TCM Tuina (TCM Massage)
TCM Tuina (TCM Massage), like acupuncture, is a component of Traditional Chinese Medicine for more than 2000 years. It is based on the theory of qi and its imbalances. Qi corresponds to the body’s energy and TCM Physician believed that blockage of this flow can cause pain and stress.
TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) can be used by TCM Physician to help in correct functional imbalances and restore the flow thus returning the body to a more natural state of well-being. The fact that TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) is still being widely used by Singapore TCM Physician for TCM Pain Management & stress relief purposes today is a testimony to its effectiveness.
For TCM Physician, the goal of TCM tuina (TCM Massage) is to stimulate the flow of qi or energy and promote balance and harmony. TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) involves pushing and grasping of the various pressure points in the body. It aims to correct any abnormality by removing blockages that interfere with the flow of qi. TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) is similar to acupuncture as it targets certain points of the body, but instead of needles, it uses hands and fingers. If you are not comfortable with invasive procedures, you may find that requesting for TCM Tuina (TCM massage) from your TCM Physician is a more comfortable choice of treatment.
TCM Cupping
TCM Cupping is the term applied to a technique performed by TCM Physician and therapists that uses small glass cups or bamboo jars as suction devices that are placed on the ski to disperse and break up stagnation and congestion by drawing congested blood, energy or other humors to the surface.
Once the suction has occurred, the cups can be gently moved across the skin (often referred to as “gliding cupping). Medical Massage oils are sometimes applied to improve movement of the glass cups along the skin. The suction in the cups causes the skin and superficial muscle layer to be lightly drawn into the cup. TCM Cupping is much like the inverse of TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) – rather than applying pressure to muscles, it uses gentle pressure to pull them upward. For most patients, this is a particularly relaxing and relieving sensation. Once suctioned, the cups are generally left in place by the TCM Physician or therapists for about ten minutes while the patient relaxes. This is also similar to TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) technique that targets acupressure points as well as painful body parts, and is well known to provide relief through pressure.
In recent years TCM cupping has been growing in popularity with athletes, such as Olympic swimming gold medalist Micheal Phelps, as TCM Cupping help them to recover faster from their training.
TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) & TCM Cupping are commonly performed together with Skin Scraping as a set of TCM Pain Management techniques by TCM Physician for relieving pain purposes.
Here are more examples of the benefits of TCM Tuina (TCM Massage), TCM Cupping:
1. Relieving pain caused by stiff neck
Stiff neck is a common ailment that Singapore TCM Physician encounter in TCM Clinic on a daily basis. The pain it caused can range from mild to excruciating and it can persist for many days. Stiff neck is usually caused by sleeping in an awkward position or sitting with a bad posture for a long period of time, usually while using laptop or handphone.
TCM Tuina (TCM massage), TCM Cupping together with Skin Scraping is a set of effective TCM Pain Management techniques that TCM Physician or therapists in our TCM clinic use to help our patients to ease their pain.
2. Relieving backache
Backache is also another common ailment that Singapore TCM Physician encounter frequently in TCM Clinic. Backache can be caused by injuries, accidents, poor posture & etc. Severe backache can adversely affect your mobility and day-to-day living.
TCM physician from our TCM clinic found that TCM Tuina (TCM Massage), TCM Cupping and Skin Scraping is a set of TCM Pain Management techniques which can be used to provide effective pain relief.
3. Reducing tension in the muscles
Many Singaporeans have very tense muscles around their neck, shoulder and lower back areas. This is especially common for people who need to use their laptop to work for long hours, as most people are forced into adopting a bad sitting posture while using a laptop. All the above can lead to ailments such as tension, headache, stiff neck, backache.
This is especially evident after the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore. Our TCM clinic experienced a surge in such patients after the circuit breaker is lifted as many Singaporeans have to work from home using their laptop without ergonomic chairs and tables.
Our TCM Physician and therapists helped many patients by applying our set of TCM Pain Management techniques, which consist of TCM Tuina (TCM Massage), TCM Cupping & Skin Scraping to release the tension in their muscle groups and improve their tissue elasticity & blood flow.
For friends who dislike needles, you may find TCM Tuina (TCM Massage), TCM Cupping together with Skin Scraping an ideal set of non-invasive treatment to release the tension in your muscles.
4. Help to relieve stress and anxiety
As Singapore society gets ever more competitive, the mental toll on people is often neglected. TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) & TCM Cupping can provide some relief from anxiety symptoms during these stressful times.
Stress can cause energy blockage with the meridians of the body (energy channels) and tension in the muscle and fascia (sheet of connective tissues). TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) is the application of pressure on crucial healing points called acupoints or meridians, while TCM cupping is one of the best deep-tissue therapies available. It is thought to affect tissues up to four inches deep from the external skin. When TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) & TCM cupping are used together, TCM Physician and therapists are able to help their patient to stimulate their energy flow and blood circulation while also releasing the tension that is within their body, aiding in their relaxation.
Visit a trusted Singapore TCM Clinic for TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) & TCM Cupping
TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) & TCM Cupping are generally safe as a treatment when performed by experienced TCM Physician and therapists, however there are certain groups of people who are not suitable for such treatments. Please visit a Singapore TCM Clinic and do a consultation with a MOH registered TCM Physician before receiving any treatment.
