Chinese Medical Massage: Massage Therapy

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Traditional Chinese Medical Massage Therapy for Enhancing Vision

Liver and Vision-enhancing Massage

1. Thumb-knead the depressions below the occipital bone (Gb20), at the bottom of the skull, 30 times.
2. Place the thumbs on the temples and use the middle knuckles of the index fingers to press the inner canthi of eyes, then scrape apart along the upper and lower orbits, 30 times.
3. Thumb-knead the inner sides of the eyebrows (Bl2), 30 times.
4. Pinch the nasal bridge closest to the inner canthi of eyes (Bl1), 30 times.
5. Thumb-knead the temples, 30 times.
6. First rub the hands together to get them warm, then put them over the closed eyes with the palms for 30 seconds; then slightly rub the eyeballs 10 times or more.
7. Nip and knead on the middle part of the palm web (Li4), between the thumb and index finger, 30 times.
8. Knead the sides of the ninth thoracic vertebra (Bl18), 30 times.
9. Knead the dorsum of the foot, in the depression between the big toe and the second toe (Lr3), 30 times on each foot.
This massage enhances liver function and helps improve vision. When kneading or pressing on particular points, there should be enough force to bring about numbness or soreness, while rubbing or wiping should create a feeling of warmth.

Traditional Chinese Medical Massage Therapy for Female Infertility

TCM Massage Therapy for Female Infertility
Acu-pressure massage or Tuina, has been used for 2000 years and is widely used in Chinese medicine. The techniques are simple and fairly easy to manipulate. It can be used on its own, but usually in conjunction with other treatment forms.
TCM massage therapy promotes qi and blood flow, helps to remove obstructions in the meridians and relieves stagnation. Different forms of pressure are applied depending on whether the aim is to tonify, to reduce, or to achieve a relative neutral, calming effect.
Massage is given on particular regions, acupoints or along the meridians, so that qi movement can be stimulated to rebalance the internal environment.
Sample of a massage module:
Knead the palm root on the qi-hai and guan-yuan points 30 times respectively;
Rub with palm from the shen-que to dan-tian region forward and backward 30 times respectively;
Wipe with the hand side on the yao-yan point 30 times;
Wipe with the hand side along the sacral bone 30 times;
Press and knead with finger on the zu-san-li and san-yin-jiao points 30 times respectively. (See graphic on previous page.)
This module enhances kidney yang and fortifies the lower burner, which helps in menstrual irregularities and infertility.
Foot Massage
Foot massage, also called reflexology, is a method of massage that relieves nervous tension through the application of finger pressure to the feet.
Among the twelve regular meridians, the three yang meridians and three yin meridians along the legs all communicate in the feet directly. TCM notices that there is a mirror site in the sole of the foot for a particular part of the body; thus, it can restore imbalances and cure disorders by massaging the correct reflex points on the soles. This can be viewed as a variation of acu-pressure massage.
For female infertility, massage is usually performed on reflex points like the kidney, bladder and reproductive gland in the feet. See graphic for reference.
Sample of a massage module:

Bathe the feet with warm water for 30 minutes;
Massage the left foot first, press on the kidney point, push and press from the kidney to the bladder point; then press the ureter point, press the bladder point again;
Strike by finger on the reproductive glands, pituitary and spleen points;
Push the liver point;
Finally, press the kidney points, push and press the ureter and bladder point repeatedly.
Repeat the above for the right foot.
Common foot reflex regions for infertility.
1.Kidney
2.Bladder
3.Ureter
4.Reproductive gland
5.Pituitary gland
6.Spleen
7.Liver

Massage Therapy for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Massage Therapy

Chinese massage is a therapy with various manipulations applied to certain locations of the body. Due to the different influences from academic sources, regional cultures and practical experiences, it has developed many schools and branches; such as one-finger meditation massage, rolling massage, finger-pressing massage, digital acupressure massage, bone-setting massage, child massage, organs and meridians massage, chiropractic therapy and beauty massage. In terms of massage techniques and treatment styles, each school has its own unique character. For example, most of the manipulations in Northern China are rapid and vigorous while those in Southern China are slow and gentle.
When massage is used on specific body regions, the stress acts locally to promote blood circulation and remove stagnations, restore impaired soft tissues and correct bone and joint deformities. Moreover, through the transmission of fluids, qi (vital energy) and blood, the manipulations also affect the functional state of the internal organs and create an effect on the outward body.
Sample protocols:
Breast Tenderness
Use the middle finger to knead the acu-point tan-zhong for 2 minutes, massage with the palm over the chest region for 2 minutes, then use fingers to press and knead gan-shu, zhang-man, xue-hai and tai-chong for 2 minutes in each point.
Headache
Press on the eyebrows with palm edge, push to and fro repeatedly for 5 minutes, then use the thumb to press and knead slightly in the temple area for 4 minutes, push to and fro by one-finger meditation technique (see graphic) from the inner side of eyebrows to the temple area for 10 times.
Edema
Push and rub by one-finger meditation technique on the acu-points of zhong-tan, tin-shu, qi-hai and guan-yang for 10 minutes each. Then press and knead the acu-points pi-shu, shen-shu, wei-shu, da-chang-shu and zhang-qiang for 2 minutes each.

Traditional Chinese Medical Massage Therapy for Menopause

Massage Therapy for Menopause
Menopause is a transitional period that involves major hormonal and metabolic shifts inside the body. The symptoms accompanying menopause are varied and extensive. It is well recognized that the greater the stress, the greater the symptoms. If the symptoms are so apparent and severely disrupt normal living, women should consult with healthcare providers to map out an appropriate management.
Massage is perfect for relaxation and stress relief among the available options for menopausal women. TCM massage techniques aim to promote the circulation of blood and qi, smooth the Conception Vessel and Thoroughfare Vessel so as to resume the harmony of the internal system. Some massage protocols are given below:
Head region
Press on the depressions below the occipital bone, at the bottom of the skull (x10 times).
Press between the eyebrows and knead (x10).
Rub along the eyebrow bones, back and forth (x10).
Wipe the forehead away from the midline (x10).
Comb the scalp with all the fingers (2 minutes).
Back and hip region
Push up and down along the both sides of the spine, up and down (5 minutes).
Clench the fists and use the knuckles to knead the kidney region (2 minutes).
Rub the lumbar and hip regions with palm roots, up and down (2 minutes).
Rub the back of the thigh with the palms, up and down (2 minutes).
Abdominal region (done better in a lying position)
Press on the center of upper abdomen with one finger, push as deep as possible, until feeling soreness then release.
Repeat the above steps along the midline of the lower abdomen, on 2 to 4 point locations.
Leg region
Massage the calf muscle gently with both hands, up and down for 2 minutes on each leg.
Massage the acupoints on the legs, knead on each point for 30 seconds (see picture).
Knead the center of the soles of the feet (5 minutes each).
Massage the acupoints on the feet and knead on each point for 30 seconds (see picture).
Knead the center of the soles and pinch the back of ankles for 15 minutes.
Knead the base of the little toes (10 minutes).
Rubbing hands: rub hands together, palm to palm, back to back, finger to finger, then wrist to wrist, until each part becomes hot. In TCM theory, the three yin and three yang meridians of the arm all run through the hands, therefore, rubbing hands regularly can promote the flow of blood and qi in the related organs. It also helps promote sleeping.
Head massage: rub hands together to warm them and then sweep the hand from the forehead down to the chin, and then sweep back to the forehead for 1 minute. Massage the scalp and comb the hair with the fingers for 1 minute. Cover the ears with the palms, then flick the index fingers with the middle fingers so that they hit just behind the ear to create a booming sound (x10). Practice in the morning and evening. In TCM theory, the six yang meridians run through the head, so massage stimulates qi in these meridians and also helps calm the mind.

Traditional Chinese Medical Massage Therapy for Impotence

TCM Massage Therapy for Impotence Acu-pressure massage, also called Tuina, is obviously non-invasive in comparison with acupuncture. It promotes the qi (vital energy) and blood flow through the meridian system. Selection of acu-points is based on the syndrome differentiation similar to acupuncture therapy.
Below are some of the protocols that are applied in impotence:
Module one (see the graphic of acu-points for reference)
Lay the person flat on his back. First press the que-xue area with the lower palm gently, be sure to apply deep and thorough force, and continue for five minutes. It is appropriate to create a mild heat sensation below the navel.
Press and knead the qi-hai, guan-yuan & zhong-ji with palm edge, apply pressure to each acu-point for two minutes.
Then rub the guan-yuan and qi-hai areas with the whole palm for three minutes, it is appropriate to experience a mild heat sensation in the lower abdomen.
Module two
Lying face down, first press the shen-shu and ming-men acu-points gently, until the person feels slightly sore and distended in those areas; apply pressure in each acu-point for two minutes.
Push with the thumb over the ci-liao and zhong-liao acu-points for six minutes, then change to a stronger stimulation using a kneading technique on each acu-point lasting for one minute.
Press and knead the yao-yang-guan acu-point until a heat sensation is felt in the lower abdomen.
In cases of deficiency of both the spleen and heart:
Additionally, knead the xin-shu, pi-shu & san-jiao-shu acu-points for one minute, and then rub and scrub the left lateral back side that corresponds to the spleen and stomach region.
In case of kidneys damaged due to fear and fright: Additionally rub the forehead and press and scrub the tai-yang acu-point. Push with the thumb or press and scrub on the sides of the neck bone to and fro repeatedly for four minutes.