Introduction to the functions and techniques of massage
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It has a long history, and some scholars praise it as “the old medical skill”. Tuina is a method of treating people with people, and the word tuina has gradually evolved from rubbing, pressing, and massage. It is not only a change of nouns, but also contains the results of continuous summarization, innovation and development of doctors engaged in massage medicine for thousands of years. Tuina is an ancient Chinese method of treating injuries and diseases, and it is an integral part of current Chinese medicine. Massage is a method in which doctors use their hands to stimulate certain parts of the patient’s body with different strengths, techniques and skills to restore or improve the vitality of the human body and promote the recovery of the disease. It is a method of “healing people with people”, which belongs to a kind of natural therapy that is now advocated. Because of its simple method, no side effects and good therapeutic effect, it has been continuously developed, enriched and improved in China for thousands of years. Especially in the past 40 years, the establishment of a traditional Chinese medicine school has played a huge role in the development and improvement of the cause of traditional Chinese medicine due to the study of traditional Chinese medicine in western medicine. In recent years, some scientific research institutions have begun to study the mechanism of massage, and achieved preliminary results, which is a great promotion for massage. Now, people in many countries in the world attach importance to the traditional Chinese medicine. It is understood that there are the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Germany, North Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Sweden, Spain, Vietnam, Argentina, etc. Countries come to China to study. There are also some who hire Chinese experts to go abroad to run classes. This shows that Chinese tuina practice to treat diseases has been paid attention to by the world.
Definition
Tuina, also known as “massage”, is based on the theory of viscera and meridians of traditional Chinese medicine, combined with The anatomy and pathological diagnosis of western medicine, and the method of using manipulation to act on specific parts of the human body to adjust the physiological and pathological conditions of the body and achieve the purpose of physical therapy. In nature, it is a physical therapy method. From the treatment of massage, it can be divided into health massage, sports massage and medical massage.
function
dredging the meridians
“The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine” says: “The meridians are blocked; Born from unkindness, treat it with massage”, indicating that massage has the effect of dredging the meridians. For example, rubbing the Zusanli, pushing the spleen meridian can increase the secretion function of digestive juice, etc. From the perspective of modern medicine, massage mainly stimulates peripheral nerves, promotes blood, lymphatic circulation and metabolic processes between tissues, so as to coordinate various tissues and organs. Between the functions, the metabolic level of the function has been improved.
Notes
(1) Relax your body and mind. When massaging, in addition to concentrating on the mind, it is especially important to be calm, and the whole body should not be tense. It is required to relax both physically and mentally.
(2) Accurate acupoint selection. Master the acupoint selection methods and manipulations of common acupoints, in order to obtain accurate acupoint selection and correct manipulations.
(3) Use appropriate force. Because it is too small, it will not have the proper stimulating effect, and if it is too large, it is easy to cause fatigue and easy to damage the skin.
(4) Step by step. The number of massage techniques should be increased from less to more, the massage force should be gradually increased from light, and the points of massage should be gradually increased.
(5) Perseverance. Regardless of whether massage is used for health care or the treatment of chronic diseases, it is not effective in a day or two. It often takes time to gradually show the effect. Therefore, you should have confidence, patience and perseverance.
In addition to the above-mentioned precautions, it is also necessary to master the time for massage and health care, and it is appropriate to take 20 minutes each time. It is best to take it once in the morning and in the evening, such as before getting up in the morning and before going to bed. In order to enhance the curative effect and prevent skin damage, certain drugs can be used as lubricants during massage, such as talcum powder, sesame oil, massage lotion, etc. If the local skin is damaged, ulcers, fractures, tuberculosis, tumors, bleeding, etc., it is forbidden to do massage here. When doing self-massage, it is best to only wear tank tops and shorts, and try to directly touch the skin when operating. When sweating after massage, you should take shelter from the wind to avoid catching a cold. In addition, do not do health massage when you are too hungry, too full, alcoholic or too tired.
Complete strategy of massage and health care techniques
1. Press method
It is to press the thumb or the root of the palm gradually and forcefully on a certain part or acupoint, press and leave it, not rigid, this is an inductive method, Apply to all parts of the body. In clinical practice, it is divided into finger-pressing method, palm-pressing method and elbow-flexing pressing method.
Finger pressing method:
The contact surface is small, and the intensity of stimulation is easy to control and adjust. One of the massage techniques. Pressing the acupuncture points on the face and eyes as usual can not only beautify the skin, but also protect the eyesight.
Palm press method:
The contact surface is larger and the stimulation is relatively mild. It is suitable for the treatment of large and flat parts, such as the lower back, abdomen, etc.
Elbow flexion pressing method:
Press the body surface with the protruding olecranon when the elbow is flexed. This method has high pressure and strong stimulation, so it is only suitable for the parts with strong muscles. Such as waist and buttocks, etc.
Massage techniques
When operating according to the method, the area of focus should be close to the body surface, and it should not be moved. The pressing method is often used in combination with the kneading method to form a compound technique of "pressing and kneading", that is, when the pressing force reaches a certain depth, a small range of slow kneading movements are made to make the technique firm and soft, and both Powerful and soft.
2. Massage
Traditional Chinese massage to keep dysmenorrhea away
Massage for colds
Simple and effective massage for insomnia during travel
Foot massage is both health care and treatment.
Massage should also pay attention to techniques.
The palm or finger surface is attached to the surface of the acupoint, and the wrist joint and forearm are used in a clockwise or counterclockwise circular rhythm. ‘s movement. The massage method is divided into finger massage method, palm massage method, palm root massage method and so on.
Finger massage:
Use the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger to attach to a certain part, take the wrist joint as the center, and make a rhythmic circular motion together with the palm and fingers.
Palm massage method:
Use the palm surface to attach to a certain part, take the wrist joint as the center, and make a rhythmic circular motion together with the palm and fingers.
Palm-finger massage:
Use the large and hypothenar forces at the base of the palm to rub the body. When rubbing, each finger is slightly tilted, and the interphalangeal and metacarpophalangeal joints are slightly raised. Flexion, swing from side to side with wrist strength; operate alternately with both hands.
When using the massage method, the elbow joint should be naturally flexed, the wrist should be relaxed, the fingers and palms should be naturally straightened, and the movements should be relaxed and coordinated. The frequency is about 120 times per minute. This method is gentle and gentle to stimulate, and is commonly used in the chest, abdomen, and flanks. If the abdomen and flanks are rubbed regularly, the qi can be smoothed, the chest can be widened, the spleen and stomach can be invigorated, and the appetite can be increased.
Tuina for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Recipe 1: Metacarpophalangeal joint Zhehegu, Houxi, Erjian, Zhongzhu, Laogong, Sifeng ; The wrist joints are taken from Yangxi, Yangchi, Carpal bones, Zhongquan, Daling, and Waiguan; the elbow joints are taken from Quchi, Quze, Tianjing, Xiaohai, Shousanli, and Shouwuli; the shoulder joints are taken from the shoulder joints, shoulder mash, Jianzhen, shoulder-lifting, Tianzong, Jianjing, arm canopy; Kunlun, Qiuxu, Xuanzhong, Jiexi, Shangqiu, Taixi, Shenmai for ankle joints; Knee-eye, Yanglingquan, Yinlingquan for knee joints , Weizhong, Liangqiu, Fenglong, Zusanli; hip joints were taken from Huantiao, Jumei, Zhibian, Piguan, Chengfu; mandibular joints were taken from Xiaguan, Hegu, Wengfeng, Cheekche, and Nei Court; spinal joints were taken from Corresponding acupoints of the Governor Vessel and Bladder Meridian of the lesion site.
Operation:
Upper limbs:
①The patient is placed in a supine or sitting position, first use the push method and one-finger meditation push method, and then use the Li to go, knead
②Twist the interphalangeal joints, press the four seams, Laogong, Dianyangxi, Daling, Quze, and shoulders, Take Hegu, Quchi, and Jianjing;
⑧ Flex, stretch, shake, rub, pull and stretch each affected joint; rub the affected area with heat, and then apply various methods to make the heat penetrate into the joint.
Lower limbs:
①The patient is placed in the supine position, and the operation is performed repeatedly along the dorsum, ankle and knee of the foot with the push method and the one-finger meditation push method, and the focus treatment is given to the affected joints;
②Press Nei Ting, Taichong, Qiuxu, Xuanzhong, Yanglingquan, Yinlingquan and other points, click Jiexi, Kunlun, Xieyan, Zusanli, Piguan, Liangqiu;
③Bend, shake, rub, pull and stretch the affected joints;
④Instruct the patient to lie prone, and push, roll, knead and move from the heel upward along the Taitai meridian of the foot;
⑤Take Taixi, Kunlun, and Weizhong, point Chengfu, Huantiao, Zhibian, rub the affected area with heat, and then apply various methods to make the heat penetrate into the joint.
For those with mandibular joint involvement, the Xiaguan and Cheekche can be pushed, the sun, Yifeng, Waiguan, Hegu and Nei Court can be used.
The above massage is performed once every other day, 30 times as one course of treatment, and a one-month rest before the next course of treatment. The patients were instructed to perform joint function exercises during the rest period between courses of treatment.
Prescription 2: at the diseased site.
Operation:
①Pressing and kneading to relieve pain: the surgeon uses the thumb or index middle finger to place the nerves and acupoints that control the limbs and joints, and give appropriate force to the nerve roots and acupoints Press and knead the area for 10-30 seconds each time, to the extent that the patient’s limbs feel sore and numb, to play an anesthetic and analgesic effect.
②Relieve tendons and tendons: choose different methods according to the different parts of the disease. The surgeon uses the thumb, palm and forearm to perform the operation on the affected area, and the sequence of white muscles and ligaments can be repeated several times from top to bottom, and the strength is from small to large, and at the end, from large to small. It can relieve muscle spasm, reduce swelling and pain, and improve blood circulation.
⑧ Pulling away and stretching: The operator’s thumb or index middle finger is located at the adhesion of the limbs and joints, and appropriate force is used to pull away from the affected part. The purpose of muscle fibers and promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.
④ Rotation by the bridge: The operator holds the upper and lower joints of the affected limb with both hands, and performs flexion, extension and rotation with appropriate strength and range. The rotation range is from small to large, and at the end from large to small , repeated several times. The purpose is to tear off the adhesion between tissues, release joints, strengthen muscle strength, expand joint space, and promote functional recovery.
Prescription 3: For those with lesions in the limbs, focus on the diseased joints. Eight evils, Yangxi, Yangchi, Yanggu, Neiguan, Waiguan, Houxi, Xiaohai, Tianjing, Quchi, Quze, Jianku, Jianzhen, Tianzong, Bafeng, Jiexi, Qiuxu , Zhaohai, Kunlun, Taixi, Shenmai, Feiyang, Chengshan, Yinlingquan, Yanglingquan, Xieyan, Heding, Blood Sea, Liangqiu, Zhibian, Huanjing, Chengfu, etc.
Operation:
①The patient is in a sitting position, and the surgeon applies the rolling method on the inside and outside of the affected limb as usual. From shoulder to wrist, go up and down 3-4 times. The dysfunctional joints roll while cooperating with passive movement of joint flexion, extension and rotation. The time is about 5 minutes.
②The surgeon follows the upper and lower meridians of the affected arm and uses the holding method, while focusing on the shoulder, elbow, and wrist with pressing, rubbing the shoulder, shoulder abscess, Quchi, Quze, Shousanli, Hegu, etc. hole. The interphalangeal joint is twisted, and then the local acupuncture points are pressed and rubbed on the diseased joint, and the pain is used as Shu. Finally, the rubbing method is applied to the affected limb, and the upper limb treatment is ended with passive movement of the relevant joints, which lasts about 10 minutes.
③ With the patient supine, the surgeon holds the upper part of the patient’s ankle with one hand, and rolls the other hand from the front of the thigh, the inner and outer sides to the outer side of the calf, while passively stretching the lower limbs. Immediately, the ankle joint was treated with rolling method, and the joint was stretched and turned over with shochu. Then follow the hip, knee, and ankle joints up and down, first massage Futu, Liangqiu, Xuehai, knee eye, Heding, then Yangling Spring, Yinling Spring, Zusanli, Zhaohai, and then Jiexi, Qiuxu, Bafeng and other points, about 10 minutes.
④ The patient is prone, and the surgeon applies the rolling technique to the buttocks to the back of the calf, and focuses on the hip and knee joints. Weizhong, Feiyang, Taixi, Shenmai, Kunlun and other points, about 5 minutes.
