Sunday, 8 March 2015

More About Tui Na Massage Pittsburgh


By Katrina Wheeler


There are several facilities that offer Tui Na massage Pittsburgh residents can visit lately. They offer interesting combination of already well.known techniques of acupressure and Shiatsu. This specific therapy is quite similar to different Western massages, but also have some additional qualities. It is based on traditional Chinese medicine and very useful for numerous health conditions.

This approach uses numerous already popular techniques used in acupressure therapy, traditional massages and other Asian therapies. Its particular specialty is focusing on specific problems, for example headache, shoulder pain or joint pains. It treats acupressure points to achieve proper energy flow, using rhythmic holding and pressing along energy channels. Besides treating pains, it is also very helpful when it comes to respiratory problems.

It is especially effective when it comes to arthritis pain, and all other pains associated with skeletal system and muscles. Thanks to the fact it works with different energy levels, it can solve the problem, but also prevent possible ones. The importance of keeping the flow of energy within the body is well-known for some time now even in the Western medicine.

In Chine, all massages are called Anmo, and specialized ones have their own names. This one is based on traditional Chinese medicine and unites different schools and approaches to particular problems. In fact, it should include bone setting as well, although when Chinese practitioners work outside China, they usually don't practice it.

Therapeutic benefits of this healing technique are versatile. Besides treating bone and muscle problems, it also treats different chronic conditions such as headache, migraine, stress, insomnia and even constipation. Respiratory problems can also be efficiently treated. This makes it highly beneficial for both physical and mental health.

Various Chinese techniques are practiced in this special form of therapy, for example Nie, Da and Tui. Tui can be described as gliding, the popular technique used in other massages as well. Da can be described as percussion, while Nui is very similar to kneading. All other techniques used in other massages can also be found here, foe example shaking, vibration and pulling.

Some techniques are used to improve the general state of muscles and bones, and their relations. Others are used to improve or reinstall energy flows. Qi is essential for human health, and all Chinese massages are trying to affect the flow of Qi, or energy. This method also uses rolling to affect soft tissues in attempt to heal muscle and joint injuries.

Herbs are often used in these treatments. Traditional Chinese herbs can significantly speed up the whole process of healing, and this apprehensive approach uses all possible methods for achieving the best results. One treatment usually takes about thirty minutes, up to one hour. Shorter treatments done in offices, for example, can also be very useful.

Lately, the practitioners offering Tui Na massage Pittsburgh residents have the opportunity to enjoy in for some time now, became quite popular. This special technique is taught in the major traditional Chinese medical colleges. The specialists receive the same demanding training as acupuncturists and herbalists. Although its specialty is focusing on specific problem, during this treatment all patients are feeling relaxed but energized.




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