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Traditional Chinese Medicine, also known as TCM (simplified Chinese: 中医; traditional Chinese: 中醫; pinyin: zhōngyī), includes a range of traditional medical practices originating in China.
TCM practices include such treatments as herbal medicine (中药), acupuncture, dietary therapy, and both Tui na and Shiatsu massage and Qigong are also closely associated with TCM.
Although well accepted in the mainstream of medical care throughout East Asia, it is considered an alternative medical system in much of the western world.
TCM theory originated thousands of years ago through meticulous observation of nature, the cosmos, and the human body. Major theories include those of Yin-yang, the Five Phases, the human body Channel system, Zang Fu organ theory, six confirmations, four layers, etc.
Backworks has a staff of Chinese therapists who are highly skilled in TuiNa (Chinese) massage. TuiNa Massage uses the fingers to stimulate various pressure points, as well as the muscular tissues to help miminize pain and soreness. Backworks also offers Acupuncture services; as well as herbal medicine prescriptions.
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