Polycystic Kidney Disease and Massage

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) evolved in China over the past 5,000 years to prevent and manage disease. Chinese massage (Tui Na) is an integral part of TCM which focuses on working out points of tension and promoting relaxation. How about massage therapy for Polycystic Kidney Disease?

What is Chinese massage?

Tui Na is a systemic manual application of pressure and movement to the soft tissue of the body, such as skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. This therapy aims at encouraging healing by improving the flow of blood and lymph, ameliorating tension, stimulating nerves, and loosening muscles and connective tissue to keep them elastic. Various forms of this treatment are employed by Chinese medicine.

How about massage therapy for PKD?

For individuals with PKD who have too many cysts grow or if the cysts get too big, the kidneys will become damaged. Patients will experience mild to severe pain in the back and side area. Moreover, symptoms like abdominal pain, increased abdomen size, blood in urine, frequent kidney infections, etc can be caused.

This therapy may relieve tension and pain in the affected area. An increased number of people with PKD seek the benefits of massage therapy. However, it should be noticed that abdominal massage is contraindicated for patients with the disease.

As one of the largest kidney disease specialized hospital throughout the world, we have accumulated rich experience and expertise in treating a wide range of kidney diseases including PKD.

In our hospital, your treatment for this disease is tailored specifically for you by renowned nephrologists. They work together in teams, communicating and collaborating at every step, to be sure you receive the most advanced therapies with no side effects.

Currently, the latest treatment for PKD is called Immunotherapy. It is an integrated Chinese - Western medicine treatment which can not only eliminate the symptoms but also prevent the growth of renal cysts and shrink them in size gradually. In this way, the underlying problem is solved and the disease get well treated.

Learn More: New Natural Treatment for PKD: Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy