Original Point Therapy

What is Chinese Original Point Therapy?

Chinese Original Point Therapy (OPT) is a special massage and acupressure technique developed by Dr. Chao-han Chang, a famous Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner from Taiwan. It is based on the concept that all physical pain and illness originate from specific points in the body, known as "Original Points."

How it Works

Unlike traditional acupuncture which has hundreds of points along various meridians, OPT simplifies the body into a few key regions (like the head, neck, upper back, lower back, and buttocks). The therapy involves finding the specific tender Original Points related to the patient's area of pain.

• Deep Tissue Pressing: The practitioner applies deep, sustained pressure or massage to these Original Points. This can be quite intense but is highly effective at releasing deep-seated tension.
• Heat Therapy: OPT places a huge emphasis on applying heat (like heat packs or ginger compresses) to the treated areas to promote blood flow, dispel "cold" from the body, and accelerate healing.

OPT is particularly popular for treating chronic musculoskeletal pain, joint stiffness, and sports injuries.