Treatment for Children

 

Traditional Chinese Medicine promotes the use of both acupuncture and therapeutic massage, or Tui Na, for the treatment of infants. Until the age of 10, children respond well to this gentle form of therapy. Learn about the various conditions that Tui Na can heal.

 

Pediatric acupuncture is normally only used when the client is old enough to be still on the treatment couch. Special super thin needles and techniques are used to make the acupuncture painless and quick. It can be used however in certain cases with babies and new borns.

 

The ancient Chinese practice of therapeutic massage, or Tui Na, is a sophisticated technique that can be used to treat not only aches and pains, but also medical conditions like insomnia, hypertension, ulcers, and arthritis. Tui Na looks beyond muscular tension to stimulate the natural healing capability of our bodies. By applying pressure to specific points along the skin, the massage therapist can promote the release of neurotransmitters that help to strengthen the immune system.

 

Application of Pediatric Tui Na

 

Pediatric massage applies these same massage techniques to the development of a healthy sensation of touch in young children.

 

Research has shown that babies and infants thrive from the touch of a loving parent. In fact, children who receive this sort of attention are healthier and gain weight properly throughout their development.

 

In addition to promoting healthy maturation, pediatric Tui Na can also treat a number of conditions that children suffer from. These include nausea, lack of appetite, fever, nightmares, and bed-wetting. A single massage session will last as long as 30 minutes, and should be performed as often as necessary given the nature of the child's condition. The techniques are easy to learn and can therefore be reinforced at home between sessions with a professional.

 

Clinical Evidence Supports the Use of Pediatric Tui Na.

 

Tui Na is a Gentle Alternative to Acupuncture

 

Tui Na is an especially attractive option for treating children because it is so gentle and induces no unwanted side effects. Pressure points are activated without the use of needles, so the overall flow of energy can be manipulated, just as with the practice of acupuncture. A practitioner of Tui Na can identify blockages in the meridians, imbalances of Chi and blood, and use soothing massage to restore the body to a healthy and strong state.

 

 

Due to the inherent nature of inserting needles during acupuncture and using cupping treatments, there is a slight possibly of Bruising, Hematoma, swelling and/or discoloration of/at the treatment site. The Oriental Medicine Clinic can in no way be held responsible if this occurs.