Amarillo Chiropractic Office Offers Tui Na Massage: A Brief Overview
What Is Tui-na:
Tui-na is an East Asian healing technique that has been used in China for 2,000 years. The Chinese believe that all human life depends on “chi”, the vital life energy of the body. Chi is a dynamic force promoting growth, keeping the organs functioning properly, and is closely related to metabolism. In the simplest terms, it is believed that disease is a disruption of the flow of energy in the body.
Acupoints are specific sites distributed throughout the body. Tui-na therapy manipulates these points to restore the flow of energy. Tui-na therapy is effective for pain relief, musculoskeletal problems, and respiratory and digestive disorders. This method helps to relieve fatigue, restore energy, and strengthen one’s ability to deal with emotional disturbances such as stress.
Tui-na is an external therapy which combines the art of massage, acupressure, and various other forms of body manipulation. Tui-na focuses on applying pressure to specific points and groups of muscles or nerves to remove blockages. Removing these blockages restores the balance in the body, leading to improved health and vitality.
Long-term experience has shown that, when stimulated, these specific points have a therapeutic effect on a variety of disorders.
Acupuncture provides this stimulation using needles while Tui-na practitioners, utilize their hands to produce the same or similar effects. Obviously, for those afraid of needles but still wanting to try acupuncture, Tui-na is definitely for you!
Here is a Case Study from 2014 on Tui-na treatment for low back pain:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4228121/
I have personally Found Tui-na effective for the following:
• Low Back Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Tennis Elbow
• Runner’s Knee
• Hip Pain
Heath Henderson, MS, NMT, LMT
References:
1 “Tui Na . Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
2 Jump up ^ “tui na”. Oxford English Dictionary (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. September 2005
Mr. Henderson works at Amarillo chiropractic office, Creek Stone Integrated Care in Amarillo, TX
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Dr. Jeff Williams, DC, FIANM is a Fellowship-trained Neuromusculoskeletal specialist and chiropractor in Amarillo, TX. As an Amarillo chiropractor, Dr. Williams treats chronic pain, disc pain, low back pain, neck pain, whiplash injuries, and more. Dr. Williams is also the host of The Chiropractic Forward Podcast. Through the podcast, Dr. Williams teaches fellow chiropractors and advocates weekly for evidence-based, patient-centered practice through current and relevant research. If you have any questions for Dr. Williams, feel free to email at [email protected]
Learn more about Dr. Williams and his practice at https://www.amarillochiropractor.com. Dr. Williams's full-time Amarillo chiropractic practice is Creek Stone Integrated Care at 3501 SW 45th St., Ste. T, Amarillo, TX 79109
Be sure to read other articles on our blog such as:
Benefits Of Treating Low Back Pain With Chiropractic AND Exercise
Some Straight Talk About Massage & Athletes
https://www.amarillochiropractor.com/blog/some-straight-talk-about-massage-athletes
Doctors Prove The Use Of Acupuncture For Chronic Pain
https://www.amarillochiropractor.com/blog/doctors-prove-the-use-of-acupuncture-for-chronic-pain
