While we in the West are still discovering the benefits of age-old treatments such as acupuncture, those in the East are using others that most of us have not yet heard of. One such treatment is called Tui Na (pronounced toy-nah). It dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, 1700 B.C.

The method doesn’t involve just massage, but the practitioners also use acupuncture, moxibustion (focused heat), Chinese herbalism, exercise and nutrition. These altogether treat the whole body, mind and spirit.

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While we in the West are still discovering the benefits of age-old treatments such as acupuncture, those in the East are using others that most of us have not yet heard of. One such treatment is called Tui Na (pronounced toy-nah). It dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, 1700 B.C.

The method doesn’t involve just massage, but the practitioners also use acupuncture, moxibustion (focused heat), Chinese herbalism, exercise and nutrition. These altogether treat the whole body, mind and spirit.

As with acupuncture, tui na works on meridian and points, with the goal of revitalizing or re-energizing your body’s qi, or energy.

According to Chinese Medicine Tools.com, “Tuina (tui na) is well suited for the treatment of specific musculoskeletal disorders and chronic stress-related disorders of the digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems. Effective treatment protocols have been tested in a practical setting.

Tuina (tui na) is not especially useful for those seeking a mild, sedating and relaxing massage since it tends to be more task focused than other types of bodywork.

Contraindications include conditions involving fractures, phlebitis, infectious conditions, open wounds, and lesions.”

The Irish newspaper, Independent, has published an article about an Irish practitioner of tui na:
Pinch away the pain with tui na.

And, if you would like to watch a video with about the technique, here is one on You Tube:

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Tags: chronic pain blog, pain blog, tui na, tuina, chinese tradtional medicine, acupuncture