One-Press Miracle

Name: One-Press Miracle
ISBN: 9787530438558

王国顺Beijing Science and Technology PressNov 2015

3.7

Word count: 32K words
Chapters: 12
ISBN: 9787530438558

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Summary

In daily life we inevitably encounter minor aches and pains, yet they often feel unworthy of a hospital visit or receive insufficient attention from doctors there. Are there simple, easy-to-practice massage techniques that can defeat the problem in one move? For years, the author has worked on the front lines of TCM health-preserving massage, providing treatment and care for national sports stars, athletes, film directors, and celebrities, as well as many ordinary patients, while lecturing and training university students, graduate students, and citizens. Through years of teaching and clinical work, the author has quietly accumulated one-move secrets. This book is the crystallization of that practical experience. Titled One-Press Miracle, it aims to offer a fast, simple, and effective massage method—one press and relief follows.

Editor's review

The value of this book lies in bringing TCM health massage from the professional clinic back into everyday life. The author has long worked on the front lines of health massage, and the book draws on years of teaching and clinical practice. The core idea is "one move": for common minor ailments, it offers simple, easy massage techniques so readers need not run to the hospital for everything and can give everyday discomfort some initial self-care. The writing leans toward operational guidance rather than theoretical exposition, making it suitable for keeping at home and dipping into. Read it as a reference book rather than a medical textbook: first find the section matching your most common discomfort, try the technique as shown, and pay attention to force and your own sensations; for persistent or worsening symptoms, still seek timely medical care. Though the techniques aim to be simple, they still require some basis in acupoint location, so readers can practice repeatedly with the illustrations rather than expecting to get it right the first time. Overall, this is a practical health book for ordinary families, suited to consulting as needed in spare moments.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Ordinary family members who have minor ailments but don't want to visit the hospital frequently
Middle-aged and older readers who want to learn a few simple massage techniques for self-care
Beginners interested in TCM health massage who want an introduction to practice
Caregivers who need to give family members daily relaxation massage

Not a good fit for

Practitioners hoping to systematically study TCM massage theory or professional techniques
Patients expecting the book's techniques to replace proper diagnosis and treatment
People with clear medical conditions who need treatment as advised by a doctor

Reading tips

Read the table of contents first, mark the chapters matching common ailments of yourself or family, and consult as needed.
Practice acupoint location against the illustrations, starting with light force and increasing it, judged by your own comfort.
Keep the book somewhere accessible at home and flip through it when minor ailments arise; no need to read from cover to cover.
Record effects and reactions after practice; if symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical care promptly rather than relying on massage.

About the publisher

Beijing Science and Technology Press China · Founded in 1981

Beijing Science and Technology Press is a science and technology publisher focused on health, medicine, and popular science. Its current collection of 158 titles covers categories such as health, popular science, applied psychology, and medicine, addressing practical subjects like physical training and sports anatomy as well as emotional regulation and psychological healing. Representative titles include You Don't Have to Forgive to Heal, Night Sky Watching, Starting Strength, Burns' Feeling Good, The Female Body: Everything About the Amazing Female Body, Sports Anatomy, Strength Training Programs, and The Schwarzenegger Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding. In terms of authors, works by Pete Walker, Terence Dickinson, Mark Rippetoe, David Burns, and Sheila de Liz are included, while translators Yan Feifei, Zhuang Zhonghua, and Li Zhanjiang have contributed to related titles. Overall, the press balances professional rigor with accessibility for general readers and has developed a clear publishing profile in areas such as fitness training, self-help psychology, and women's health. Public information is limited; this introduction is based on the titles available in the collection.

序
前言
第一篇基础篇
第一章十大长寿保健穴
第二章关于按摩疗法
第二篇手法篇
第三章按摩的基本手法
第四章各部位保健按摩手法
第三篇治疗篇
第五章小病小痛一招灵
第六章对付“老慢病”小妙招
第七章家庭应急按摩招

FAQ

Can someone with no massage background understand this book?

The techniques are mainly "one move" and aim to be simple and easy, with operating instructions, so ordinary readers can follow the illustrations and get started. But acupoint location requires some practice; it is best to start with the discomfort you know best and try gradually from light to stronger force, without expecting to get it right the first time.

Can the massage techniques in the book replace going to the hospital?

No. The book addresses self-care for everyday minor ailments and falls within health care. If symptoms persist, worsen or have an unclear cause, you should still seek timely medical care and have a professional doctor diagnose and treat them; massage can only serve as an auxiliary relaxation method.

Is this book suitable for older people to follow?

It is suitable as a reference, but older people vary greatly in constitution, so force should be gentler, and those with underlying conditions should consult a doctor first. Family members can practice alongside them to help confirm acupoint locations and force, avoiding discomfort from improper pressure.

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About the author

王国顺 Author

Wang Guoshun is an author about whom only limited public information is available. His currently known works consist of two titles, Yian Ling and A Quick-Reference Handbook of the Body's Special Reflex Zones, both falling under medicine and health. Judging from the titles and categories, his writing addresses general readers and focuses on daily health care and self-regulation through pressing acupoints or reflex zones on the feet and hands. The content emphasizes practical operation and quick reference rather than systematic theoretical exposition. Such books typically present concise step-by-step instructions alongside illustrations, making them easy for readers to consult in everyday life, and they suit beginners interested in traditional health-care methods. Because details such as his dates of birth and death, nationality, educational background, and professional experience cannot be confirmed, no further account of his life or academic background can be given; readers may turn to the two works above to understand his writing style and areas of interest.