Chinese Tui Na Massage: The Essential Guide to Treating Injuries, Improving Health & Balancing Qi (Paperback)

by Xu Xiangcai (Author) "In ancient China, therapy was classified based on how each therapy was administered; it was either external or internal..." (more)
Key Phrases: tuina manipulations, minor thenar, lumbar vertebral transverse process, Yizhichan Tui, Point Selection, Clinical Manifestations (more...)

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Product Description
Massage is one of the essential foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tui Na, literally "Push Grab," has been practiced by Chinese martial artists, Qigong practitioners and healers for thousands of years. Specializing in injury repair and curing illness, Tui Na massage can also maintain your health by adjusting your Qi in order to flow smoothly. It will increase your Qi and blood circulation in particular areas or throughout your entire body, removing blockages and stagnations caused by injuries, exercise and/or aging. Tui Na massage is also a wonderful way to relieve stress and recover from a hard day on the job or a tough workout.

Chinese Tui Na Massage is systematic, concise, practical and easy to read. Originally published in China, this re-edited edition (the 4th book in our Practical TCM series) provides both theory and practical techniques.

* Prevent illness by improving Qi and blood flow.
* Recover quickly from fatigue, aches, and soreness.
* Repair injuries, relieve stress and physical tension.
* Ideal for professional therapists, martial artists & anyone with an active lifestyle.

About the Author
Xu Xiangcai, was born in 1943 in a small village on the banks of the Yellow River near the city of Jinan, the capital of Shandong province of China. During his childhood, he lived a poor life but had a very rich mind. Once he was asked what do he wanted to do when he grew up. 'Something unusual!' was his answer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: YMAA Publication Center (June 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886969043
• ISBN-13: 978-1886969049
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #340,701 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, technically detailed reference, October 8, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Chinese Tui Na Massage: The Essential Guide To Treating Injuries, Improving Health & Balancing Qi is a straightforward teaching guide by Xiangcai Xu to the ancient art of Tui Na massage. An excellent, technically detailed reference, Chinese Tui Na Massa introduces an eastern physical therapy, which is a preventive health care regime utilizing acupoints, common Tui Na manipulations, and the practice of using Tui Na to treat a wide spectrum of diseases and conditions ranging from colds and headaches, to carpal tunnel syndrome and acute lumbar sprain. Chinese Tui Na Massage is a highly recommended addition to Eastern Medicine and Martial Arts reference collections and reading lists.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wordy but a good introduction, October 17, 2008

By	Jiyad Alamin "Official" (Illinois) - See all my reviews

As a Tui Na practitioner and healer, I find this book to be accurate and easy to navigate through. It's more of a beginner's book. There's a lot of theory and history, which I don't mind at this point, but don't need.
However, you will find helpful techniques and key points to remember when you're doing bodywork.
I've never seen a Tui Na book that kept me enthused. It has to come from a passion for the art and the experience of the power of Tui Na over western massage. Honestly, Tui Na massage can do what Swedish and Relaxation massage can do in 1/4 of the time, don't take my word for it. Go to a genuine TCM doctor and get bodywork. The science of meridians is well beyond the science of blood, nerve and tissue used in most clinics.
You'll believe it when you feel it.
Then you can read this book the whole way through.
Bless

1.0 out of 5 stars Chinese Tui Na Massage, May 31, 2009

By	Steve - See all my reviews

This does not qualify as a book. It's more of a personal note of the author, not meant for instruction.