【Method】Use the fingertips (or fingertips), one palm, both palms, or the tip of the elbow to firmly push forward against the patient's skin, or along the structure of the muscles and tendons.
【Effects and Applications】Promotes blood circulation, opens up meridians, relieves spasms and pain, and disperses stasis and reduces swelling. Finger pushing is mostly used on the head, face, neck, and the distal parts of the limbs to treat conditions such as headaches, stiff neck, tendinitis, and tenosynovitis. Palm pushing is suitable for the back, chest, abdomen, and upper and lower limbs, and is used to treat conditions such as backache, muscle spasms, numbness in the limbs, and abdominal distension. Elbow pushing has a stronger stimulating effect and is used for patients with obesity, thick muscles, or dulled sensation due to chronic pain. It is mostly applied to both sides of the back or buttocks and can be used to treat rheumatic pain, lumbar muscle strain, and other conditions.
