{"id":563,"date":"2018-12-13T07:49:08","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T07:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluffspetclinic.com\/?p=563"},"modified":"2022-05-04T19:20:49","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T19:20:49","slug":"four-legged-rejuvenation-the-benefits-of-tui-na-for-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluffspetclinic.com\/blog\/four-legged-rejuvenation-the-benefits-of-tui-na-for-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Four-Legged Rejuvenation: The Benefits of Tui Na for Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Who among us can deny the pleasure and benefits of a good massage? Whether you have sore muscles, are recovering from an injury, or simply enjoy a little bit of stress relief <\/span><\/a>from time to time, a good massage can certainly hit the spot. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It probably comes as no surprise that massage can have many of the same benefits for pets as it does for people, and that more pet owners are turning to massage as a way to help ease pain and promote healing in their fur babies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever considered booking a massage for Fido or Fluffy, we invite you to consider Tui-Na, a form of traditional Chinese massage therapy. Tui-Na for pets is growing in popularity as a non-invasive, drug-free way to speed healing and increase well-being (and the pets seem to enjoy it as well).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tui-Na 101<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tui-Na, pronounced \u201ctwee na\u201d, is a form of manipulative bodywork based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). By performing Tui-Na, which can be roughly translated as \u201cpinch and pull\u201d, the practitioner is attempting to removing any blockages or other disruptions to the natural flow of the body\u2019s energy along the meridians and muscles, thus bringing the energy back into proper alignment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This popular TCM modality is not generally used for relaxation purposes, but rather as a treatment for pain, injury, and a variety of musculoskeletal concerns. Tui-Na is often used in conjunction with other TCM therapies, such as acupuncture, herbalism, t\u2019ai chi, and fire cupping. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tui Na for Pets<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pets, like people, can be negatively affected by blockages to the continuous flow of energy and blood throughout their bodies. According to the principles of TCM, when the body of a human or animal becomes unbalanced, their health is more likely to become compromised. Tui-Na is a highly effective technique that can address a variety of health issues in pets, including:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n