For those of you who don't feel clear-headed.

Have you ever felt 'hand' fatigue? ~The story of how the hand is the second brain~

Lately, do you ever feel like your head is heavy, you can't maintain focus, or your mind feels foggy?
Don't you ever feel that way?

Of course, there are influences from busyness, human relationships, atmospheric pressure, and the weather, but
sometimes the cause is hidden in an unexpected place.

That is, 'hand fatigue'.

We use our hands every day for work and housework.
Cooking, cleaning, laundry, computers, smartphones... the list is endless.

However, while 'stiff shoulders' and 'lower back fatigue' are easy to notice,
hand fatigueandhand stiffnessare often overlooked, aren't they?

Did you know? The hand is said to be the 'second brain'!

The feet are often called the second heart, right?
Actually, the hands have a deep connection with the brain.
The detailed tasks we perform every day—such as writing, operating a smartphone, or cooking—
are all movements wherethe brain's commands are expressed through the hands.

And what's interesting is thatthe hands represent the state of the brain as it is.

For example—

• When excited, you might find yourself 'sweating in your palms'

• When angry, your hands form 'fists'

• When nervous, your fingertips 'tremble'

These are allproof that the brain's tension and emotions are appearing in the hands.

That is precisely whyby relaxing the hands, the brain and mind also relax.

The five fingers are connected to various parts of the body

Actually, each of the five fingers islinked to important parts of the body.
It might be a bit surprising, but there is the following correspondence:

• Thumb: Grasping / 1st Lumbar Vertebra & Head

• Index finger: Pointing / 2nd Lumbar Vertebra & Digestive Organs

• Middle finger: Pushing / Spine

• Ring finger: Essential for delicate movements (applying lipstick, applying cream) / 4th lumbar vertebra, diencephalon

• Little finger: Key to gripping strength / 5th lumbar vertebra, pelvis

In other words, relieving tension in your hands also leads to balancing your entire body.

Do it at home! "Finger Rubbing" to align your brain and body

This time, I will introduce
**"Finger Rubbing,"** a self-care method that anyone can easily do.

Since there are almost no muscles in your fingers,
even just gently rubbing the bones will loosen the tension in your hands and clear your mind.

▽ It's easy to do!

1. Using your right hand, gently rub your left hand from the wrist toward the thumb as if stroking it

2. Continue by carefully rubbing each finger one by one: index finger → middle finger → ring finger → little finger

3. With your palm facing up, rub the fleshy side of your fingers in the same way

4. Return to the back of your hand once more, and this time rub between the fingers

5. Gently rub between the fingers on the palm side as well

6. Using your left hand, perform the same steps on your right hand

It takes 5 to 10 minutes, but
afterward, your hands will feel warm and toasty, and
you may experience a sensation of **"your head feeling light and clear."**

Hands are the gateway for energy

In Eastern medicine, hands are considered gateways for energy (Qi) to enter and exit.
In other words, caring for your hands is also caring for your mind and body.

At our clinic, we also introduce hand care such as
exercises using the little finger, finger rotations, and finger stretches during our stretching and acupressure treatments.

Recently, the number of people coming in saying "I just want to receive stretching" has increased,
and I feel that the awareness of "protecting one's own body" has grown.

The stretching we perform at our clinic aims to
**"deepen your breathing,"**
and we have named it [Deep Breathing Stretch].

Summary: If you want to align your brain and mind, start with your "hands"

How was it?
Your "hands" are always right there beside you,
absorbing your fatigue and emotions without you even realizing it.

That is exactly why you should treat them with care from time to time.
When your hands relax,you should be able to feel your head becoming lighter and your heart softening.

When you feel mental fatigue or stress,
why not start a simple habit from today: "try rubbing your hands"?
It is the beginning of "healing touch" (*^。^*)