Tui Na / Acupressure
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