Sword-Finger Pushing (Jian Zhi Tui Fa)

Key Points

Place the combined index and middle finger bellies on the treatment area and push forward with steady force.

Operating Procedures

Bring your index finger and middle finger together. Press the combined finger bellies onto the patient’s treatment areas or acupoints, then push forward firmly to elicit therapeutic sensations. This method is called Sword-Finger Pushing (Jian Zhi Tui Fa) (Figure 1-8).

Figure 1-8 Sword-Finger Pushing (Jian Zhi Tui Fa）

Pushing from the proximal end to the distal end of the limb, or from the upper part downwards, is defined as Forward Sword-Finger Pushing (Jian Zhi Shun Tui Fa) (Figure 1-9).

Figure 1-9 Forward Sword-Finger Pushing (Jian Zhi Shun Tui Fa)

Pushing from the distal end to the proximal end of the limb, or from the lower part upwards, is defined as Reverse Sword-Finger Pushing (Jian Zhi Ni Tui Fa) (Figure 1-10).

Figure 1-10 Reverse Sword-Finger Pushing (Jian Zhi Ni Tui Fa)

Applicable Areas

It is widely used on acupoints and treatment areas of the head, face, chest, abdomen, lumbodorsal region and limbs.

Force & Sensation

Moderate force is applied. The manipulation creates skin friction, activates qi and blood in muscles, and brings about sensations of soreness, numbness and distension.

Therapeutic Effects

It dredges meridians and boosts qi and blood circulation. Forward pushing guides qi and blood to nourish the extremities, while reverse pushing helps qi and blood fully nourish internal organs.

This technique moisturizes the skin, relieves muscle spasms, dispels wind-cold, and reduces swelling and inflammation. It stimulates acupoints, regulates neural excitation and inhibition to soothe nerves and relieve pain. It also resolves blood stasis, nourishes body fluids, and harmonizes visceral functions to keep them working normally.