Tui na: A Manual of Chinese Massage Therapy

The Practice of Tui Na: Principles, Diagnostics and Working with the Sinew Channels by Rob Aspell
	Contents
	Foreword by Damo Mitchell
	Acknowledgements
	Introduction
	Section 1: Foundations of Tui Na
		1. Introduction to Tui Na
			Core principles of Tui Na
			Benefits of Tui Na
			Safe practice of Tui Na
		2. Approaches to Practice and Practitioner Development
			Approaches to practice
			The nine therapeutic methods of Tui Na (Jiu Fa, 九法)
			Patient after-care
		3. The Sinew Channels (Jing Jin, 经筋)
			Categorisation of the channels and collaterals (Jing Luo, 经络)
			Introduction to the Sinew channels (Jing Jin, 经筋)
			Pairings and groupings of the Sinew channels
			Acupoints and the Sinew channels
			Functions of the Sinew channels as a whole
			Relationship between the Sinew channels and the Primary channels
			Relationship between the Sinew channels and the Zang Fu (脏腑) organs
			The Sinew channels and Wei Qi (衛氣)
			The sequence of Qi flow within the Sinew channels
			The Sinew channels and external pathogenic factors
			The Sinew channels and diagnosis
			Leg Tai Yang (Bladder) Sinew channel
			Leg Shao Yang (Gall Bladder) Sinew channel
			Leg Yang Ming (Stomach) Sinew channel
			Arm Tai Yang (Small Intestine) Sinew channel
			Arm Shao Yang (San Jiao) Sinew Channel
			Arm Yang Ming (Large Intestine) Sinew channel
			Leg Tai Yin (Spleen) Sinew channel
			Arm Tai Yin (Lung) Sinew channel
			Leg Shao Yin (Kidney) Sinew channel
			Arm Shao Yin (Heart) Sinew channel
			Leg Jue Yin (Liver) Sinew channel
			Arm Jue Yin (Pericardium) Sinew channel
	Section 2: Diagnostics of Tui Na
		4. Diagnostics of Tui Na
			The importance of the Diaphragm and breathing
			Understanding pain in Chinese Medicine
			The nature of pain
		5. Assessment of the Sinew Channels through Observation, Inquiry and Palpation
			Observation
			Inquiry
			Palpation
		6. Assessment of the Sinew Channels through Movement and Engagement
			Pairing of the Sinew channels
			Assessment of the Sinew channels through strength and engagement
		7. Special Examinations
			The spine
			Upper extremities
			Lower extremities
	Section 3: Hand Techniques
		8. Introduction to Tui Na Techniques
			The Five Virtues of Tui Na
			Shaping the body’s landscape
			Applying the correct pressure during treatment
			The six basic technique categories
			Choosing and combining Tui Na techniques – prescription building
		9. Tui Na Hand Techniques
			按法 An Fa (pressing)
			擦法 Ca Fa (to-and-fro rubbing)
			搓法 Cuo Fa (palm twisting)
			滚法 Gun Fa (rolling)
			抖法 Dou Fa (shaking)
			击法 Ji Fa (striking/percussing)
			摇法 Ma Fa (wiping)
			摩法 Mo Fa (circular rubbing)
			拿法 Na Fa (grasping)
			捻法 Nian Fa (finger twisting)
			捏法 Nie Fa (pinching)
			拍法 Pai Fa (patting)
			揉法 Rou Fa (kneading)
			弹拨法 Tan Bo Fa (plucking)
			推法 Tui Fa (pushing)
			振法 Zhen Fa (vibrating)
			一指禅推法 Yi Zhi Chan Tui Fa (single finger meditation pushing)
			Passive joint manipulation techniques
				拔伸法 Ba Shen Fa (traction)
				扳法 Ban Fa (pulling and/or twisting)
				摇法 Yao Fa (rocking/rotating)
	Section 4: Treatment Guidelines
		10. Treatment Guidelines
			Stages of treatment
			Treatment of common conditions
		11. Mental/Emotional Disorders
			The Five Spirits (Wu Shen, 五神)
			Treatment to regulate the Shen (神)
			The Seven Emotions (七情, Qi Qing)
			Treatment to regulate the emotions
			Key acupressure points
			Anxiety
			Depression
		12. Respiratory Disorders
			Key acupressure points
			Releasing the diaphragm
			Treatment of conditions affecting the respiratory system
		13. Digestive Disorders
			Key acupressure points
			Opening and regulating the abdomen
			Abdominal palpation and release techniques
			Constipation
			Diarrhoea
			Food retention
		14. Gynaecological Disorders
			Key acupressure points
			The four phases of the menstrual cycle
			Phase One: Menstruation
			Phase Two: The Follicular Phase
			Phase Three: Ovulation
			Phase Four: The Luteal Phase
		15. Musculoskeletal Disorders
			General headaches
			General neck pain
			General lower back pain
			Treatment of the upper limbs
			General shoulder pain
			General elbow pain
			General wrist pain
			Treatment of the lower limbs
			General knee pain
			General ankle pain (including plantar fasciitis)
	Index