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