Zangfu Tui Na
is primarily focused on the human torso, especially the abdomen,
utilizing relevant techniques to regulate the functions of the Zangfu organs,
with unique operational areas and methods
to adjust the meridians, Qi and blood, Yin and Yang
to achieve the purpose of treating and preventing diseases.
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Zangfu Tui Na · Characteristics
Origin: Zangfu Tui Na originates from the “Ten Volumes of Massage by Huangdi and Qibo,” possessing a complete and independent theoretical system and special treatment methods, making it a typical representative of traditional Chinese medicine massage therapy.
Characteristics: Zangfu Tui Na techniques are relatively gentle, simple, comfortable, and safe, with high patient acceptance. It also promotes liver and gallbladder function, ensuring smooth Qi flow and uplifting mood.
Zangfu Tui Na directly affects the abdominal organs and tissues through specific massage techniques, improving abdominal Qi and blood circulation, adjusting the Qi movement of the five Zang and six Fu organs, effectively promoting metabolism, restoring and improving the digestive absorption of the spleen and stomach, stimulating the body’s self-healing abilities, and enhancing disease resistance. It plays a role in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases and sub-health conditions.
02Zangfu Tui Na · Indications and Contraindications1 Indications
Internal Diseases: Digestive system disorders (such as abdominal distension, constipation, bloating, gastrointestinal dysfunction, etc.) and other internal diseases.
Gynecological Diseases: Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, cold uterus, postpartum body pain, etc.
Constitutional Regulation: Abdominal shaping, improving metabolism, alleviating menopausal syndrome, etc.
2 Contraindications
1. Those with blood diseases or bleeding tendencies are strictly prohibited from massage to prevent bleeding.
2. Patients with gastric or intestinal perforations, elderly individuals, or those with extremely weak constitutions should not undergo massage.
3. Conditions caused by tuberculosis or pyogenic bacteria affecting the musculoskeletal system are not suitable for Tui Na.
4. Patients with severe heart, brain, or lung diseases should avoid massage.
5. Local skin eczema or open soft tissue injuries are not suitable for massage.
03Zangfu Tui Na · Differences from Regular Tui Na
It is well known that Tui Na massage can treat cervical spondylosis, shoulder periarthritis, and other soft tissue injuries, with treatment direction primarily determined by anatomical structures.
In contrast, Zangfu Tui Na is based on pure TCM theory, emphasizing that the human body is a unified whole composed of Qi and blood. By supplementing and draining Qi and blood, it regulates physiological functions to achieve the purpose of treating diseases (mainly internal and gynecological diseases).
In summary, regular Tui Na focuses on anatomical structures to treat soft tissue injuries, while Zangfu Tui Na centers on the movement of Qi and blood to treat internal miscellaneous diseases.
04Zangfu Tui Na · Precautions
1. Relax your mood and your entire body. 2. Acceptance: Approach with an accepting mindset, fully trust the Tui Na practitioner, and minimize the body’s instinctive resistance due to discomfort. (The abdomen is divided into nine regions, representing the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys, gallbladder, stomach, large intestine, and bladder. If these organs (in TCM terms) have issues, corresponding areas in the abdomen will show stagnation and tenderness, causing bloating and pain during pressure. However, usually, there is no sensation when not pressed.)
3. Cooperation: The more pain and discomfort, the more serious the Zangfu issues. Regardless of the pain level, you should cooperate with the practitioner to complete each Tui Na action.
4. Feedback: At the end stage, communicate your feelings with the practitioner. This can help you adjust from a stress state back to normal, allowing the practitioner to understand your feelings, assess effectiveness, and make adjustments for the next session, personalizing the treatment process for better results. 5. Reinforcement: After the Tui Na session, as the meridians are open and acupoints are activated, if time allows, it is best to immediately perform moxibustion to enhance the effects, balancing Qi and spirit for optimal results. 6. Consistency: Regardless of how effective each session is, it is impossible to clear everything completely. The effects of Tui Na will diminish after a period. Due to long-standing lifestyle and dietary habits, air conditioning, and dietary practices can lead to the accumulation of cold pathogens, waste, and negative energy in the body again. Therefore, if conditions permit, regularly undergoing Zangfu Tui Na is the best choice for preventive health care.
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Source: Fifth Hospital of Xingtai City