Do you feel tense even when you’re resting?
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Constant neck and shoulder tightness
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Unconscious breath holding
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Difficulty relaxing even when lying down
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Body always on “high alert”
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Shallow breathing
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Easily startled or overstimulated
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Massage helps briefly, but tension returns
In TCM, this is not just muscle tension.
It reflects disrupted Qi flow, Liver Qi stagnation and an over-activated body state.
How TCM Understands Chronic Tension
1 Liver Qi Stagnation (Most common)
tight shoulders
chest tightness
frequent sighing
suppressed stress
2 Qi Flow Not Descending
tension in upper body
shallow breathing
difficulty calming down
3 Yang Not Anchored (Poor relaxation at night)
body never fully settles
difficulty switching into rest mode
4 Heart–Liver Disharmony
heightened alertness
body reacts quickly to stimuli
How Health Shine TCM Helps the Body Relax
1 Acupuncture to Regulate Qi Flow
shifts the body out of hyper-alert mode
releases deep muscle tension
restores natural breathing rhythm
Common points: Taichong, Neiguan, Tanzhong, Fengchi, Baihui.
2 Herbal Medicine to Soothe the Liver & Regulate Qi
Liver Qi stagnation → Xiaoyao-based formulas
Qi constraint → Chaihu Shugan
Poor relaxation → Yin-Yang harmonising formulas
Chronic tension → Customised regulation formula
3 Gentle Tui Na / Gua Sha
not forceful, but releasing
helps the body relearn relaxation
reduces rebound tension
4 Lifestyle Support
practice slow, conscious breathing
reduce mental stimulation before bed
avoid “scrolling in tension”
create a clear transition from work to rest
Most patients notice improvement within 2–4 sessions:
reduced tension
deeper breathing
easier relaxation
calmer body state
From the Practitioner
“When the body stays tense, it’s often because it no longer feels safe enough to relax.
By restoring smooth Qi flow and calming the Liver system, the body naturally relearns how to let go.”
— Jason Cheh, Registered TCM Practitioner (MOH Malaysia)
Aurora Place, Bukit Jalil
010-281 9815
Relaxation begins when the body feels safe again.
