| Tui Na is quickly making its way into the Western | | | | using a technique called 'Da Tuina' which is 90% |
| World of medicine. Tui Na originated in ancient | | | | effective over surgery. |
| China and works by increasing the energy flow in | | | | 2. Is it the right massage for me? |
| the body and thus, bringing your body's systems | | | | For those who suffer from back pain, stomach |
| back into balance. | | | | pain, headaches, tooth aches, arthritis, pain from |
| Below we have answered two of the most | | | | strains and pain from sprains, this therapeutical |
| common questions about Tui Na. | | | | modality can help relieve some of this pain. It can |
| 1. So, is Tui Na just another fancy word for a | | | | also help with gynaecological and reproductive |
| Chinese massage? | | | | problems as well as high blood pressure, weight |
| It is a medical massage; however, it uses various | | | | issues and stress related problems. |
| hand techniques as well as the elements of | | | | For those who are looking for a way to relax |
| acupuncture. This may include rolling, kneading, | | | | your mind and body and return to a state of |
| pulling as well as acupressure. This is trauma | | | | harmony, this medical massage therapy can also |
| prevention and treatment system, so can be | | | | help you find this energy balance. |
| painful as it uses deep tissue manipulation. | | | | However, for those with fractures, open sores, |
| Tui Na translates to "push grasp" and is more | | | | tumours, tuberculosis, and infection conditions, the |
| than just a standard traditional massage. It is used | | | | intense treatments may be too much. |
| to treat both physical ailments as well as promote | | | | Furthermore, women who are pregnant or |
| mental balance in your body. Furthermore, it | | | | menstruating should avoid some treatment in the |
| concentrates on a rich history of theory and | | | | abdomen area. |
| technical understanding of the anatomy of the | | | | To learn more, talk to your doctor or make an |
| body. | | | | appointment to discuss treatment options with a |
| In China there can be extensive operations on the | | | | certified Tui Na specialist. |
| spine to manipulate and correct prolapsed discs | | | | |