How to massage the abdomen for the intestine yourself

An abdominal massage can help release gas, stop bloating and ease period cramps.

It's known as a stomach massage, and it's generally not something we do to ourselves often — but we should. It's super quick, easy, and can do wonders for your body and its well-being, especially when it comes to bloating and constipation.

Yes, we know. It's not exactly the most glamorous topic in the world, but it's important. Massaging your stomach can help move stool along the inside of your colon, which ultimately leads to a host of health benefits. This includes everything from improving your digestive function, reducing period cramps and relieving constipation and bloating, all while toning and strengthening your abs.

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So how do we do it?

How to give yourself a belly massage

First, you start from the right side of your stomach down from your pelvic bone, where you rub lightly in a circular motion upwards until you reach your rib bones.

Then move straight to the left side, where you go down to the left to the hip bone and back to the navel for two to three minutes. Here, rub your fingertips again in a circular motion, but this time, you can press a little deeper.

Spend about a minute moving from the right hip bone to the right side and another minute gently doing the same in the middle before moving down to the left hip bone from your pelvis to the navel where you rub for another minute.

After doing all these steps, you should then repeat them all for ten minutes, remember to always rub in a clockwise motion.

An abdominal massage is perfectly safe for most people when done gently, unless you have specific health problems in the area, in which case you should always consult a healthcare professional. You should also drink plenty of water.