Legend 1: In Liang Wudi, Dharma Bodhi inherited the ancient massage methods and added six methods: kneading, rolling, twisting and twisting.

Legend 2: Buddhist Zen language means the unity of all things.

In the Song Dynasty, monk Juyu asked monk Tianlong for Buddhism, and Tianlong put up a finger to let Juyu realize the Tao. Today's examinee: Li Jianchen, a martial artist of Xianfeng in Qing Dynasty, lived in Yangzhou and passed it on to Ding Fengshan. Today, Zhu Chunting and Wang are the fourth generation descendants of Li. Fourteen methods are commonly used in one-finger Zen massage, namely, massage, rolling, twisting, twisting, shaking and rubbing. It is characterized by following the meridian, skill and accurate acupoint selection, and is suitable for miscellaneous diseases of women and children.

Second, rolling massage.

Ding Jifeng, the founder of rolling massage, was originally a master of Yizhichan massage. In clinic, the rolling method was invented by taking the rolling method as the main means, combined with the passive movements of kneading, pressing, twisting and limbs. Characterized in that:

(a) based on the meridian theory, combined with the theory of physiology, anatomy, pathology and other practical basis.

(2) After careful inspection, handle it lightly and flexibly. Because of the large contact area, high pressure, softness and comfort, it is beneficial to dredge meridians, promote qi and promote blood circulation. Its application scope mainly includes hemiplegia, polio, neck, shoulder, waist and hip, and soft tissue sprain and contusion of limbs and joints.

Third, internal massage.

Internal strength massage, represented by Ma Wanqi and Ma Wanlong, is characterized by emphasizing the overall concept, strengthening the body resistance and eliminating evil spirits, and guiding patients to exercise with Shaolin internal strength. Its techniques include rubbing (five-finger grip), pointing (including elbow pressure), closing, sweeping, sorting, splitting, shaking, rubbing, stretching, hitting (slapping, boxing, beating with a stick) and so on. Another feature of medical massage is the combination of wet and hot compress and clubbed fingers.

Fourth, bonesetting massage

Bone-setting massage is also called bone-setting massage and traumatology massage. It is a massage method with diagnosis and treatment scope, which is used to correct a kind of bone injury diseases, such as bone suture malocclusion, tendon bending and so on. Its basic techniques are massage, touching and lifting. Clinical application can be divided into bonesetting manipulation and massage manipulation, but they can be used together. Du, Huang Dongshan and Lu Wen are famous modern bonesetting massage masters in China. Bone-setting massage plays an important role in the treatment of bone injury. Correct application of bone-setting manipulation can make the fracture patients recover, the trapped patients recover, the fracture patients recover and the sudden patients recover. "Essentials of Bone-Setting Psychotherapy" says: Different techniques are suitable, the sooner they can be delayed, whether they leave a disability or not, all of which are related to the proper use of techniques.

Five, acupoint massage

Acupoint massage, or shiatsu massage and acupuncture therapy. Clinically, it is mainly a massage method of pinching human meridian points with acupressure points to prevent and treat diseases. Su Wen's Theory of Great Pain says: If you press it, the heat will come and the heat will stop the pain. This method is characterized by strong induction, quick action and little damage. The basic technique is to press the acupoint with the thumb end or rib surface, without moving, stirring or slipping. In addition, there are claw-clamping, elbow pressing, acupoint tapping and needling. Modern shiatsu schools include Zheng Huaixian's manipulation of acupoints, chiropractic therapy, chest acupressure and shiatsu anesthesia.

Sixth, children massage

Child massage or child massage. It is recorded in the silk book "Fifty-two Prescriptions for Diseases" in the Western Han Dynasty that children's affected parts rub around spoons to treat diseases. Treating abdominal pain by introducing chiropractic therapy with Jin Jiao Bei Ji Fang. Tang's "Thousand Daughters" introduced the application of ointment on children's chimneys, hands and feet to drive away the cold. Tang's "The Secret of Outer Taiwan" records that * * * is used on the head and back to prevent children from being restless at night. Su Fang's prescription in Song Dynasty has the method of pinching umbilicus to treat the symptoms of pinching umbilicus and tuyere.

In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, there were experts specializing in massage for children. There are more than 30 kinds of children's massage works, and now there are about 10 kinds. Among them, Acupuncture Classic (160 1 year) is the earliest extant massage book for children. The Complete Book of Children's Massage Recipes and Vital Infants' Pulse is the earliest extant monograph on children's massage (single book).

Clinical characteristics of infantile massage;

(1) Emphasize the manipulative procedures: first face, then upper limbs, then chest and abdomen, then lower back, then lower limbs.

(2) Emphasize the reinforcing and reducing effect of manipulation: if the manipulation is supplemented, the direct manipulation is the clearing. Slow rubbing is tonic, and urgent rubbing is diarrhea.

(3) Pay attention to the application of ointment, and massage with onion ginger juice, talcum powder or cold water according to different seasons and diseases, which can not only protect delicate skin, but also enhance the curative effect of manipulation. The target of children's massage generally refers to children under the age of six, and the younger the age, the better the curative effect.

Remind you: At present, there are six major tuina academic schools in Chinese mainland. This folk prescription comes from the internet. Please follow the doctor's advice before use.