Tactile therapies play an important role in traditional Chinese medicine. Tactile therapies use touch and body contact to promote healing, relaxation, and overall well-being. TCM utilizes a number of tactile therapies, including percussion massage therapy, acupressure, and acupuncture.
Common tactile therapies in TCM include:
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy involves the manipulation of soft tissues in the body, such as muscles and connective tissues, to improve circulation, reduce tension, and promote relaxation. There are many massage techniques, including Swedish massage and deep tissue massage.
Percussion massage therapy utilizes mechanical aids to penetrate the deepest layers of muscles to relieve tension and tightness. Percussion massage can help improve flexibility and range of motion and leave your muscles feeling lighter, looser, and stronger.
Acupressure
Acupressure involves the application of pressure to specific points on the body, often along meridians or energy pathways. It is based on the principles of TCM and aims to balance the flow of energy (qi or chi) in the body, promoting physical and emotional well-being. Acupressure is used to treat a variety of symptoms, including pain, nausea, insomnia, and stress.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body, known as acupuncture points or acupoints. The insertion of needles into the skin provides many tactile sensations; practitioners often twirl, rotate, or gently manipulate the needles to enhance therapeutic effects.
Acupuncture can increase blood and oxygen flow to the cells, help reduce inflammation, and stimulate the body’s natural immune response. It is used to address several conditions and is particularly effective for pain management, stress reduction, and promoting overall well-being.
Other kinds of tactile therapies include reflexology (applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears), craniosacral therapy (subtle movements to the cranial and sacral bones to address conditions related to the central nervous system and enhance the body’s ability to self-heal), reiki (the laying on of hands to channel healing energy), and haptonomy (used in the context of pregnancy, childbirth, and parent-child relationships, it involves the use of touch and communication to establish a sense of connection and bonding between individuals).
Acupuncture and Other Tactile Therapies in Orange, CA
Orange, CA acupuncture clinic Quality Açu offers a wide range of safe and effective tactile therapies to help manage pain, promote healing, and restore balance and vitality. We take a holistic approach to health and wellness, one that seeks to identify and address the underlying causes of a medical condition. Our treatments are based on methods that have been used to provide relief for chronic pain and other ailments for thousands of years. Call us today to schedule a consultation with licensed acupuncturist Greg G. Maruki (L.Ac, MAOM).
You can reach QualityAcu by using our online form or call us at 714-532-2827. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. QualityAcu is conveniently located at 2832 E. Chapman Ave., just East of Hwy 55. We accept most PPO insurance and always welcome new patients.
