Balancing cupping therapy is based on the fundamental theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It combines techniques such as flash cupping, rubbing cupping, moving cupping, shaking cupping, and stationary cupping to activate a large number of “dormant” immune cells hidden beneath the skin of the back. This therapy regulates the qi (气) of the internal … Read more
Gao Zhendong 200 Yuan Wang Wenyu 200 Yuan 1. Pressing Technique Method: Use the base of the palm, the root of the thumb, or the elbow tip to apply pressure vertically downwards on the treatment area. Often combined with the kneading technique, referred to as “Press and Knead”. Key Points:① Gradually increase pressure while pressing. … Read more
Click to Follow Return to Previous Content ▼▼▼ ▼▼ ▼ Note: The following content is described using the left hand as an example. 1. Tianhe Shui (Heavenly River Water) Location: On the palmar side of the forearm, in a straight line from the midpoint of the wrist crease to the midpoint of the elbow crease. … Read more
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
The various systematic and specific techniques used by practitioners to treat diseases are referred to as tuina shoufa (推拿手法, tuina techniques). The basic requirements for pediatric tuina techniques are that they should be gentle, even, sustained, and forceful, light yet not superficial, quick yet not chaotic, stable and solid, with deep penetration. Accurate point selection, … Read more
Illustrated Guide to 13 Massage Techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine 1. Pressing Technique Method: Use the base of the palm, the root of the thumb, or the elbow tip to apply pressure vertically on the treatment area. Often combined with kneading, referred to as “press-knead”. Key Points: ① Gradually increase pressure while pressing. ② When … 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
Click the blue text Follow us Moxibustion (Aijiu) originates from ancient times, forming during the Shang Dynasty, and has a history of thousands of years. Moxibustion is a treasure of Chinese culture, tracing back a millennium, and was once a secret of health preservation for emperors. After spreading to the common people, it became the … Read more
Click the above “blue text” to follow us! With the effective application of fire needle therapy (huǒ zhēn liáofǎ) in clinical settings, more patients are choosing this treatment. However, many people tend to overlook the precautions associated with it. Here, we share some important considerations after fire needle treatment. Fire needle therapy is a traditional … Read more
Popular Science in Traditional Chinese MedicineFire Needle HUO ZHEN Is your impression of acupuncture like this? If I told you that acupuncture can actually look like this— Would you feel scared? …… Actually, acupuncture therapy is not as frightening as we imagine It is just one method of treatment In TCM, there is another acupuncture … Read more