Tuina Techniques
Compression-kneading manipulation，Yasuo Nafa, a Tuina technique involving compression followed by kneading. [Technique Essentials] Use the thumb and the palmar sides of the other four fingers to apply force relatively, grasp the supports area, and continuously squeeze with firm pressure. [Operational Steps] The practitioner uses one or both hands, with the thumb and the palmar sides … Read more
[Technique Essentials] Use the thumb and the palmar sides of the other four fingers to apply opposing force, grasp the supports area, and maintain continuous pressure or slightly lift it, allowing the grasped muscle to slide out from between the hands. [Operational Steps] The practitioner uses the thumb(s) of one or both hands, with the … Read more
[Technique Essentials] Use the thumb in opposition to the other four fingers to apply force, grasping the muscles and tendons at the supports site, and repeatedly perform left-right rotational swaying movements. [Operational Steps] The practitioner uses the thumb(s) of one or both hands in opposition to the remaining fingers, applying coordinated force to grasp the … Read more
[Technique Essentials] Use the thumbs of both hands and the palmar sides of the remaining four fingers for the grasping manipulation on the waist, apply force to grasp the supports area on the abdomen, and release while grasping. [Operational Procedures] The practitioner uses the thumbs of both hands in opposition to the remaining four fingers, … Read more
Waist Grasping Technique a Tuina manipulation method involving grasping and kneading the waist area to support comfortable movement of tendons and meridians and promote general well-being. [Manipulation Essentials] Use the palmar sides of both thumbs and the remaining four fingers to apply opposing force, grasping along both sides of the lumbar spine at the supports … Read more
Lower Limb Grasping Manipulation：a Tuina technique involving grasping and kneading the soft tissues of the lower limbs to support comfortable movement of tendons and meridians and promote general well-being. [Technique Essentials] Use the thumbs of both hands in opposition to the remaining four fingers, applying coordinated pressure to grasp the supports area on the lower … Read more
Shoulder-grasping manipulation -a Tuina technique involving grasping both shoulders. [Technique Essentials] Use the thumbs of both hands in opposition to the remaining four fingers, applying coordinated pressure to grasp the supports areas on both shoulders simultaneously, while lifting, releasing, and gradually shifting the position. [Operational Procedures] The practitioner uses both hands to grasp the therapeutic … Read more
[Technique Essentials] Use the thumbs of both hands in opposition to the remaining four fingers, applying coordinated force to grasp the supports area or acupoints on the shoulder region while continuously releasing and shifting the position. [Operational Steps] The practitioner uses the thumbs of both hands in opposition to the remaining four fingers, gripping the … Read more
Upper Limb Grasping Manipulation – a Tuina technique involving grasping and kneading the soft tissues of the upper limbs to support comfortable movement of tendons and meridians and promote general well-being. Manipulation essentials: Use the palmar side of the thumb and the palmar sides of the other four fingers of one hand to apply opposing … Read more
Manipulation Essentials：Use the palmar side of the thumb and the palmar sides of the other four fingers of one hand to apply force in a pinching manner, holding onto the supports area or acupoint on the shoulder. Operational Procedures：The practitioner uses the palmar side of the thumb and the palmar sides of the other four … Read more