Tui Na
Tui na (pronounced “twee nah”) is a manual manipulation technique, or form of therapeutic massage, that helps us really focus in on specific issues. Although not aimed at relaxation or pleasure, tui na is highly alleviating and energizing. It’s no wonder this therapy has been around for more than 5,000 years.
Tui na uses different types of rhythmic compression along the acupuncture channels or meridians of the body to help with issues like chronic neck and back pain, carpel tunnel syndrome/nerve compression, sciatica and piriformis syndrome, frozen shoulder, migraines, as well as many digestive issues.
This is one of my favorite hands-on techniques to work with in Chinese medicine because its effects are often immediate and lasting.
What else can tui na benefit?
Stress reduction
The Respiratory system
Sleep disorders like insomnia
Reproductive health
Post-surgical healing
Digestive disorders