本書由中醫(yī)按摩專家為中醫(yī)愛好者專門編寫,目的是將最基本的中醫(yī)按摩方法如按、摩、揉、捏、推、拿、提等的操作方法、要點(diǎn)、注意事項(xiàng)等,在最短的時間內(nèi)告知讀者,使中醫(yī)愛好者學(xué)會簡單的中醫(yī)按摩方法,從而進(jìn)行自我保健,達(dá)到有病祛病、無病防病的目的。                                    
		
	
                                                                                                                            Chapter One  Understanding TCM
  Section 1  A Basic Introduction to TCM
    1.Basic Theories of TCM
    2.Philosophical Foundations of Chinese Medicine
    3.Visceral Manifestation
    4.Qi, Blood and Liquids
    5.The Meridian System
  Section Two  Aeupoints
    1.What Is an Acupoint
    2.Classification of Acupoints
    3.Methods of Locating Aeupoints
    4.Commonly Used Acupoints
Chapter Two  The Basics of TCM Massage
  Section One  Understanding Massage
    1.What Is TCM massage                                                                                                Chapter One  Understanding TCM
  Section 1  A Basic Introduction to TCM
    1.Basic Theories of TCM
    2.Philosophical Foundations of Chinese Medicine
    3.Visceral Manifestation
    4.Qi, Blood and Liquids
    5.The Meridian System
  Section Two  Aeupoints
    1.What Is an Acupoint
    2.Classification of Acupoints
    3.Methods of Locating Aeupoints
    4.Commonly Used Acupoints
Chapter Two  The Basics of TCM Massage
  Section One  Understanding Massage
    1.What Is TCM massage
    2.The Essentials of the Techniques
    3.What Kinds of Diseases Can Be Treated with Massage
    4.When Is Massage Not Indicated
    5.Cautions Regarding Massage
  Section Two  Common Techniques
    1.One-Finger Pushing
    2.Rolling
    3.Pushing
    4.Rubbing
    5.Kneading
    6.Rub-Rolling
    7.Scrubbing
    8.Wiping Technique
    9.Sweeping
    10.Pressing
    11.Grasping
    12.Plucking
    13.Fingernail Pressing
    14.Holding-Twisting
    15.Spine Pinching.
    16.Vibrating
    17.Shaking
    18.Tapping
    19.Rotating
    20.Pulling-Stretching
    21.Bending and Stretching
Chapter Three  Alleviate a Discomfort in Ten Minutes
  Section One  Nine Kinds of Common Soft-Tissue Discomforts
    1.Stiff Neck
    2.Soreness and Pain of the Neck
    3.Shoulder Pain
    4.Lateral Elbow Pain
    5.Wrist Pain
    6.Chronic Lower Back Pain
    7.Calf Spasm
    8.Knee Pain
    9.Heel Pain
  Section Two  Twelve Kinds, of Common Internal Medical Discomforts
    1.Headache
    2.Visual Fatigue
    3.Tinnitus
    4.Insomnia
    5.Dry and Itchy Throat
    6.Nasal Obstruction
    7.Oppression of the Chest
    8.Hiccups
    9.Abdominal Distension
    10.Constipation
    11.Hypertension
    12.Carsickness
  Section Three  Four Kinds of Common Discomforts of Women
    1.Hyperplasia of the Breast Glands
    2.Postpartum Hypogalactia
    3.Dysmenorrhea
    4.Climacteric Syndrome
  Section Four  Three Kinds of Common Discomforts of Children
    1.Constipation
    2.Anorexia
    3.Enuresis
Chapter Four  Therapeutic Massage
  Section one Losing Weight of the Abdomen
  Section Two General Body Massage
    1.Massage of Head and Face
    2.Massage of Chest and Abdomen
    3.Massage of Upper Limbs
    4.Massage of the Frontal Side of the Lower Limbs
    5.Massage oPthe Neck, Shoulder, Back and Waist
    6.Massage of the Back of the Lower Limbs