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In ancient times, tui na massage was the oldest trick known in the book of medicine in China. Of all the systems known of conventional Chinese medicine i.e. acupuncture, qi gong, Chinese herbal medicine, tui na massage is the most famous among them. It is believed that an imbalance in qi can cause pain and illness as it is a vital life force.
Similar to acupuncture, tui na practice especially stresses on regulating the flow of qi, minus the needles as this practice involves finger pressure. In this article, we will learn about tui na massage and its benefits.
Benefits of tui na massage
Tui na massage positively impacts many health-related issues such as neck and back pain, musculoskeletal disorders, premenstrual syndrome, fatigue and insomnia, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, arthritis, osteoporosis, stress, and digestive and respiratory conditions. Other benefits of tui na massage are mentioned below:
Boosts Blood Circulation
This traditional practice helps in boosting the circulation of blood, especially on particular acupoints. Another practice that positively impacts this technique is medium-force manipulation.
Alleviates Neck Pain
Tuina massage can be a fruitful option to treat prolonged neck pain. This practice works on the affected parts and shows remarkable results in reducing the intensity of pain.
Reduces Lower Back Pain
When we mix tuina massage with some core stability workouts, it helps in alleviating the pain in the lower back more than the massage alone.
Helps in depression
Another benefit has been found that this conventional massage can help treat depression as it focuses on the affected parts and provides a therapeutic effect.
Enhances lactation
In postpartum women, Doing Tui na massage on breasts helps increase the quantity of lactation. This tactic is proven to be best for new mothers as it enhances the production of milk.
A solution for Osteoarthritis
There are many measures available for osteoarthritis but nothing seems to cure it completely. But doing this massage is a cost-effective solution to treat osteoarthritis as it emphasizes muscular tension that ultimately helps in pain, stiffness, and function.
Treats Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is not a common condition and hence, it needs some specific solution, mixing tui na massage with warm-needling acupuncture has shown promising results in treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Easing Musculoskeletal Disorders
Treating musculoskeletal disorders can be tough and expensive but doing this massage on the affected areas can help in treating musculoskeletal disorders.
Benefits Foot Issues
People struggling with diabetes often face some problems with their feet but fret not, tui na massage when combined with a Chinese medicine foot bath shows promising results for people suffering from early-stage diabetes.
Helps cancer patients
As we all know, to treat cancer there are measures available that are very expensive and still have their downside but acupuncture and tui na massage combined work wonders for individuals suffering from terminal cancer as they improve their quality of life.
Side effects and considerations
Tui na massage is effective and relaxing but at first, it can create a little discomfort for some people and little bruises are a possibility. This massage certainly does not help people with fractures, vein inflammation, open wounds, or a history of chronic back issues. Do not indulge in these practices before consulting a healthcare doctor as they know what is best for you and your body, specifically, if you have an underlying health condition already.
In Tui na massage, the practitioners use oscillating and pressure techniques of varying force and speed according to the individual’s needs. Tui na massage is an effective practice used by a lot of people and it has certainly helped them.
