Zhang Rulin’s Complete Set of Medical Massage Techniques Overview

This “Complete Set of Medical Massage Techniques” is a comprehensive and unique massage therapy method developed based on Zhang Rulin’s extensive clinical experience in massage. It has the following characteristics:

Firstly, it represents the clinical crystallization of Zhang Rulin’s more than 30 years of efforts in medical massage, possessing special clinical significance and therapeutic effects.

Secondly, this set of massage techniques features clear procedural steps, a tightly structured framework, and simple, easy-to-perform manipulations, making it easy for learners to understand, master, and apply.

Thirdly, each set of minor manipulation techniques has its corresponding name, operational method, key movement points, and special therapeutic effects. By combining the therapeutic effects of each set of minor manipulation techniques, one can achieve the effects of regulating the zang-fu organs, nourishing qi and blood, dredging meridians and collaterals, balancing yin and yang, etc., thereby achieving the goal of supports systemic wellness.

Fourthly, this set of massage techniques primarily employs tendon-regulating manipulations, supplemented by methods aimed at adjusting the body’s qi, blood, body fluids, and visceral functions, forming a “centripetal” massage approach. Specifically, it mostly involves pushing from the distal ends of the limbs toward the proximal parts of the body, which promotes cardiovascular circulation.

Fifthly, the combination of “conventional massage techniques” and “special massage techniques” enhances therapeutic effects and can supports a wide range of common, frequently occurring, and difficult and complicated wellness. The so-called “conventional massage techniques” refer to those that are frequently applied, have universal therapeutic significance, and are standardized. They are widely used in clinical practice. These techniques are not only suitable for supports general systemic conditions but can also be used for health preservation and strengthening, serving as the foundational techniques for supports various wellness. “Special massage techniques” refer to those with specific therapeutic significance. These techniques have a relatively narrow scope of application and are basically used symptomatically, falling under the category of symptomatic supports. They are applied on the basis of performing “conventional massage techniques”. Using medical massage to supports wellness not only yields significant therapeutic effects but also substantially saves energy, making it highly welcomed by patients.

“Conventional massage techniques” are divided into three parts: seated massage method, prone massage method, and supine massage method.