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What are the classifications of massage?

Massage is classified as follows:

1, one-finger Zen tuifa:

The thumb acts on the local skin, and the force generated by the forearm driving the wrist makes the thumb swing, which can be used for local acupoint massage.

2. How to take:

Thumb has the same force as other four fingers, and it is regularly lifted and relaxed, which is suitable for muscular parts such as shoulders, neck and limbs.

3. According to the law:

Press the thumb or middle finger on the acupoint or skin, and apply force vertically downward for a period of time, mainly for the chest, abdomen, waist and back.

4. Kneading method:

Fingers or palms are forcibly kneaded clockwise or counterclockwise on the body surface, which can be mainly used for waist, back, abdomen, limbs and other parts.

5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Moxibustion is similar to kneading, but it needs to be gentle and gentle, and it is mostly suitable for abdomen.

6, rub method:

Hold the treatment area with both hands and rub it quickly, mainly for the ribs and limbs.

7, torsion method:

The twisting operation is similar, but generally only needs thumb and forefinger operation, which is mainly suitable for fingers, toes and ears.

8. Dialing method:

Thumb, palm root or elbow act on the treatment site, vertically act on tendons, muscles, ligaments and other tissues, and move back and forth for treatment.

9, pull method:

Use external force to make joints bend, expand, contract and rotate quickly, which is mainly used for all joints.

10, stretching method:

It is necessary to pull the joint along the longitudinal axis of the limb, which can restore dislocation and smooth the joint.

1 1, others:

In addition to the above-mentioned techniques suitable for adults, the techniques mainly suitable for children include kneading, pounding and scraping, as well as the techniques of wasp entering the hole, carrying water into the soil, fishing for the moon from the bottom, and flattering horses across the Tianhe River.