Tui Na Massage
Tui Na massage has been developed in China over 2000 years. This massage therapy works on the meridian system in the human body. Unlike acupuncture it does not use needles but it works on chi energy to bring the client’s body back to the balanced state. A therapist practicing Tui NA massage diagnoses a client by feeling client’s pulses, this gives an idea to the therapist on which pulses needs to be stimulated. Tui Na massage is an oriental body work. Tui Na massage also act as a preventive measure by strengthening the immune system.
The therapist uses only his hands and no other tools to perform the entire therapy. He uses arms, hands, fingers, and knees as the only tools. In addition to his hands to massage the muscles and tendons of the client’s body the therapist also uses manipulation techniques and acupressure techniques to realign relation between the musculoskeletal and ligament, directly affect the flow of Chi energy respectively. Other therapeutic methods are enhanced by using external herbal poultices, liniments and salves.
For taking Tui Na massage therapy the client sits on a massage couch, without taking his clothes off, except the foot wears.
Clients are advised wear thin cotton clothes to receive maximum benefit from the therapy. A T-shirt and light trousers are recommended. There may be a slight deviation from this norm. In a typical session, the client lies on the floor mat or a table, wearing loose clothing and no shoes. Than the therapist examines the specific problems of the client and begins to apply a specific treatment. The therapist mainly focuses on specific pain sites, acupressure points, energy meridians, and muscles and joints. The therapist may ask lots of questions to the clients about their health and any medical history, if they would take the therapy for the first time.
Tui Na massage therapy may be applied to treat many disorders related to soft tissue injuries or any other kinds of ailments such as rheumatic pain, tiredness, lack of energy or symptoms caused due to stress or emotional problems.
Tui Na massage therapy may also be used for cosmetic purposes such as weight loss and an alternative to botox. This therapy is good for adults, infants, sports person. It does not have any side effects.
