SOFT TISSUE INJURY
This could be the result of and accident or sporting injury or due to a repetitive strain like tendonitis. The treatment is usually very simple and is largely based on the use of needling and moxa around the injury site or on the channels leading to or from the site. Initially the aim is to ‘clear’ the channel to free the flow of qi and blood which are necessary for good healing. Later a more strengthening technique may be used to build up the area. Usually some basic Chinese massage (tui na) is incorporated and this enhances the affect of the treatment. If there is a significant constitutional imbalance, then this may need treating additionally and can considerably improve the healing process.
