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
Click on the “Mastery of Bian Needle Techniques” above to follow and receive methods for treating common diseases. The operational procedures for “Fire Needle Therapy” are as follows.(1) Determining Acupoints: In addition to directly needling the local lesion, whether selecting meridian points or finding tender points, it is essential to mark the chosen acupoints with … Read more
In the previous issue, we introduced the “Ice and Fire” treatment through cryotherapy. Today, let us explore the “Ice and Fire” fire needle therapy. When mentioning “needle”, does it immediately remind you of the scene of “Rong Mama piercing Zi Wei”? The needle we are introducing today is not that needle. It is called “fire … Read more