“Bone Washing” has been around for thousands of years. The ancient Chinese people believed it would remove the body of waste and toxins, and help stimulate the flow of qi and blood throughout the body.
Modern science has proven this to be true, and has shown additional benefits as well. Studies have shown that depending on the area you are tapping, you are helping to facilitate lymphatic drainage and circulation of important nutrients throughout the body. Dr. Roger Callahan performed a study on war veterans in 2013 and found that these techniques were very effective in treating pain, anxiety, and other symptoms associated with PTSD. As a massage technique, it is effective at relieving any stress or muscle tension built up in the body. The vibration from the tapping also stimulates acupressure points in the body, so it may be used on selected points to obtain desired benefits.
Bone washing is simple, easy and only takes a few minutes a day but the benefits are significant. You simply tap gently feeling a vibration in the area you are tapping. Start with the arms, progress to the hips then both sides of the lumbar vertebrae not on it. Move down to the thigh and calf muscles. Tap a half dozen times on each area. This also helps produce healthy red and white blood cells.