Chinese massage is an important component of traditional Chinese medicine, primarily involving techniques that stimulate acupoints and meridians to regulate the body, relieve pain, and promote health. Below are several common types of Chinese massage:

### 1. **Tui Na Massage**

   - **Characteristics**: Focuses on techniques such as pushing, grasping, pressing, and rubbing, combined with acupoint and meridian theory.

   - **Effects**: Unblocks meridians, relieves muscle tension, and improves blood circulation.

   - **Applications**: Neck and shoulder pain, back pain, joint discomfort, etc.

   - **Techniques**:

     - **Pushing**: Using the palm or thumb to push along the direction of the meridians.

     - **Grasping**: Pinching muscles or acupoints with fingers.

     - **Pressing**: Applying pressure to acupoints with fingertips or palms.

     - **Rubbing**: Circular friction on the skin surface with the palm.

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### 2. **Acupressure**

   - **Characteristics**: Focuses on stimulating specific acupoints to regulate the flow of qi and blood.

   - **Effects**: Relieves pain, regulates internal organ functions, and boosts immunity.

   - **Applications**: Headaches, insomnia, indigestion, etc.

   - **Common Acupoints**:

     - **Hegu (LI4)**: Relieves headaches and toothaches.

     - **Zusanli (ST36)**: Regulates the spleen and stomach, enhances physical strength.

     - **Neiguan (PC6)**: Relieves palpitations and nausea.

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### 3. **Meridian Massage**

   - **Characteristics**: Massage performed along the pathways of meridians to promote the flow of qi and blood.

   - **Effects**: Regulates overall qi and blood, relieves fatigue, and improves subhealth conditions.

   - **Applications**: Whole-body regulation, chronic fatigue, low immunity.

   - **Common Meridians**:

     - **Bladder Meridian**: Massage along both sides of the back to relieve back pain.

     - **Gallbladder Meridian**: Massage along the outer side of the legs to improve lower limb circulation.

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### 4. **Finger Pressure Massage**

   - **Characteristics**: Applies pressure to acupoints using fingers or elbows.

   - **Effects**: Deep muscle relaxation and pain relief.

   - **Applications**: Deep muscle soreness, chronic pain.

   - **Techniques**: Vertical pressure on acupoints using fingertips or elbows with moderate force.

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### 5. **Tapping Massage**

   - **Characteristics**: Tapping body parts with palms or tools.

   - **Effects**: Promotes blood circulation, relaxes muscles, and detoxifies.

   - **Applications**: Limb soreness, fatigue recovery.

   - **Techniques**: Light or heavy tapping with palms or tools, gradually increasing intensity.

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### 6. **Spine Pinching Massage**

   - **Characteristics**: Pinching along both sides of the spine.

   - **Effects**: Regulates organ functions and enhances immunity.

   - **Applications**: Digestive issues in children, subhealth conditions in adults.

   - **Techniques**: Pinching the skin along both sides of the spine with the thumb and index finger, moving upward.

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### 7. **Foot Reflexology**

   - **Characteristics**: Regulates the whole body by massaging reflex zones on the feet.

   - **Effects**: Relieves fatigue, improves sleep, and regulates internal organ functions.

   - **Applications**: Whole-body regulation, adjunct therapy for chronic conditions.

   - **Techniques**: Applying pressure to foot reflex zones with the thumb or tools.

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### 8. **Hot Stone Massage**

   - **Characteristics**: Combines heated stones with massage techniques.

   - **Effects**: Deep relaxation, dispels cold and dampness, promotes blood circulation.

   - **Applications**: Cold and damp constitutions, muscle stiffness.

   - **Techniques**: Placing heated stones on acupoints and combining with Tui Na techniques.