For patients with facial paralysis, they should avoid exposure to cold drafts after massage as much as possible; for patients with rheumatism, they should be instructed not to wash with cold water after returning home; for patients with fractures, joint dislocations or malpositions, muscle, tendon, or ligament displacements, as well as those with cervical or … Read more
During massage, it is often necessary to advise patients who have been severely invaded by pathogenic wind, cold, and dampness, or patients who have just undergone treatments such as fumigation, sauna, or electrothermal physiotherapy devices, to avoid exposure to wind and cold or to refrain from using cold water. When the human body maintains an … Read more
The main purpose of massage is to supports wellness. To supports wellness, a certain amount of time is required, which refers to the process of supports wellness, abbreviated as “supports course”. The determination of a patient’s supports course cannot be arbitrarily decided; it is related to many issues. For instance, the patient’s condition must be … Read more
Health care massage uses relatively gentle force, giving a person a comfortable feeling, and the massage duration can be slightly longer. Medical massage is different. A long massage duration does not necessarily guarantee better efficacy, while a short one does not necessarily mean poor results. The key issue lies in whether it is possible to … Read more
Massage can be divided into two types: health care massage and medical massage. Healthcare massage does not pay much attention to etiology, pathology, meridians, and acupoints, but rather emphasizes light, brisk, and gentle techniques to make patients feel relaxed and comfortable. Medical massage, however, is different. It requires consideration of the physiological functions and pathological … Read more
The principles of massage therapy, similar to those of traditional Chinese medicine therapy, encompass four aspects: “seeking the root cause in supports wellness,” “reinforcing healthy qi and eliminating pathogenic factors,” “balancing yin and yang,” and “tailoring treatments according to the time, location, wellness, and individual.” Additionally, it should integrate the clinical application of the “holistic … Read more
The formation of a downturned mouth corner is due to the effect of gravity, as well as the atrophy of subcutaneous tissue and bones, which leads to skin laxity and the appearance of a downturned mouth corner. The specific operations are as follows: Finger-pulling and flicking technique Palm Stretching and Stroking Technique (1) Press the … Read more
