1. Rational-Legal Massage Therapy
The practitioner holds the patient's limbs with their hands and then moves them in a relaxed and tight manner from top to bottom, repeating this sequence several times. It has the effect of straightening the tendons and promoting the circulation of qi and blood. It is mainly used to treat soreness, numbness, and fatigue in the limbs.
2. Combing Massage Therapy
The practitioner slightly bends their fingers and naturally extends them, using the surface of their fingers to gently slide in one direction on the treated area. It has the effect of unblocking stagnation. It is mainly used to treat mastitis, liver qi stagnation, and other conditions.
3. Brushing Massage Therapy
The practitioner extends their fingers naturally and lightly brushes the skin in a quick manner, similar to brushing off dust. It has the effect of promoting the circulation of qi and blood. It is mainly used to treat disharmony of qi and blood.
4. Scraping Massage Therapy
The practitioner presses their palms against the patient's limbs, gradually applying pressure from the proximal end to the distal end, causing the blood to gather at the fingertips, and then quickly releasing it. This process is repeated. It has the effect of increasing peripheral circulation. It is mainly used for bleeding from the fingers, but is rarely used in modern times.
5. One-Hand/Two-Hand Massage Therapy
The practitioner uses one or both hands to press against or hold the patient's limbs, and then quickly slides their hands away from the distal end of the limbs. It has the effect of promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling. It is mainly used to treat injuries and muscle pain in the limbs.
