Key Points Clench both fists, place them on either side of the lumbodorsal spine, and push downward from top to bottom. Operating Procedures Clench both fists. Apply force with the dorsal sides of the middle finger segments and palm roots, press against both sides of the patient’s lumbodorsal spine, and push repeatedly downwards all the … Read more
Key Points Place both palms on either side of the spine and push upward from bottom to top. Operating Procedures Use both palms or palm roots to apply pressure on both sides of the patient’s lumbodorsal spine, and perform repeated upward pushing. This technique is called Lumbodorsal Reverse Pushing (Yao Bei Ni Tui Fa) (Figure … Read more
Key Points Place both palms on either side of the spine and push steadily from top to bottom. Operating Procedures Use both palms or palm roots to apply pressure along both sides of the patient’s lumbodorsal spine, and push repeatedly downwards until reaching the sacrum. This technique is known as Lumbodorsal Forward Pushing (Yao Bei … Read more
Key Points Apply force with the palm root, press on the treatment area or acupoint and push forward. Operating Procedures Place the palm root on the patient’s treatment areas or acupoints and push forward firmly. This manipulation is called Thenar Pushing (Zhang Gen Tui Fa). Pushing from the proximal end to the distal end of … Read more
Key Points Use the entire palm to apply pressure on the treatment area and push forward with force. Operating Procedures Place your flat palm on the patient’s treatment areas or acupoints, then push toward the fingertips. This manipulation is known as Flat-Palm Pushing (Ping Zhang Tui Fa). Pushing from the proximal end to the distal … Read more
Key Points Apply force with the bellies of four fingers, press on the treatment area and push forward. Operating Procedures Put the index, middle, ring and little fingers together. Press the combined finger bellies on the patient’s treatment areas or acupoints, then push forward firmly to produce therapeutic sensations. This manipulation is Four-Finger Pushing (Si … Read more
Key Points Place the combined index and middle finger bellies on the treatment area and push forward with steady force. Operating Procedures Bring your index finger and middle finger together. Press the combined finger bellies onto the patient’s treatment areas or acupoints, then push forward firmly to elicit therapeutic sensations. This method is called Sword-Finger … Read more
Key Points Apply pressure with the belly of the thumb, place it on the treatment area and push forward steadily. Operating Procedures Place the belly of your thumb on the patient’s acupoint or treatment area, then push forward to generate therapeutic sensations. This manipulation is defined as Thumb Pushing (Mu Zhi Tui Fa) (Figure 1-1). … Read more
Pushing Technique (Tui Fa) is a basic tuina manipulation. The therapist uses fingers, palms or fists to press on the patient’s body parts or acupoints, then pushes forward steadily. Finger Pushing (Zhi Tui Fa) Three mainstream styles: Thumb Pushing (Mu Zhi Tui Fa), Sword-Finger Pushing (Jian Zhi Tui Fa), Four-Finger Pushing (Si Zhi Tui Fa). … Read more
Tuina for Detoxification As society advances, people pay more attention to personal health and gain deeper insights into diseases. Scholars at home and abroad have proposed the toxin-induced illness theory. Therapies like intestinal cleansing and intermittent fasting have achieved remarkable results in eliminating toxins from the body. Clinical practice has proven that Tuina is an … Read more