Techniques: When sitting for a long time, press the thumb and knead gently for 1-2 minutes each time, once on the left and right legs, one round in the morning and one round in the evening. 

The Sanyinjiao acupoint is the intersection of the three meridians of liver, spleen, and kidney, which can clear dampness and heat, dredge qi and blood in the lower energizer, and relieve burning sensations in the urethra.

Zhongji acupoint: regulating the "urination switch" of the bladder 

The Zhongji acupoint is one finger wide below the Guanyuan acupoint, 4 cun below the navel, and on the midline of the body. There is a slight feeling of soreness and swelling when pressed. 

Techniques: With deep breathing, push and press the palm root downward, exhale and press, and inhale and release for 3 minutes each time, 2-3 times a day, gently. 

The Zhongji acupoint is in charge of the function of bladder gasification, which can relieve the congestion and edema of the prostate and relieve symptoms like a thin urine stream and incomplete urination.

Huiyin acupoint: the "local point" to protect the prostate 

The Huiyin acupoint is located at the midpoint between the anus and the genitals, which is hidden but very effective. 

Techniques: Wash your hands, lie on your back and bend your knees, press the middle finger gently, release it for 10 seconds each time, repeat 10-15 times, and cooperate with the anus lifting exercise. 

The Huiyin acupoint can promote lymphatic reflux around the prostate, relieve perineum swelling, and improve local blood circulation. Acute bacterial prostatitis is contraindicated.

Shenshu acupoint: "Lower Back Point" for tonifying kidney qi 

The Shenshu acupoint is located 1.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra in the posterior lumbar region, one on each side of the spine, with a slight depression when pressed. 

Techniques: Rub the acupoints up and down with both hands until they are hot, 5 minutes each time, once a day, and the effect is better with moxibustion; for osteoporosis, the intensity should be light. 

The Shenshu acupoint can tonify kidney qi, enhance kidney function, and reduce urination at night.

Natural Therapy to Accelerate Recovery 

Acupoint massage is a good prescription for external adjustment. If you want the effect to be faster and more stable, the internal and external collocation is more reliable. The Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill of Dr. Li's clinic is a nice natural therapy.

Aiming at the core problems of prostatitis, such as accumulation of damp-heat in the lower body, qi stagnation and blood stasis, and deficiency of kidney-qi, the Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill can promote urination, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, diminish inflammation and relieve pain, and complement each other with acupoint massage. 

Also, it is a natural herbal formula and mild; you don't need to worry about liver and kidney injury. It is suitable for long-term conditioning.

Stick to Three Good Habits

Whether acupoint massage or medication, with good living habits, can better improve the problem of night urination, these habits are simple and easy to operate and fit into the daily routine.

Drink water with skills: drink enough warm water (1500 ml) every day, sip it many times, and don't pour it; drink less water 2 hours before going to bed, and don't touch coffee, strong tea, or alcohol to avoid affecting kidney function.

Don't sit for a long time and hold back urine: for every hour of sitting, get up and move for 5 minutes; office workers can pad the empty cushion; if you want to urinate, go to the toilet in time, don't hold back, and avoid oppressing the prostate and stimulating the gland.

Keep warm and have a light diet: the waist, abdomen, and sacrococcygeal region do not catch cold; wear warm underwear in winter; use less air conditioning in summer; eat less spicy and greasy food, such as pepper and barbecue; eat more food containing zinc and antioxidants, like pumpkin seeds and tomatoes; and protect the prostate.

These Situations Do Not Blindly Attempt Acupoint Massage

Acupoint massage is great, but it is not omnipotent. If the following circumstance appears, go to the hospital urology department to check at once.

Night urination is accompanied by hematuria, dysuria, or fever, and severe pain in the perineum.

Urinary retention: urine does not come out.

Diagnosis of acute bacterial prostatitis: blind massage may aggravate inflammation; need to follow the medical supervision regulation.

Moreover, before a massage, cut short nails and wash hands to avoid scratching the skin; the principle is "acid swelling does not hurt." Before taking the Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill, it is recommended to consult Dr. Li and adjust the plan according to his own symptoms and constitution.

Conclusion 

Alleviate frequent night urination caused by prostatitis, spend more than ten minutes pressing acupoints every day, insist on taking medicine, and then pay attention to the details of life, and slowly you can see the changes. 

Prostate health is not an "overnight" thing; stick to acupoint massage, and you can get rid of the trouble of getting up at night and sleep soundly—this is probably a more natural way of health.