Have you ever suffered from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? If you have, then you know how debilitating it can be. Fortunately, Tui Na is one of the most effective treatments for digestive ailments and is also highly successful at treating IBS. If you’ve been struggling with this common digestive issue, read on to learn how Tui Na massage therapy can help ease your suffering.
What is IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the colon (large intestine) and the small intestine. It causes abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, gas, and diarrhea. If you suffer from these symptoms, you may have IBS. This condition can be debilitating due to the sudden appearance of symptoms or the severity of them.
How stress can cause digestive problems
Stress makes your body more vulnerable to digestive issues. When you’re stressed out and anxious, your body produces more cortisol, which can increase muscle tension in your intestines and slow down peristalsis (the wave-like motion that helps move food through your digestive tract).
If this happens often enough, it can cause constipation or even diarrhea. And if you’re having trouble with digestion, you may find that stress worsens the symptoms—making it harder to get through the day feeling healthy and happy.
Let’s explore how Vancouver Tui Na massage therapy can help with your IBS
Tui Na is an ancient Chinese healing art that has been practiced for thousands of years. It is a form of massage that use massage and hands-on techniques to move energy throughout the body.
Tui Na can help with digestive issues by increasing the flow of blood and lymph, which stimulates internal organs. Tui Na also improves circulation and increases oxygen flow, helping to remove waste products from the body.
The following are some ways that Tui Na can help with IBS:
Reduces stress levels
Stress makes your body more vulnerable to digestive issues. The emotional stress associated with IBS leads to muscle tension in the abdomen and digestive tract, which can lead to cramping and diarrhea or constipation. By improving circulation and relaxing the muscles in your stomach area, Tui Na helps reduce stress on your digestive system, allowing it to function properly again without pain or discomfort.
Relieves abdominal pain
By stimulating deep tissue reflexes around the abdomen, Tui Na helps relieve abdominal discomfort caused by IBS. The combination of pressure points in this area along with deep tissue manipulation releases tension from the muscles which can reduce bloating and discomfort caused by spasms in the bowel wall.
Improves digestion
Tui na helps to improve digestion by stimulating blood flow in the digestive tract so that food can be absorbed more easily, and waste eliminated more quickly. This can reduce symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, or cramps, as well as constipation or diarrhea associated with IBS.
Tui Na is a time-tested form of massage therapy that is especially helpful for digestive issues. If you suffer from digestive problems, regular Tui Na treatments can help reduce flare-ups and ease your symptoms.
Are you suffering from IBS or other digestive disorders like Crohn’s disease or colitis? Vancouver Tui Na massage therapy may be able to help alleviate your discomfort. Contact us today at My Rest to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced practitioners.