What is Integrated Massage?

Massage is based on the theory of internal organs and meridians of traditional Chinese medicine, combined with Western medicine's anatomy and pathological diagnosis, and is applied to specific parts of the human body surface to adjust the physiological and pathological conditions of the body by means of physical therapy. That said, it is a physical treatment. From the treatment of massage, it can be divided into health massage, sports massage and medical massage.

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Massage is based on Chinese medicine

Thai massage

Thai massage is the most intense of all kinds of massages.

Thai massage

Step on your feet and push your elbows.

Japanese massage

Derived from China. Apply the principle of yin and yang five elements.

Swiss massage

Use massage oil (such as olive oil) to cover the whole body and massage the skin and lymph.

Spinal orthopedic

Western medicine will use both hands to massage, massage and adjust the spine and vertebrae of the patient. The purpose of the surgeon is to reduce the pressure on the nerves of the vertebrae. The surgeon is called Chiropractor. Dr. Trevor Kilian, Visiting Lecturer, Canadian Keystone College, commented that the difference between spinal orthopedics and Chinese massage is that the traditional Chinese massage is based on the theory of meridians, with acupoints and 8 major massage techniques, which are integrated both locally and locally; Western spine orthopedics is based on the anatomy of the human body, focusing on the fine adjustments of the three joints of the human body and the three physiological curvatures of the spine. Spinal orthopaedic surgeons usually use joint lever mechanics to adjust joints in patients with vertebrae subluxation.

Massage is about science

Manual massage is one of the more effective treatments for cervical spondylosis. Its therapeutic effect can relieve the tension and spasm of the cervical and shoulder muscle groups, restore the activity of the cervical spine, loosen the adhesion of nerve roots and soft tissues, widen the intervertebral space, enlarge the intervertebral foramen, relieve the stimulation and compression of nerve blood vessels, and promote local Blood circulation, so as to receive the effects of relaxing tendons, relieve spasm and pain, alleviate symptoms, and at the same time, massage the paralyzed limbs can also reduce muscle atrophy and prevent joint stiffness and joint deformity.

There are many methods of massage and massage in Chinese medicine, such as passive extension and flexion rotation of the cervical spine, acupoint massage, spinous process point pressure and plucking, manual traction, and heavy pressure massage are all effective treatments. Western medicine's massage techniques mainly adopt passive movement methods, including the pressing vibration of the cervical spine, the rotation of the cervical spine, and muscle relaxation massage, etc. This method of operation is light and easy for patients to cooperate. It can not only reduce pain and numbness, but also significantly improve the movement function of the cervical spine, which is a popular treatment method in the West. In addition to receiving treatment, the patient should also take the initiative to exercise. The neck muscles can be exercised through medical gymnastics, which can be performed in various directions such as neck extension, neck flexion, rotation, lateral flexion, etc., 15 times each time, 4 times a day, and the movement should be slow and stable. To the extent that it does not cause significant pain. For details, please refer to the relevant chapters in this book.

The manual massage treatment should be operated under the guidance of an experienced specialist to prevent accidents. However, since most chiropractors are not orthopedic surgeons, many people are not very clear about the pathology of cervical spondylosis and the characteristics of the anatomy of the neck. The dangers caused by heavy manipulative massage on patients with cervical spondylosis have not been cleared. Recognition. We oppose the use of heavy manipulations such as strong rotation reduction and lifting of the cervical spondylosis. Because there are many important nerve and vascular tissues inside and outside the cervical spinal canal, there is very limited room for maneuver after cervical spondylosis. If improper methods are used, a small number of patients may cause irreversible damage to the spinal cord, resulting in paralysis and death. Therefore, remind patients to pay special attention to not accept rough massage treatment, gentle massage is sometimes acceptable, but the technique must not be too heavy. Otherwise, the consequences may be unimaginable.

Spinal cord cervical spondylopathy is generally considered to be contraindicated in massage and manual treatment. We can see in clinical practice that a considerable number of patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy have aggravated symptoms due to manual massage, especially after heavy neck massage. As a result of the paralysis of the limbs, it is difficult to return to a relatively good state even after receiving surgical treatment.

In addition, patients with significant cervical segmental instability may experience cervical spine instability after manual cervical massage, and spinal cord injury may result in quadriplegia, or neck pain, dizziness, etc. Therefore, it is also listed as a contraindication to manual massage; at the same time, patients with developmental cervical spinal stenosis, cervical posterior longitudinal ligament ossification, yellow ligament hypertrophy, calcification, and ankylosing spondylitis. small. Ordinary people can tolerate shaking and shaking of the neck. They are intolerant, and spinal cord injury may be exacerbated during manual massage and quadriplegia may occur. Therefore, it is also a contraindication for manual massage.

Easy to learn hand massage

1. From the root to the fingertips, use your right thumb and index finger to draw a small circle on the back of your left hand for massage.

2. The palms are also massaged in a circular motion with the thumb, which is good for muscle and tendon relaxation.

3 Take the left hand as an example, use the thumb of the right hand to draw a small circle on the back of the left hand for massage, and then massage the right hand in this way.

Treating colds by pressing four points

Yingxiang Cave. The acupuncture point is located in the middle of the nasal sulcus. Massage the acupuncture point clockwise and counterclockwise 50 times each can relieve the runny nose caused by the cold.

Dazhui. This acupuncture point is located under a large bone protrusion behind the neck. Massage 100 times can relieve the symptoms of high fever and fever.

Ruler Point. This point is located in the secondary depression of the elbow joint. Pressing alternately the two-handed ruler's acupoint can relieve cough.

Wind pool points. The Fengchi Point is located at the lower edge of the occipital bone behind the neck, a depression about two fingers wide from the back of the ear. Massage for 2 minutes can relieve headache.

Massage for longevity every day

1. Sole of foot

There are more than 70 acupuncture points on the soles of human feet, and six meridians start and stop on the feet. Scientists believe that there are tens of thousands of peripheral nerves on the soles of the feet, which are closely connected with the brain and heart, and with various organs of the human body. Therefore, the foot is called the "second heart" of a person, showing the importance of foot health. Frequent toe bending, walking, stepping on pebbles, and soaking feet in warm water all promote the smooth flow of blood in the feet. Push the distal blood to the heart and the whole body, adjust the balance of yin and yang, prevent diseases, and keep fit. A foot bath can easily solve the problem of insisting on foot massage. It not only combines the functions of foot massage and warm water soaking, but also can be sterilized by ozone. As long as it is comfortable and lying on the seat, it can make a full set of feet for you. massage.

Foot massage points

2. armpit

Stimulate the armpits to promote blood circulation. The armpit is where blood vessels, lymph, and nerves are the most abundant. The secret of its fitness is that it will make people laugh when they are stimulated; when they laugh, they can make all organs move, promote blood circulation, and make all organs fully exchange nutrients and oxygen, benefiting the brain, heart and lungs. Great. So experts call it "axillary exercise."

3 Chest

Rubbing the chest can strengthen the body's immunity. Scientists have found that the thymus of the prothorax is one of the most important immune organs that dominate the entire immune system of the human body. The immune-active limb substances secreted by the thymus can monitor the mutated cells in the body and destroy them ruthlessly. The function of infection and disease resistance; also has a certain effect on delaying aging. Persist in rubbing the fore chest up and down with the palm every day, acupuncture points from the acupuncture point to the lower part of the heart to the heart fossa point 100 to 200 times, can activate the thymus, play a role in disease prevention fitness, prolonged disease elimination.

4 spine

The spine nourishes systemic organs. The spine is an area of great concern to health scientists. It is the place where the meridians of the two largest meridians of the human body travel. The meridians on both sides of the spine are closely related to the five internal organs. Frequent massage of the spine can stimulate the dredging of the meridians, make qi and blood run, blood veins flow, nourish body organs and exercise.

5. belly button

The navel is often used as a health "fortress" by health experts. The navel is a Shentuan acupoint. Traditional Chinese medicine is used to apply the navel to treat angina and indigestion. Frequent massage of the navel has the effect of preventing and treating stroke, and can keep fit and prolong life. From this point of view, often pressing the above parts can effectively help you prolong life and better prevent diseases.