小儿推拿 Paediatric Tui Na
小儿推拿疗法，是在其体表的特定穴位或部位施以手法，用来防病治病、助长益智的一种外治疗法。小儿推拿是一种中医传统的保健治疗方法，推拿通过按压穴位、经络和肌肉或神经，消除阻碍淤塞，达到气血通畅。
小儿推拿疗法，是根据小儿的生理以及病理特点的一种治疗法。小儿推拿对于呼吸系统、消化系统等健康问题的治疗有显著效果，对于小儿感冒、发烧、咳嗽、腹痛、腹泻、便秘、呕吐、遗尿、夜啼、斜颈、近视等都有帮助。
除此之外，小儿推拿还具有保健功效，可以增强小儿的免疫能力，使小儿精神健旺，食欲大增，促进成长发育，健脑益智。
小儿推拿不用服药打针，因此是更容易被小儿接受的一种治疗方法。
小儿推拿操作过程：
推拿治疗之前，医师会做完整的记录，包括孩子身体上的外伤、所服用的药物、曾接受过的手术治疗及生活习惯。
在推拿之前，医师会要求孩子暴露即将推拿部位，然后用小毛巾盖着，以免着凉。一般上，小儿推拿操作的顺序，通常是先头面，后上肢，再胸腹、腰背，最后下肢，或者是根据患儿的具体病情做出适当有针对性的操作治疗。
手法操作的时间，根据手法的不同而各异，每次治疗一般不超过30分钟。疗程结合患儿年龄大小、身体强弱、疾病轻重等情况而定。
小儿推拿一般适用于12岁以下的小孩。
推拿治疗前，需要注意不要吃太饱，也不要空肚子去治疗，最好穿宽松的衣服
推拿治疗后，需要注意避风保暖，以免遭外邪侵袭，加重病情，并适量饮用温水，少食生冷、甜食、滋腻的食物。
Paediatric Tui Na is a form of external therapy to stimulate specific acupuncture points or areas for treating and preventing paediatric diseases in children. It also helps to stimulate growth and brain development in children.
Paediatric Tui Na is a combination of massage, acupressure and other forms of body manipulation. It works by applying pressure to acupoints, meridians and groups of muscles or nerves to remove blockages that prevent the free flow or circulation of qi and blood.
Paediatric Tui Na is performed according to the characteristics of children's physiology and pathology. The effects of Paediatric Tui Na treatment for common paediatric diseases of the respiratory system and digestive system are pronounced. Paediatric Tui Na is also suitable for treating illnesses like flu, fever, cough, stomachache, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, frequent bedwetting, night crying, stiff neck, short sightedness etc.
Paediatric Tui Na also improves overall health by strengthening the child's immune system. The child is less lethargic and appetite will improve. In turn, this promotes growth in children and boosts their brain power.
As there is no need to consume medication or have injections, children can more easily accept treatment in the form of Paediatric Tui Na.
Paediatric Tui Na operation process:
Before the massage, a diagnosis will be done and your child's history, including physical traumas, medication, past surgeries and lifestyle will be recorded.
Typically, before the start of the session, the child will be required to expose the affected parts of the body. A towel will be used to cover these parts to prevent your child from catching a cold. Generally, paediatric massage starts from the head, then the upper limbs, chest and abdomen, back and finally the lower limbs.
Each session is usually 30mins or less, depending on the techniques used and the duration for each point. The duration of treatment can vary according to your child's age, physical body condition and type of illness.
As a guideline, Paediatric Tui Na is suitable for children under the age of 12 years old.
What should I take note for my child before and after the treatment session?
Before the treatment session, do not go on an empty or a full stomach and wear loose clothing.
After the treatment session, keep warm and avoid cold places, drink warm water, avoid raw and cold foods, sweet and oily foods.