The Chinese have been known all over the world for their traditional medicines. Like Qigong, it is one of the fundamental approaches that have been availed by many Asian people mostly by the Chinese. It is popular in the promotion of good health as well as a good tool to shield the body from diseases. Qigong massage has been part of the culture of numerous Orientals for thousands of years since its introduction as a provider of health benefits.
If we study Chinese medicine, it tells us that the human body consists of two components. The Yin body (also known as Qi body) is the inner body. It is the origin of life and its foundation. It serves as the anchor of health and long life. It provides the foundation where the Yang is allowed to grow. If the Yin energy is low or increases abruptly, the Yang is also weak and falls ill. In Chinese medicine, if such situation continues, damage on the physical body is inevitable. Qigong massage is aimed at enhancing the wellness of the Yin body or Qi body.
Qigong is a product of extensive studies and practice for five thousand years. It was utilized purposely to improve the health of its patrons. It is also claimed to have treated numerous diseases and slowed down the aging process. Many testify that athletes have recovered faster than normal from injuries suffered from their sports activities. Majority of Qigong massage enthusiasts are involved in martial arts like tai chi and kung fu. These people are normally practicing Tui Na method that has concentration in sports medicine. It involves pushing, kneading and stretching of the muscles instead of the usual pressing and pinching of acupressure points. It has lesser side effects when compared to drug or chemical based modern day treatments. The practice of Tui Na complements Qigong massage on many aspects. Qigong has been effective in treating fatigue, pains, body aches, tension and other stress related health issues.
As Qigong is concentrated on the Qi body that resulted in the treatment of various ailments as previously mentioned, it is different on many western medicines where treatment is focused on the symptoms rather than the illness. Chinese doctors normally take note of the Qi levels of the 12 main Qi points. In acupressure, these refer to the twelve main meridians. These are connected to every vital internal organ and they are checked how they function to each other as a whole. The abnormality detected is normally addressed by Qigong massage, acupuncture or herbs.
A professional Qigong massage practitioner knows well his Qi healing process. He expertly utilizes his personal Qi to illustrate well to his patient. As Qigong massage is founded on delivering the Qi energetic system, it must remove the imbalances or blockages along those systems that promote sickness to the Qi body. It must be able to clear the circulatory systems of these problems in order to make the Qi body healthy and responsive to the needs of the Yang body.
