Tui Na is one of the 'Four Pillars' of Chinese medicine (alongside Acupuncture, herbal medicine and Qi Gong) and is a form of bodywork that includes acupressure, massage techniques, assisted stretching, and joint mobilisations or adjustments that are all based on the key medical principles and diagnostics of the Classics of Chinese medicine.
This book is an accessible clinical handbook of Tui Na principles and practice. Tui Na can be used as much more than a musculoskeletal therapy, but in order to use it to its full potential as a medical intervention, it is essential to understand its uses on the Sinew channel system as opposed to the other channel systems commonly used within acupuncture. Tui Na requires an understanding of the principles and pathways of the Sinew channels as a standalone system of the body, as well as its relationship to the other channel and organ systems, and this book provides an accessible introduction to these channels before moving onto Tui Na practice. There are Sections on Diagnosis and Assessment, Techniques and Treatments with hand and joint manipulation techniques covered in detail, along with instruction on developing a Tui Na prescription and protocols for the treatment of common conditions. This book can be used by beginners studying on a hands-on practical course in Tui Na, in addition to qualified C hinese medicine and Tui Na practitioners.
Introduction. Section 1: Foundations of Tui Na. 1. Introduction to Tui Na. 2. Approaches to Practice and Practitioner Development. 3. Jing Jin (??) - The Sinew Channels. Section 2: Diagnostics. 4. Diagnostics in Tui Na. 5. Assessment of the Sinew Channels through Observation, Inquiry, and Palpation. 6. Assessment of the Sinew Channels. 7. Special Examinations. Section 3: Techniques. 8. Introduction to the Tui Na Techniques. 9. The Tui Na Hand Techniques. Section 4: Treatments. 10. Treatment Guidelines. 11. Treatment of Common Conditions. 12. Mental / Emotional Disorders. 13. Respiratory Disorders. 14. Digestive Disorders. 15. Gynaecological Disorders. 16. Musculoskeletal Disorders. Appendix A: Behaviour of Fascia.
'A well-executed and pragmatic therapeutic approach in the art of Tui Na. The Practiceof Tui Na has placed great emphasis on the sinew channels (Jing Jin) which has beenlargely underestimated by many Tui Na therapists. This book broadens the clinicalapplication of Tui Na especially for the treatment of mental and emotional disorders, aswell as other diseases with clear treatment guidelines. A truly exceptional read.' -Weixiang Wang, Guest professor of Nanjing University of C hinese Medicine, C hina,Dean of Shenzhou Open University of TC M, Amsterdam'Rob Aspell clearly has a deep understanding of this subject area and a great writingstyle, as this has been one of the easiest books for me to pick up and work through.Having studied Tui Na over a number of years, I found this book most invaluable as ithelped pull together my understanding of the principles and diagnostics into somethingthat is usable and effective. The Practice of Tui Na is an incredibly detailed book on thesubject of Tui Na, and it seems that both complete beginner and experiencedpractitioner of the practice would greatly benefit from reading it.' - Jason Smith, SeniorNei Gong Instructor of Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts
