Tui na: A Manual of Chinese Massage Therapy

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Tui na: The Chinese Massage Manual is a comprehensive and well established handbook for students and practitioners of Tui na in the West. The author describes the roots and development of Tui na, how it works therapeutically with the context of Chinse medicine, and how to become an effective Tui na practitioner. The book contains detailed and clearly illustrated descriptions of Tui na techniques, how to practice them, their clinical applications and therapeutic effects. Foundation area routines are provided to support the development and fluidity of manual skills and to give an initial structure for building treatments. The book has a unique approach to creating and planning Tui na treatments. Avoiding the prescriptive approach usually employed, the author discusses the principles of practice and enables the student practitioner to make choices and formulate treatments by bringing together their knowledge and skills. Frameworks are provided, and techniques, methods and approaches suggested for presenting patterns of disharmony within the treatment of common ailments. The book features - Over 120 photographs clearly illustrating the techniques - THe application of the ancillary therapies of cupping, gua sha and moxibustion - The application of external herbal media - `Tips for Practice' easy reference to support the learning of techniques - Case histories illustrating the treatment of common clinical ailments - Treatment foundation area routines - Yin and yang styles of practice - Demonstration of how to combine Tui na and acupuncture in practice - a related series of videos (available online) showing how to apply all the major techniques The Practice of Tui Na: Principles, Diagnostics and Working with the Sinew Channels by Rob Aspell Contents Foreword by Damo Mitchell Acknowledgements Introduction Section 1: Foundations of Tui Na 1. Introduction to Tui Na Core principles of Tui Na Benefits of Tui Na Safe practice of Tui Na 2. Approaches to Practice and Practitioner Development Approaches to practice The nine therapeutic methods of Tui Na (Jiu Fa, 九法) Patient after-care 3. The Sinew Channels (Jing Jin, 经筋) Categorisation of the channels and collaterals (Jing Luo, 经络) Introduction to the Sinew channels (Jing Jin, 经筋) Pairings and groupings of the Sinew channels Acupoints and the Sinew channels Functions of the Sinew channels as a whole Relationship between the Sinew channels and the Primary channels Relationship between the Sinew channels and the Zang Fu (脏腑) organs The Sinew channels and Wei Qi (衛氣) The sequence of Qi flow within the Sinew channels The Sinew channels and external pathogenic factors The Sinew channels and diagnosis Leg Tai Yang (Bladder) Sinew channel Leg Shao Yang (Gall Bladder) Sinew channel Leg Yang Ming (Stomach) Sinew channel Arm Tai Yang (Small Intestine) Sinew channel Arm Shao Yang (San Jiao) Sinew Channel Arm Yang Ming (Large Intestine) Sinew channel Leg Tai Yin (Spleen) Sinew channel Arm Tai Yin (Lung) Sinew channel Leg Shao Yin (Kidney) Sinew channel Arm Shao Yin (Heart) Sinew channel Leg Jue Yin (Liver) Sinew channel Arm Jue Yin (Pericardium) Sinew channel Section 2: Diagnostics of Tui Na 4. Diagnostics of Tui Na The importance of the Diaphragm and breathing Understanding pain in Chinese Medicine The nature of pain 5. Assessment of the Sinew Channels through Observation, Inquiry and Palpation Observation Inquiry Palpation 6. Assessment of the Sinew Channels through Movement and Engagement Pairing of the Sinew channels Assessment of the Sinew channels through strength and engagement 7. Special Examinations The spine Upper extremities Lower extremities Section 3: Hand Techniques 8. Introduction to Tui Na Techniques The Five Virtues of Tui Na Shaping the body’s landscape Applying the correct pressure during treatment The six basic technique categories Choosing and combining Tui Na techniques – prescription building 9. Tui Na Hand Techniques 按法 An Fa (pressing) 擦法 Ca Fa (to-and-fro rubbing) 搓法 Cuo Fa (palm twisting) 滚法 Gun Fa (rolling) 抖法 Dou Fa (shaking) 击法 Ji Fa (striking/percussing) 摇法 Ma Fa (wiping) 摩法 Mo Fa (circular rubbing) 拿法 Na Fa (grasping) 捻法 Nian Fa (finger twisting) 捏法 Nie Fa (pinching) 拍法 Pai Fa (patting) 揉法 Rou Fa (kneading) 弹拨法 Tan Bo Fa (plucking) 推法 Tui Fa (pushing) 振法 Zhen Fa (vibrating) 一指禅推法 Yi Zhi Chan Tui Fa (single finger meditation pushing) Passive joint manipulation techniques 拔伸法 Ba Shen Fa (traction) 扳法 Ban Fa (pulling and/or twisting) 摇法 Yao Fa (rocking/rotating) Section 4: Treatment Guidelines 10. Treatment Guidelines Stages of treatment Treatment of common conditions 11. Mental/Emotional Disorders The Five Spirits (Wu Shen, 五神) Treatment to regulate the Shen (神) The Seven Emotions (七情, Qi Qing) Treatment to regulate the emotions Key acupressure points Anxiety Depression 12. Respiratory Disorders Key acupressure points Releasing the diaphragm Treatment of conditions affecting the respiratory system 13. Digestive Disorders Key acupressure points Opening and regulating the abdomen Abdominal palpation and release techniques Constipation Diarrhoea Food retention 14. Gynaecological Disorders Key acupressure points The four phases of the menstrual cycle Phase One: Menstruation Phase Two: The Follicular Phase Phase Three: Ovulation Phase Four: The Luteal Phase 15. Musculoskeletal Disorders General headaches General neck pain General lower back pain Treatment of the upper limbs General shoulder pain General elbow pain General wrist pain Treatment of the lower limbs General knee pain General ankle pain (including plantar fasciitis) Index