Tui Na, or acupressure, is a traditional Chinese massage. It uses a variety of manual therapeutic techniques to treat chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions and stress-related disorders. Tui Na techniques can relax tense myofascia and tight muscle groups to reduce meridian blockages and promote Qi-Blood circulation.

People with the following conditions are not advised to undergo Tui Na:

• Suspected fractures, strains, and injuries that are accompanied with radiculopathy
• Tumours, tuberculosis and bone infections
• Early acute joint sprains with severe swelling
• Acute soft tissue contusions with severe swelling
• Severe heart and lung diseases
• Bleeding or blood vessel disorders
• Presence of infected skin and wounds in the selected regions
• Pregnant or menstruating women
• Elderly people with weak constitutions or osteoporosis