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What is Bojin Therapy?

  Bojin is a specialized TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) therapy focusing on deep-seated tension and pain relief through targeted, precise techniques along meridian points and muscle layers. It combines aspects of TCM’s meridian massage with a unique approach that dives beneath the surface, releasing blockages, restoring blood flow, and enhancing qi (vital energy) circulation. Unlike …

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Arm, Elbow, and Wrist Pain: Chef and Kitchen Crew

Working in a busy kitchen is demanding, the fast pace to rush out orders is mentally and physically taxing.  Chefs and kitchen assistants often face repetitive tasks, heavy lifting, and prolonged periods of gripping and cutting, leading to stress build up particularly at the arms, elbows, and wrists.  The fast pace environment coupled with handling …

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Knee, Ankle, and Feet Pain: The Achilles Heel of Retail Specialists

Retail specialists play a crucial role in the daily functioning of stores, running daily operations and ensuring customer satisfaction. The demanding nature of this job often comes with physical challenges, such as standing for prolonged hours and carrying of heavy items. These actions can result in tension building up in the lower limbs manifesting as …

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What Is Bothering All Office Workers: Neck and Shoulder Pain

Office work often requires sitting stationary for long hours at a desk, and reduced movement often leads to a common issue: neck and shoulder pain. Today, we will explore the causes of neck and shoulder pain among office workers, how it impacts daily life, the challenges, and practical ways to overcome it. Additionally, we will …

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What causes parents’ lower back pain

Parenting is a rewarding journey, but it often comes with physical challenges, particularly lower back pain. This common ailment affects many parents due to the physical demands of childcare, such as lifting, carrying, and constant bending. Lower back pain can significantly impact a parent’s daily life, making it difficult to perform routine tasks and enjoy …

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How can you get daily pain?

In our fast-paced modern world, daily pain has become an all-too-common companion for many individuals. Whether it’s the result of long working hours, repetitive actions, stress, or lifestyle habits, pain can significantly impact our quality of life. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a unique approach to understanding and alleviating daily pain through manipulative massage techniques …

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Trigger Point Therapy for Seniors

Seniors, stay active and agile with TCM tuina

As people age, maintaining an active and agile lifestyle becomes increasingly important for overall health and well-being. Regular physical activity can help prevent many age-related conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis , and cognitive decline. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a variety of therapeutic practices that can support seniors in staying active and agile. One …

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Common Swimmer Issues

Swimmers, enhance your strokes with trigger point therapy

Swimming is a demanding sport that requires a blend of strength, endurance, flexibility, and technique. Swimmers often face numerous challenges during their training that can impact their performance, health, and overall well-being. Understanding these common issues and exploring effective solutions such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Tuina massage and trigger point therapy can significantly enhance …

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Improve your hiking experience

Love hiking? Trigger point therapy can help you climb higher

Hiking is a physically demanding activity that engages multiple muscle groups and requires both endurance and strength, especially when tackling challenging terrains. Maintaining the smooth flow of Qi (vital energy) and blood throughout the body is essential for physical health and optimal performance, from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective. Understanding the Hiker’s Body from …

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