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Nie ji 捏脊 is a classic paediatric Tuina method: gather soft skin folds on both sides of the spine and roll them upward from the lower back toward the upper back or nape. About five soft passes is a common educational dose when a physician has shown the grip. It is used for constitution and immunity support, not for acute contagious illness.
Routine
The steps
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Position and start
Child lying prone, calm, and warm enough. Start at the lower back near the bottom of the spine. Use thumbs and index fingers to lift a soft fold of skin on both sides of the spine, not hard bone pressure.
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Roll upward · 5 passes
Pinch and roll the folds upward toward the upper back or nape. Keep the motion rhythmic and light. Five passes is a common teaching dose. Stop immediately if the child cries hard or the skin reddens sharply.
Try today Ask your physician to show nie ji once, then practise five soft upward passes.
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Self-care tips are educational, not personal medical advice. Seek urgent paediatric care for fever, breathing difficulty, or unexplained lethargy.
FAQs
Quick questions
How many times should we roll the spine?
Five soft upward passes is a common educational teaching when a physician has agreed the method fits. Quality of the grip matters more than stacking extra rounds.
Is nie ji safe for infants?
Only with age-appropriate pressure and after a physician has shown you the method. Infants under about 6 months are assessed case by case in clinic.
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