ISBN : 9781632880093
Author : Naigang Liu
Publisher : Shanghai Press
Year : 2024
Language : English
Type : Book
Description : This book covers basic knowledge of tuina (massage therapy), including detailed explanations of massage methods for common diseases and sub-health conditions. It is a simple, practical family healthcare book, with illustrations of the techniques accompanied by captions, so that readers with zero knowledge can understand and learn. The book can also be used as a reference for professional masseurs. Specific contents include: • The main principles, preparation work, things to take note of, and commonly used acupoints, offering the sort of comprehensive understanding that is necessary to put tuina into practical use. • 26 massage manipulations, 53 massage methods for common diseases, ways of locating acupoints accurately, and practical massage techniques, with detailed steps and clear pictures to help beginners learn quickly. • 12 daily healthcare massage therapies, including techniques for different parts of the body and the various zang-fu (viscera), as well as beauty and slimming. Just 10 minutes of massage a day can stimulate the body’ s self-healing power, and you will feel its effect on your physical and mental health.