Tui Na (推拿) is a method of treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is distinctly different from massage. Myth: For issues like lower back pain, stiff neck, or shoulder discomfort, going to a hospital may seem excessive, and there may not be a relevant department to treat these conditions. Therefore, many people opt for … Read more
Tui Na massage therapy is a treatment method that combines various massage techniques on different parts of the body to adjust bodily functions, promote the flow of Qi and blood, relax muscles and tendons, and alleviate or improve diseases. Mastering the basic massage techniques is essential, and here we share some massage methods. —— 13 … Read more
It is said that for most people, tui na (推拿), massage (按摩), and spa (水疗) are all the same thing… For example, soaking in a rose bath or milk bath, followed by some shoulder kneading, leg squeezing, and back tapping, like this….No no no! Back in the day, I was also confused about this. But … Read more
Continuous Abdominal Massage Prevents All Illnesses In spring and summer, nurture Yang; in autumn and winter, nurture Yin. All things begin to grow, and the climate is variable. Through appropriate adjustments, the Yang energy of spring can be expressed, and metabolic functions can operate normally. This achieves the goals of health maintenance and disease prevention. … Read more
Written by | Wu Jingwen Commonly Used Tui Na Techniques 1. Tui Fa (Pushing Technique): Use fingers or palms to apply force in a single direction on a specific area of the patient. This technique is suitable for the head, face, limbs, and chest/abdomen. It has the functions of dispelling wind and cold, invigorating blood … Read more
Is this you? However, some people feel more comfortable after a massage, while others not only do not relax after a massage, but feel worse instead. Did you know? This issue, Dr. Cui Xinghu from the Rehabilitation Department of the Chengdu Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital will help you understand the differences between massage and Tui … Read more
The truly effective massage techniques are those that integrate the strengths of various schools. Only then can they treat diseases effectively! There are five therapeutic techniques in massage, which leads us to the “Falling Organs” method! Nip Skin Technique: primarily treats the lungs; any disease related to the lungs can be treated this way! The … Read more
Health and WellnessWishing you good health and happiness! In daily life, discomfort in the shoulders and neck, as well as soreness in the waist and legs, is inevitable. When the condition is not severe, most people choose to have family members or themselves perform massage therapy. What are the commonly used tui na (推拿) massage … Read more
Common Techniques of Tui Na (Chinese Therapeutic Massage) Tui Na, as one of the traditional therapies in Chinese medicine, utilizes manual techniques applied to specific areas of the body to regulate physiological functions and alleviate pain. It promotes blood circulation, improves muscle tension, and harmonizes the functions of the internal organs through techniques such as … Read more
Jiu Acupuncture Points1. “Quit Smoking” Point – Lie Que (Luo Connecting Point) 2. Weight Loss Point – See Diagram 3. “Calm Qi” Points – Yin Bao (Yin Wrapper) and Tai Chong (Great Surge) Yin Bao – Suitable for treating “Liver Fire” and irritability; Tai Chong – Suitable for treating “Depression” and feelings of gloom. 4. … Read more