Tuina (Tuina) is a therapeutic practice within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) focused on healing, restoring, and preventing health issues through various massage techniques. These techniques include pressing, rubbing, squeezing, twisting, or rolling the muscles and specific acupoints along the meridian lines using consistent, smooth, and deep force. This type of massage is known for its immediate relaxing and comforting effects.
Benefits of Tuina Massage for Health Restoration:
- It is a versatile health restoration method suitable for everyone from infants to the elderly.
- It induces relaxation and comfort during treatment.
- It alleviates pain and stiffness, easing difficulties in body movement.
- It restores weakened muscles and increases flexibility.
- It enhances blood circulation throughout the body.
- It helps the body achieve balance, reducing and eventually eliminating illness symptoms.
- It prevents diseases and strengthens the immune system in both children and adults without reliance on medications.
Conditions Suitable for Tuina Massage:
- Neck, shoulder, and upper back pain, including symptoms of office syndrome.
- Headaches, migraines, numb hands, and frozen shoulder.
- Lower back pain and sciatica.
- Radiating lower back pain, leg pain, knee pain, and sprained ankles.
- Chronic menstrual pain.
- Muscle soreness from exercise and sports injuries.
- Rehabilitation for patients with stroke, paralysis, or muscle weakness.
- Other issues such as insomnia, stress, and blurry vision.
Tuina massage provides a holistic approach to treating a wide range of physical ailments and is an integral part of preventive health care in TCM.
