Let’s face it: suffering from pain can be miserable, whether it’s an occasional stiff neck brought on by a bad night’s sleep or a migraine that won’t go away. Therefore, there is no need to suffer in silence or at all.
Pain is typically caused by a limitation of blood flow or Qi, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM For Children Singapore). It may stem from underlying issues like a weakened physical constitution or internal imbalances, or it may be triggered by external events like wounds.
TCM pain management therapies aim to address the underlying causes and rebalance the body. Pain may be a sign of more severe health issues.
The following 4 components make up the TCM Pain Management Therapy that our TCM clinic offers to reduce pain:
Tuina TCM (TCM Massage) (TCM Massage)
If you constantly feel pain in your shoulders, back, knees, or arms, TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) can be exactly what you need. If you endure muscle spasms, it might also be helpful.
Describes the advantages of TCM Tuina (TCM Massage).
TCM Tuina (TCM Massage), which translates to “push and grip” in English, is a method of therapeutic bodywork that entails pressing on certain acupoints or meridians in order to enhance the flow of blood and Qi throughout the body. By combining pushing, kneading, rolling, and gripping techniques, it relieves tension and removes obstructions to restore blood and Qi flow.
As part of the TCM Pain Management Treatment in our TCM clinic, TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) is usually combined with gua sha and TCM Cupping Therapy.
Other benefits of TCM Tuina (TCM Massage)
Frequent TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) sessions can improve overall wellness, aid with insomnia, and ease work-related stress, among other wellness advantages. They can also be used as part of our TCM clinic’s TCM Pain Management programme.
TCM Tuina (TCM Massage), while generally safe, should not be performed on pregnant women (TCM Massage). The following conditions should also be avoided by persons who receive TCM Tuina (TCM Massage):
- Acute spinal wounds; broken bones; torn ligaments; feverish infections; cancerous tumours;
Shu Ga (TCM Skin Scraping)
If you’ve seen pictures of Gua Sha body treatments online, it might not be a pretty sight, but you shouldn’t be too quick to dismiss this traditional Chinese therapy that has been practised for thousands of years.
Definition and advantages of Gua Sha (TCM Skin Scraping)
Gua sha is a therapy that enhances blood flow, unblocks Qi, and gets rid of impurities. It is based on the meridian theories of TCM.
Using a tool with a smooth edge and a combination of long and short strokes while applying the proper amount of pressure, the skin is scraped during the gua sha technique. The outcome is a rash-like appearance that normally goes away in 3 to 6 days. Gua sha, which means literally to “scrape sand,” is another name for petechiae, or “sand rash,” for the rash-like appearance on the skin. The pressurised strokes or scraping motion of the gua sha instrument causes the small capillaries under the skin to burst, resulting in the sand rash.
Many research have supported the gua sha treatment’s ability to reduce pain. A 2014 Thai study found that gua sha reduced neck and shoulder pain and improved mobility in people who frequently use computers.
A 2011 study that appeared in the journal Pain Medicine showed that gua sha dramatically decreased suffering in people who experience chronic neck pain that is occasionally accompanied by headaches.
As part of the TCM Pain Management Treatment in our TCM clinic, gua sha is usually utilised in conjunction with TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) and TCM Cupping Therapy.
Other benefits of Gua Sha (TCM Skin Scraping)
Do you worry or feel stressed? Because gua Sha is a natural mood enhancer and relaxation aid, regular Gua Sha sessions combined with TCM For Eczema Singapore therapies at our clinic can be advantageous. Gua sha is widely employed to encourage lymphatic drainage and relieve tension and tightness in the muscles. When used on the face as a regular skincare routine, gua sha can reduce skin puffiness and prevent fine lines and wrinkles.
Not advised
Before obtaining Gua Sha therapy, one should refrain from having the following conditions:
- A serious sickness;
- A history of extraordinary bleeding;
- A fracture;
- Infectious skin diseases;
- Debility;
- Sensitivity to gua sha
