TCM Tuina massage provides more than just temporary comfort. This Tuina is a therapeutic experience that uses hands-on, meridian-based therapy to cure chronic pain, restore mobility, and balance the body’s internal systems.
Tuina (推拿) can help with long-term muscle tension, injury recovery, and improving structural alignment without intrusive procedures.
Tuina is a style of therapeutic massage that has been practiced for over 2,000 years and is regarded as one of the foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Unlike Western massage treatments that focus primarily on relaxation, TCM Tuina massage employs therapeutic manual manipulation to affect both the musculoskeletal and within systems of the body.
Tuina stimulates acupressure points, meridians, and soft tissue by precise motions such as pressing, rolling, stretching, and kneading. This helps to control the body’s physiological activities and enhances its natural ability to heal.
Tuina is a focused remedy for persistent pain in the neck, shoulders, lower back, and knees. It relieves deep-seated tension, dissolves adhesions, and reconditions overused muscles. The most common pain-related conditions are:
Tuina massage is also appropriate as part of post-surgical rehabilitation regimens. It promotes tissue healing, minimises scar formation, and aids patients in regaining function after:
Tuina can help rehabilitate:
Tuina promotes speedier healing and better range of motion by increasing blood flow and relaxing tight tissues.
Desk-bound behaviours, scoliosis, and misaligned pelvic bones can all contribute to poor posture and chronic strain. Tuina works to recondition muscle support, correct imbalances, and restore natural alignment for:
Certain areas may feel painful, particularly if there is deep muscular tension or Qi stagnation. However, our therapist will constantly alter the intensity according to your tolerance.
Mild pain or minor bruising may occur, comparable to post-exercise recuperation. These often resolve within 24 to 48 hours.
Yes. In fact, Tuina works well with acupuncture, cupping therapy, and herbal medicine to form a multi-modality treatment plan that speeds up healing and balances the body's systems.
This changes according to the condition. Acute injuries may need 3 to 5 sessions, whilst chronic problems may benefit from a lengthier treatment plan. Our TCM physician/therapist will provide advice accordingly.
Although both Wellness Tuina and Treatment Tuina have their roots in TCM, they are used for various reasons and with varying degrees of intensity and technique.
| Treatment Tuina | Wellness Tuina | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Targeted, corrective treatment for pain and dysfunction | Gentle, preventive care for balance and relaxation |
| Technique | Deep, targeted manual therapy on muscles, joints, and meridians | Moderate, rhythmic pressure along meridians and acupoints |
| Focus | Resolving musculoskeletal issues, postural imbalances, injuries | Supporting emotional well-being, Qi flow, and relaxation |
| Ideal For | Chronic pain, old injuries, mobility restrictions, rehab | Stress, fatigue, mild tension, emotional regulation |
| Intensity | Moderate to deep pressure, often therapeutic and localized | Light to moderate, soothing and full-body |
| Outcome | Structural correction, improved function, faster healing | Long-term wellness, improved sleep, nervous system calm |
At Liang Yi TCM, we provide Tuina massage as part of our wellness therapy, and TCM treatments. If you would like to know more, feel free to contact us and we will be in touch soon.
