Boosting your child's immune system with
Pediatrics Tuina
By Physician Amanda Chua
26 Aug 2022
Adult vs Pediatrics Tuina, what's the difference?
Pediatrics Tuina is specifically catered for toddlers and infants between the ages of 1 month– 7 years old. As children have delicate and soft skin, different massage techniques are used compared to adult Tuina. Pediatrics Tuina involves quick and gentle strokes, it is not painful or harsh like Adult Tuina!
What are the benefits of TCM Pediatric Massage?
According to TCM principals, the body constitution of children are delicate as their respiratory and digestive systems are not fully mature. This is the reason why children are more prone to catching a cold, having indigestion, diarrhea and poor appetite! Frequent illnesses would further weakened the digestive system, impeding the proper absorption of nutrients and hence affecting the child's growth and development ;(
The benefits of Pediatric Tuina include:
Facilitates food digestion and absorption
Strengthens immune system
Supports physical and mental growth and development
Improves sleeping patterns
Improves motor development
Here's a 10 minute DIY pediatric Tuina routine that you can perform on your child to boost his / her immune system!
Somethings to take note of before we get started:
Cut your nails before performing this routine
Use quick but gentle strokes
Apply baby oil or powder at the area of massage
Massages can be done 1-2x a day
1) 补脾经 Nourishing the Spleen Meridian
Location : Side of the thumb, away from the other fingers.
Brush downwards from the tip towards the root of the thumb.
Frequency: 120 – 280 times / 1-3 mins
2) 揉板门 Knead Ban Men
Location: Fleshy part between thumb and base of the palm.
Use thumb to knead this point in a circular motion towards the palm.
Frequency: 120 – 280 times / 1-3 mins
3) 揉足三里 Massaging Zu San Li
Location: On the outer side of the leg, 4 fingers below the knee cap.
(P.S. Your child's 4 fingers, not yours :P)
Use thumb to knead this point in a circular motion.
Frequency: 120 – 280 times / 1-3 mins
Paediatric Tuina is a safe therapy, but a proper diagnosis is recommended before proceeding with massages!
Do consult a TCM physician for your child to receive proper diagnosis and a personalized consultation ;)
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