Scraping bone therapy, as a brilliant treasure of folk wisdom and traditional Chinese medicine, can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period when Hua Tuo performed a heroic act of scraping bone therapy on Guan Yu. It was formerly known as “scraping the classics to remove bones” and was officially named scraping bone therapy in the late Qing Dynasty. This therapy originated from the creative practice of the ancient working people in the long-term struggle against disease. Later, through the continuous intensive research and improvement of modern physicians, combined with the theory of acupuncture and moxibustion, it developed into a complete and effective physical stimulation therapy, which is a treasure in the external treatment of traditional Chinese medicine.
1、 Definition of Scraping Bone Therapy
Scraping therapy, in short, is the use of tools with smooth edges to perform scraping, stabbing, patting and other techniques on specific areas of the human body surface. It utilizes the conduction effect of the meridian system to promote smooth circulation of qi and blood in the body, repair damaged functions, loosen tissue adhesions, and effectively relieve patients’ pain, tension, fatigue and various disease symptoms. The core lies in the precise application of force by doctors on the patient’s surface or reflex points, using scraping techniques to achieve treatment goals.
2、 Characteristics and advantages of bone scraping therapy
Promote sleep quality, alleviate symptoms of dizziness, headache, and nausea, improve cerebral blood supply deficiency and dull facial skin color.
There is a significant improvement effect on shoulder periarthritis, shoulder and neck pain, frequent pillowing, and memory decline.
Enhance cerebral blood circulation and oxygen supply, prevent cervical lymph node enlargement and skin problems such as acne.
Prevent melanin deposition and pigmentation formation, while reducing the risk of dementia and cardiovascular diseases in the elderly, and relieving sore throat.
Balance the functions of the five organs and six viscera, prevent cervical and lumbar spine diseases, maintain spinal health, promote the elimination of toxins from the body, and shape a more beautiful posture.
3、 The principle and efficacy of bone scraping therapy
Adjusting yin and yang, restoring balance: Based on the patient’s imbalance of yin and yang, personalized techniques are used to unblock meridians, harmonize qi and blood, restore the dynamic balance of yin and yang in the body, and regulate the functions of organs in both directions, thereby achieving the effect of treating diseases and strengthening the body.
Clearing meridians and harmonizing qi and blood: Meridians are the channels through which qi and blood flow, running through the whole body and connecting the inside and outside. Scraping bone therapy can effectively unblock meridians, relieve muscle tension and spasms, regulate physiological functions, maintain body balance, and prevent and treat various diseases.
Promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, and regulating tendons and tendons: For bone and tendon injuries, bone scraping therapy can directly act on the affected area, promote local blood circulation, accelerate the dissipation of stasis, restore joint flexibility, and have significant therapeutic effects on bone hyperplasia, soft tissue damage, etc.
Loosening adhesions: By enhancing the elasticity and tension of muscles, tendons, and ligaments, bone scraping therapy can effectively prevent and treat muscle atrophy, promote joint fluid secretion and absorption, expand joint range of motion, and alleviate joint pain and fluid accumulation problems.
Exclude cold toxins: Scraping bones stimulates local tissue congestion, accelerates blood circulation and lymphatic flow, enhances phagocytic cell activity, helps eliminate waste and toxins from the body, purifies the blood, enhances overall immunity, and promotes health.
