Definition of terms
Tuina for Detoxification As society advances, people pay more attention to personal health and gain deeper insights into diseases. Scholars at home and abroad have proposed the toxin-induced illness theory. Therapies like intestinal cleansing and intermittent fasting have achieved remarkable results in eliminating toxins from the body. Clinical practice has proven that Tuina is an … Read more
Tui Na is divided into two main categories. The first is active massage, also known as self-massage, a self-administered healthcare method. The second is passive massage, performed by professional therapists on patients for medical treatment, which refers to the clinical massage therapy discussed in this article. There are numerous massage manipulations in practice, and eight … Read more
Indications Closed Joint and Soft Tissue Injuries Lumbar disc herniation, lumbar muscle sprain, piriformis syndrome, meniscus tear, knee collateral ligament injury, wrist sprain and interphalangeal joint contusion. Chronic Strain of Muscles and Ligaments Cervical muscle strain, dorsal muscle strain, lumbar muscle strain, achilles tendinitis and tennis elbow. Osteoproliferative Disorders Cervical hyperosteogeny, lumbar hyperosteogeny, knee osteoarthritis … Read more
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, … Read more
Tui Na, also known as traditional Chinese massage, boasts a time-honored history spanning thousands of years. Its origin and development are recorded chronologically as follows: 3000 BCE Archaeological findings prove that Tui Na first emerged around 3000 years ago. Oracle bone inscriptions documented that ancient female shamans applied manual manipulation techniques to treat illnesses. 700 … Read more
