按摩是祖国医学的宝贵遗产,具有悠久的历史。对于按摩强身治病的作用机制,国内有不少文献资料报道。但是,从中医理论方面进行论述较多,而从现代科学方面阐述较少。并且,这方面也仅限于对人体各器官、系统产生良好影响作一般表述。为此,笔者在参阅有关文献资料的基础上,试图从解剖学、生理学和力学方面,对按摩的作用机制进行初步探讨。一、按摩的神经反射机制现代生理学认为:神经系统是机体的主要机能调节系统,机体的一切生理过程都是借助神经反射的机制来完成的。机体 Massage is a precious legacy of medicine in the motherland, with a long history. For physical therapy massage the mechanism of action, there are many domestic literature reports. However, there are many expositions from the aspects of TCM theory, but few from modern science. And, in this respect, it is limited to the general expression that the human body organs and systems have good influence. Therefore, on the basis of referring to the relevant literature, the author tries to discuss the mechanism of massage from anatomy, physiology and mechanics. First, the reflex mechanism of massage Modern physiology that: the nervous system is the body’s main function regulation system, the body’s all physiological processes are done by means of neural reflex. Body