Acupuncture and moxibustion and Massage in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Unique Charm and International Development of Non drug Therapy

As an important part of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion and massage of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), with their unique non drug therapy, have shown extraordinary charm in the prevention, treatment of diseases and health care. This article will introduce the principle, indications and efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion and massage in detail, and show their unique advantages in the treatment of painful diseases, nervous system diseases, psychological diseases and other aspects through case analysis. At the same time, it will discuss their international development status and future trends.

Principles of acupuncture and moxibustion and Massage

• Acupuncture and moxibustion: acupuncture and moxibustion is to stimulate the potential of meridians, regulate yin and yang, balance the functions of zang fu organs, and achieve the purpose of treating diseases by acupuncture at specific points. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that the meridians in the human body are channels for the circulation of qi and blood, connecting the organs and limbs with the various bones. By stimulating acupoints, acupuncture and moxibustion can dredge the meridians, harmonize qi and blood, and restore the balance of the human body.

• Tuina: Tuina is based on the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine, which uses manual massage to stimulate meridians and acupoints, regulate the circulation of qi and blood in the body, and achieve the goal of treating diseases. Tuina has various techniques, including pushing, holding, pressing, rubbing, kneading, shaking, and shaking. It can act on the surface of the human body, promote blood circulation through external forces, relieve muscle tension, and improve local circulation.

Indications and therapeutic effects of acupuncture and moxibustion and massage

Acupuncture and moxibustion and massage have significant curative effects on many diseases. According to the approval of the World Health Organization, acupuncture and moxibustion therapy is effective for respiratory system diseases, digestive system diseases, nervous system diseases and other diseases. Tuina is suitable for various musculoskeletal diseases, digestive system diseases, neurological diseases, etc., especially for relieving muscle tension and improving local circulation, which has significant effects.

• Painful diseases: acupuncture and moxibustion and massage have unique advantages in treating painful diseases. For example, for the pain caused by cervical spondylosis, periarthritis of shoulder, prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc, acupuncture and moxibustion can stimulate relevant points to dredge the meridians and relieve the pain; Tuina can relieve muscle tension, improve local blood circulation, and alleviate pain through manual massage.

• Nervous system diseases: acupuncture and moxibustion and massage also play an important role in the treatment of nervous system diseases. For example, stroke sequelae, facial paralysis, neurasthenia, etc., acupuncture and moxibustion can promote nerve regeneration and repair by regulating the function of the nervous system; Tuina can improve brain blood circulation, relieve nerve tension, and promote nerve function recovery through manual massage.

• Psychological diseases: In recent years, acupuncture and moxibustion and massage have also been gradually applied in the treatment of psychological diseases. For example, depression, anxiety, etc., acupuncture and moxibustion can improve emotional state by regulating hormone levels in the body; Tuina can relieve physical tension, promote physical and mental relaxation, and improve psychological state through manual massage.

case analysis

Take the treatment of cervical spondylosis with acupuncture and massage as an example. A female patient in her 50s sought medical attention due to recurrent neck stiffness and pain for three years. After detailed examination and diagnosis, the doctor formulated a comprehensive treatment plan of acupuncture and massage for him. By needling relevant acupoints and combining massage techniques to massage the neck muscles, the patient’s cervical pain was significantly relieved and neck mobility was also significantly improved. This case fully demonstrates the unique advantages of acupuncture and massage in the treatment of painful diseases.

International development status and future trend of acupuncture and moxibustion and massage

With the increasing recognition of traditional Chinese medicine in the world, the internationalization of acupuncture and massage is also accelerating. More and more countries and regions begin to accept and promote acupuncture and massage therapy. In developed countries such as Europe and the United States, acupuncture and massage have become a common alternative therapy, which is widely used in pain management, nervous system diseases, psychological diseases and other fields.

In the future, with the progress of science and technology and the in-depth development of globalization, the internationalization process of acupuncture and massage will be further accelerated. On the one hand, acupuncture and massage will be combined with modern medicine to form a more scientific and systematic treatment method; On the other hand, the international promotion of acupuncture and massage will also pay more attention to cultural exchanges and personnel training, and promote the popularization and development of acupuncture and massage in the world.

In a word, as the representatives of non drug therapy, acupuncture and moxibustion and massage play an important role in the prevention, treatment of diseases and health care with their unique charm. Through continuous exploration and practice, acupuncture and moxibustion and massage will show a broader prospect in the future international development.