Massage THERAPY

{tuina & nirvana}• Presented &Compiled by : RASHMI SANJAY ETANKAR

ROLL NO : 11031010051DATE :2015.11`.16

TUI NA

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NIRVAN

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History of Massage•Tui na (Chinese)• Oldest form of healing.•Based on theory of

acupuncture meridians •Affects the body by

increasing the bloods activity, guiding counter flow, and removing external pathogens

• Nirvana (Indian)• Ancient known form of

healing •Based on ancient

Ayurvedic healing system•Adds sense of calmness

and tranquility

What Is Massage?

Massage : A process of manual manipulation of the body’s muscular and soft tissue structure through a variety of techniques ranging from relaxation to clinical and therapeutic applications.•especially to aid circulation, •relax the muscles, • provide stimulation

•Tuina is derived from the Chinese words “Tui” – to push and “Na” – to grasp, •Two techniques fundamental to traditional Chinese

medical massage and manipulation.

TUI NA methods include:-• the use of hand techniques to massage the soft tissue of the

body, • acupressure techniques to directly affect the flow of Qi , • and manipulation techniques to realign the musculoskeletal

bone-setting.

The rolling technique being applied along the trapezius muscle.

Palmar kneading across the meridians of the shoulder.

Dr Zhao, a highly respected teacher of TCM at Shaanxi College in China, performs a spinal stretch on a patient suffering from lower back pain.

Below the patient is receiving an upper back manipulation

Here Specialist performing a spinal twist manipulation

NIRVANA MASSAGE THERAPY

It is a passive form of exercise and is prevalent since ancient times.

Massage basically manipulates the soft tissues of the body, scientifically.

The manipulation is done with pressure, including tension, motion, or vibration practiced manually or even mechanically.

• It tones up the body, the nervous system, enhances respiratory system and boosts blood circulation and metabolic purposes.• It also accelerates the elimination of waste and

toxins from the body.• It eases stiffness, numbness and sore muscles.•Analgesic effect of massage useful in treating

painful disorders like Neuralgia, Arthritis, headache,lumbar spondylosis,Cervical spondylosis, myalgia etc.

Research Says….•TOUCH therapy specifically massage therapy helps in development of infants.

•Pediatric tui na & massage for babies help in proper development.

PEDIATRIC MASSAGE

Improves sleep patternsImproves circulationReduces painDecrease muscle tension Increases attentivenessDiminishing depressionEnhances immune function

MASSAGE THERAPY::

Types of MassageMost popular:•Swedish•Deep Tissue•Sports•Hot stone•shiatsu•Chair•Thai •Pregnancy•Reflexology•Back massage etc.

TIPS for Getting The Most effect:•Don’t eat right before •Be on time•Communicate•Breathe regularly•Peaceful mind

•Consciously relax

•Allow re-entry time•Be consistent•Forget everything

MASSAGE AND CANCER PATIENTS•While massage doesn’t treat the cancer itself, it may help

reduce the side effects caused by conventional treatments and improve quality of life and wellbeing.

•Research shows that massage of muscle and soft tissue does not spread cancer cells•Studies have shown that massage may reduce:•pain• fatigue•nausea•anxiety and depression.

Individuals who have had massages during cancer treatments have reported a range of positive outcomes such as improvements in:•sleep•the health of the scar tissue•quality of life•mental clarity and alertness•the range of movement.