1. Pinching Massage Therapy
Pinching massage therapy involves using the thumb and other fingers to symmetrically squeeze and press on the treatment area. The practitioner uses the thumb and index, middle finger, or the thumb and the remaining four fingers to grip and squeeze the muscle or skin with relative force, then relax, and repeat the squeezing and moving in a sequential manner. When using the thumb and index, middle finger, it is called the three-finger pinching method; when using the thumb and the remaining four fingers, it is called the five-finger pinching method. It has the effect of relaxing tendons, promoting blood circulation, and promoting the flow of qi. It is mainly used for treating muscle soreness, spasms, and other symptoms.
2. Spinal Pinching Massage Therapy
Spinal pinching massage therapy involves using the pinching method along both sides of the spine. There are two ways to perform spinal pinching massage therapy: (1) The practitioner extends both thumbs straight, with the fingertips facing upwards, and places the thumb's radial side against the patient's spine on both sides, and uses the index and middle fingers to press forward, exerting force against the thumb to pinch the skin.
