What is the difference between Tuina and Massage in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Many people think that Chinese medicine manipulation and massage are the same and have the same effects. In fact, there are differences between the two. Maybe everyone thinks that both can help relieve some fatigue of the human body, so they think that Tui Na and massage are the same. Massage in traditional Chinese medicine relies on acupuncture points to help treat diseases. Massage is mainly used to help relieve some strain conditions or help with the movements of the hands and feet.

There are many requirements for massage in traditional Chinese medicine, because the effect of massage can affect the work of some internal organs, and it can be said that it will cause some stimulation to the body in a short period of time. The techniques of massage and ai tuina are different, so the effects are also different.

There are strong and weak massage techniques. "Light pushing and smooth pushing are both tonic", that is, gentle, light continuous stimulation can activate the physiological functions of the internal organs, which is a tonic method; rapid, heavy and short-term stimulation will inhibit the physiological functions of the organs, which is a purgative method. For specific patients, the severity of the technique should be determined according to the patient's tolerance. When a stronger feeling of soreness, numbness, swelling and pain occurs, it is purgative, and when the feeling is mild, it is tonifying. The frequency of the manipulation is also related to tonification and purgation. "Slow massage is for tonification, and quick massage is for purgation." That is, low frequency is for tonification, and fast frequency is for purgation.

What is the difference between Tuina and Massage in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

The directions of manipulation are different and the therapeutic effects are different. "The Secretary of Pediatric Massage" says: "Turn left to supplement, turn right to drain." Although it is talking about children's massage, it is also applicable to adults. When massaging the abdomen, use the patient's own direction as the degree. Massage in a clockwise direction has a significant laxative effect, which is a purgative method; massage in a counterclockwise direction can enhance gastrointestinal digestive function, have the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, which is a tonifying method.

In addition, the tonifying and draining effects of the techniques are also related to the particularity of the massage areas. In the Qing Dynasty's "General Meaning of Pediatric Massage", it said: "Moving the sun toward the ears is a drain, and moving it toward the eyes is a tonification method." That is to say, when massaging the temples, rubbing toward the eyes is a tonification method, which has the effect of strengthening the tendons and replenishing the deficiency; rubbing toward the ears is a drain, which has the effects of dispelling wind and relieving exterior symptoms, clearing away heat, improving eyesight, and relieving headaches. The spinal points on the back can be massaged from bottom to top to nourish vital energy, dredge the meridians, and harmonize the internal organs. It has the function of strengthening the body and is a tonifying method. Pushing the spinal points from top to bottom has the effect of clearing away heat and is a purging method. For example, the seven segments of the bone (the fourth lumbar vertebra to the end of the coccyx is in a straight line) can be pushed straight from bottom to top, which can warm the yang and stop diarrhea, and is used to treat deficiency-cold diarrhea; pushing straight from top to bottom can be pushed lower seven segments, which can relieve heat and promote bowel movements, and is used to treat intestinal heat constipation.

This article is to introduce to you the differences between Tui Na and Massage in Traditional Chinese Medicine. I believe that after reading this article, you will better understand the differences between the two. We should learn more knowledge about life, which will be very helpful to our lives. Massage and Tui Na both require professionals to perform.