Chi Nei Tsang
(Abdominal Massage)

Chi = Energy
nei tsang = Internal Organ

Chi Nei Tsang I is a massage technique that originated from traditional Chinese medicine and Taoist philosophy. The practice focuses on the abdominal area, where negative emotions and tension can accumulate and create blockages in the flow of energy throughout the body.
The massage involves using various techniques to release these blockages and stimulate the flow of energy, which can help promote healing and relieve stress. By releasing tension in the abdomen, the technique can help improve digestion, reduce bloating and constipation, and eliminate toxins from the body.
In addition to its physical benefits, Chi Nei Tsang I is also said to have emotional and spiritual benefits. By releasing negative emotions that are stored in the abdomen, the technique can help promote a sense of well-being and balance.
Overall, Chi Nei Tsang I is a holistic approach to healing that focuses on the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit. It is a gentle and non-invasive technique that can be used to complement other forms of healing or as a standalone therapy.


What are the benefits of CNT?
⚫︎relieve the body of excess stagnation
⚫︎reliese unprocessed emotions
⚫︎improve digestive system
⚫︎improving elimination and stimulating the lymphatic and the circulatory systems
⚫︎strengthens the immune system and improve metabolism
⚫︎helps correct the postural problems including internal organs
⚫︎releases deep-seated tensions and restores vitality
⚫︎helpful with chronic pains such as back, neck and shoulder, legs, feet, pilvis
⚫︎connecting and aware of your body and centering

Contraindications for CNT
⚫︎Pregnant or less than 3 months post-partum
⚫︎During menstruation, using IUD
⚫︎If you have a pacemaker for your heart
⚫︎Having food 1-2h before
⚫︎If you have any of the following conditions need doctor permission
⚫︎Abdominal aortic aneurysm
⚫︎Malignant tumor
⚫︎Cancer
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Please note: For Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, advanced age will have mild pressure.

Why?
​While Chi nei tsang can effectively stimulate blood, lymphatic fluid, and qi flow, it may not be suitable for individuals with certain health conditions that put additional stress on their veins and arteries. If you're seeking alternative options that can effectively stimulate circulation without causing undue strain on your vascular system, please feel free to reach out to me for further assistance.


Research:
The use of abdominal massage to treat chronic constipation

A recent study showed that Abdominal massage reduced constipation and related abdominal discomfort. Constipation is a condition affecting the movement of the digestive system, marked by infrequent or challenging bowel movements (occurring less than three times weekly). Constipation can result from alterations in diet, medication, daily schedule, abdominal surgery, or sudden emotional stress.

For instance, Ayas et al. discovered that performing 15 minutes of daily abdominal massage reduced colonic transit time, abdominal bloating, and fecal incontinence, while increasing the frequency of bowel movements among 24 patients with spinal cord injuries (Ayas et al., 2006). Emily conducted the study at a group home for severely disabled adults, all of whom had been using laxatives regularly for an extended duration. At the outset of the study, all laxatives were discontinued, and instead, the participants received daily abdominal massage using moderate-pressure techniques such as effleurage, kneading, and vibration.

Abdominal massage can promote peristalsis, shorten colonic transit time, enhance bowel movement frequency in constipated patients, and alleviate associated discomfort and pain.



References;Sinclair M. (2011). The use of abdominal massage to treat chronic constipation. Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 15(4), 436–445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2010.07.007