What is Chinese massage?

Eastern medicine specialist Daniel Hsu, DAOM, L.Ac., explains that "the term 'Chinese massage' is a misnomer because there's no such thing called that in traditional Chinese medicine, and it's not a massage in the purest sense either." "What it is, is Tui na or 'push-and-pull.'"

Furthermore, as Hsu points out, it is better characterized as therapeutic Asian bodywork because it entails pushing, kneading, twisting, tugging, and turning. 

It utilizes many of the same concepts as traditional Chinese medicine, which includes herbology and acupuncture as additional modalities. "There's a wide range of knowledge base that falls under Chinese Massage in Bedok, and all these different techniques are how you heal the body." These days, it's quite commonly acknowledged as a substitute or adjunctive therapy for a range of illnesses.

What are the advantages of health?

Tui na has several beneficial effects, some of which have been researched here.

reduces discomfort

A few studies have been conducted on the impact of the therapy on pain, ranging from the lower back to the neck. Anecdotally, this is among the most frequent causes of Foot Reflexology in Bedok or Tui na visits.  According to one study, after receiving frequent treatments for a few weeks, a subset of individuals with persistent neck discomfort had significant improvements. Another study found that when Tui na was combined with core exercises, participants' back pain decreased. Another study concentrated on carpal tunnel syndrome, with a successful healing rate of 81% among study participants when acupuncture was added.

Quicker healing from injuries

To speed up the healing process, massage treatment is frequently combined with physical therapy. According to one study, applying it to injured skeletal muscle lowered inflammation, which improved healing and function. 

Enhances equilibrium

In one study5, Parkinson's patients demonstrated that, following three months of consistent practice, their overall performance significantly improved—even more so than the groups in the study that engaged in strength training and stretching. Parkinson's disease patients frequently experience impaired coordination, which can lead to imbalance and frequent falls.

Boosts blood flow

"When you push and pull, you are telling the body to bring more blood to the area," Hsu explains. "And when you do this correctly, your blood pressure goes down, not because there is less fluid in the system but because your arteries expand." Furthermore, a recent study demonstrates that patients' circulation can be improved by a particular technique called Yi Zhi Chan Tui na.