Soothing abdominal massage can relieve many indigestion

Painless abdominal massage can help with indigestion
Who does not know this when digestive problems such as flatulence occur after a sumptuous meal or certain foods? If the symptoms are not too dramatic, abdominal massage can often help.

Digestive problems can have different causes
Cause may have been a sumptuous meal, hard-to-digest food or just a sensitive stomach: stomach ache and digestive problems after eating, almost everyone has ever had. Although over-the-counter medicines for stomach pressure and similar ailments are also available, in many cases simple home remedies are sufficient. Well-known home remedies for bloating include cumin, fennel, anise and coriander. Even a walk or drink plenty of water helps to stimulate digestion. A trade journal has another piece of advice ready:

Tummy ache and indigestion can be alleviated in many cases with a light stomach massage. (Image: Andrey Popov / fotolia.com)

A light stomach massage can relieve discomfort
The news agency dpa reports on a tip, which gives the magazine "Seniors Guide" in the issue 04/2016. In the case of abdominal pain and digestive problems, a stomach massage can relieve symptoms such as flatulence. As the experts explain, you lie down on your back and angle your legs. In the position one lets the hand circle between hip bone and ribbed arch. Moderate pressure is enough. Under no circumstances should the massage cause pain. It is recommended to massage for about five minutes. However, the Communication notes that such self-treatment has its limits. If in doubt, you should visit a doctor for stomachache and digestive problems. (Ad)