Therapeutic Principles
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, meridians circulate qi and blood, connect the body’s interior and exterior, link zang-fu organs, and run through the upper and lower body. The meridian system unifies all tissues and organs into an integrated whole to sustain normal vital activities.
Based on the theories of zang-fu organs, meridians, nutrient-defensive qi and blood, Tui Na adopts diverse reinforcing and reducing manipulations according to specific causes and symptoms of illnesses. Practitioners apply gentle pressure on acupoints and manipulate along meridians to restore meridian functions and regulate nutrient-defensive qi and blood. Via the conductive effect of meridians, it adjusts the function of internal organs, strengthens healthy qi, eliminates pathogenic factors, and ultimately achieves therapeutic effects.
Advantages of Tui Na
Tui Na features prominent strengths. It is easy to learn and master, simple to operate, cost-effective, and can serve as an alternative to medication. For different people, it delivers dual regulatory effects: it can refresh the mind like a stimulant, or soothe emotions and calm the nerves like a sedative.
Tui Na boosts blood circulation and metabolism. It is safe and reliable for patients with chronic illnesses or general physical debility. For children who cannot easily take medicine, regular massage improves physical fitness and acts as a preventive healthcare method. It can also be combined with acupuncture and herbal medicine to treat complicated diseases.
Important Reminders
For acute infectious diseases accompanied by high fever, as well as organic lesions such as typhoid fever, pneumonia and pulmonary tuberculosis, Tui Na can only be used as an auxiliary therapy.
In cases of critical acute conditions including tumors, acute suppurative appendicitis, intestinal perforation and cholecystitis caused by biliary ascariasis, do not use massage. Patients must be sent to the emergency department immediately to avoid delayed treatment.
For married women with amenorrhea for about two months and sudden severe lower abdominal pain, ectopic pregnancy and other acute disorders should be ruled out. Urgent medical treatment is required without delay.