Chapter 1 Flashcards
Limitations and reason for them
- Physical
- Emotional
- Verbal
- Social
- —-all include sexual boundries
To protect self and others
What are the functions of Tui Na?
- Regulate Yin and Yang
2. Return body to homeostasis
3 ways to practice
Rice bag, human body, frequently seen disease
How do you find C7?
The lowest one that moves
How do you find T1?
Directly below C7, does NOT move.
How do you find L4?
It is even with the illiac crest.
Functions of trapezius
Elevates shoulders, upper rotation of scapula
What muscles connect to the spinous process?
Multifity, rhomboids, trapezius, rotary, and lats.
Quadratus lucorum
Lateral flexion of pelvis, extension of vetebral column
Techniques that are good for acupuncture points
Flicking, 1 finger pushing, vibrating, pressing, kneading
Techniques used for large muscles
Rolling, kneading, striking, pushing, pressing
Common Manipulations
- warming
- dredging (break up stagnation)
- reinforcing (raise yang, tonify body) **
- reducing (body temp, rectify qi circulation)
- sweating (wind cold, wind heat)
- harmonizing
- dissipating (phlegm or food stag)
- clearing (heat, febrile disease)
- emetic (purging/vomit)
- resolving (qi mass)
Posture analysis
Start at feet, end at head
Look for symmetry, inflammation, favoring, etc
Pay attention to:
Posture, patient, technique, and intent
1 finger pushing is good for:
Joints, tendons, acupuncture points
Inquiry: Old Charts
Onset
Location
Duration
Characteristics Alleviated/aggravated Radiation Temporal (seasons, time of day) Symptoms associated