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September 25, 2004
Don't Call Tuina Massage
Tuina, a bodywork modality created in China, uses pressing and grasping, tapping and kneading manipulations to remove blockages from the meridian system of the body. But don't call it massage, because practitioners take their craft very seriously; this is not puff and buff massage.
This stimulates the Qi (chi) energy flow and blood to promote healing of disorders related to the bone and nerve system, like osteo-arthritis, specific musculoskeletal disorders, insomnia, migraine, cervical vertebrae and orthopedics.
"Treatment sessions lasting from 30 minutes to an hour have no (negative) side effect. Patients often return for additional treatments, usually for chronic conditions," Dr. Song explained
Just like most "energy-based" treatments, the patient usually feels either relaxed and tired, or surprisingly energized by the treatment and release of pain.
Posted by linda at September 25, 2004 4:25 PM
