Tuina & Self-Massage
Tuina is a trained manual practice. Self-massage on this site is a smaller, separate thing: slow rubbing of your own hands and forearms. It does not replace professional care.
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What tuina is
A professional hands-on tradition, and a clear line between that work and the self-massage on this site.
Beginner, about 6 min read
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A beginner hand and forearm self-massage
Three to five minutes of slow circles on the palm and soft strokes along the forearm.
Beginner, about 5 min read
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When to skip self-massage
A beginner list of reasons to wait, areas to avoid, and symptoms that are not a massage problem.
Beginner, about 6 min read