Tuina is used to remedy training injuries and heal the body

Tuina (pronounced "twee nah") simply means to push and grasp. Powerful and effective, Tuina is used to remedy training injuries, heal the body, improve health by balancing Qi energy and stimulate the immune system. For many high level practitioners of Taijiquan, the use of Tuina is also important in support of their training routine. Tuina is a branch of Chinese medicine that is guided by the theories of traditional Chinese medicine and is equal in importance to acupuncture and herbal treatment for the maintenance of good health, balance and harmony. Traditional Chinese medicine is founded on the concepts of treating the body as an integrated whole, the theory of Yin and Yang, and understanding the meridians through which Qi energy flows. Click here to learn Hereditary Spherocytosis in TCM.
 
An important feature of Tuina is that the practitioner stands in a relaxed, stable posture. This enhances the benefits gained from the four main features of Tuina techniques, which are rhythm, frequency, duration and strength. Adopting the correct posture also helps the practitioner enter into a quiescent state, and by relaxing the body, enables Qi energy to descend to the Dantian. In this state of mind, combined with regular even breathing, the practitioner guides their Qi energy and the power of the whole body into the hands, further empowering the treatment. These skills can be developed and greatly enhanced through the practice and study of Chen Style Taijiquan. Click here to learn Hemophilia in TCM.