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Chinese massage is an important part for health maintenance in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it is often used to smooth meridian flow, activate blood and qi (vital energy), and regulate organ functioning. Traditionally, some simple massage procedures are recommended as home remedy to aid bodily enhancement, achieve prevention as well as life nourishment. If selected the massage techniques properly and practice on a regular basis, it is definitely beneficial to individuals, especially for those who have chronic problems related to respiratory, digestive and muscle skeleton.
Chinese massage
This section introduces some ancient massage techniques based on body regions; they can be practiced singly or in combination, depending on individual health need. For example, if you catch flu and cold frequently, you are suggested to massage on the facial, nasal and neck regions; if you have a digestive disorder, it is recommended to massage on the abdomen mainly; if you have urinary and reproductive disorder, it is recommended to massage on the abdomen, lumbar and lower limbs; stress and poor sleep are recommended to focus on the head and neck regions.
For general health maintenance, they are some acupressure techniques that you can do for yourself. The techniques are simple and fairly easy to learn. You just need to select an appropriate massage plan, practice in the morning and evening, and make it last 20〜30 minutes each time. When kneading or pressing on particular points, the force should bring about numbness or soreness, while rubbing or wiping should create a feeling of warmth.
- Promote the facial and head regions
- Promote the eye region
- Promote the nasal region
- Promote the ear region
- Promote the chest region
- Promote the abdominal region
- Promote the neck and back regions
- Promote the lumbar region
- Promote the upper limbs
- Promote the lower limbs
** For muscular and skeletal problems, it is best to obtain the services of a massage professional, as improper massage manipulation can easily lead to further damage.
