Shuangqiao Laotai: Luo Family Sinew and Bone Techniques

Course Introduction

Shuangqiao Laotai: Luo Family Sinew and Bone Techniques is taught by Chen Hongliang and derives from the nationally recognized Luo family bone-setting and sinew-regulation heritage system. Its central concept is long-lever balancing of sinews and bones, emphasizing stretching and traction, force-line alignment, and coordinated sinew-bone regulation. Steadiness, precision, lightness, and speed guide its practical approach. Rather than simply seeking cracking sounds, the course emphasizes relationships among sinews, bones, force lines, and overall balance. Topics include the cervical and lumbar spine, shoulder region, knees, pelvis, scoliosis, headaches, and lower-back pain. It is intended for bone-setting and tuina practitioners, physical therapists, wellness-center staff, and beginners seeking a systematic introduction.

What You Will Learn

This course introduces Luo Family bone-setting and sinew regulation, including long-lever balancing, coordinated work with sinews and bones, and force-line adjustment. It explains why bone-setting must consider not only bones but also sinews, muscles, joint movement, and overall structure.

Topics cover the neck, hips, shoulders, knees, upper arms, spine, feet, chest, strain, sprains, rounded back, and protrusion. In-person practice helps build a bone-setting and sinew-regulation pathway from assessment to technique selection and practice.

Course Outline

Public preview: the following lessons are those publicly displayed on the original website.

[Shuangqiao Laotai: Luo Family Sinew and Bone Techniques] Lesson 01: Origins of Bone-setting — Chen Hongliang

[Shuangqiao Laotai: Luo Family Sinew and Bone Techniques] Lesson 02: Inquiry — Chen Hongliang

[Shuangqiao Luo Family Sinew and Bone Techniques] Lesson 03 - Visual Examination - Chen Hongliang

[Shuangqiao Laotai: Luo Family Sinew and Bone Techniques] Lesson 04: Palpation — Chen Hongliang

[Shuangqiao Laotai: Luo Family Sinew and Bone Techniques] Lesson 05: Essential Steps Before Manual Work — Chen Hongliang

[Shuangqiao Luo Family Sinew and Bone Techniques] Lesson 06 - Core Concepts of Bone-Setting and Sinew-Regulation Techniques - Chen Hongliang

[Shuangqiao Laotai: Luo Family Sinew and Bone Techniques] Lesson 07: Stiff Neck — Chen Hongliang

[Shuangqiao Laotai: Luo Family Sinew and Bone Techniques] Lesson 08: Cervical Radiculopathy — Chen Hongliang

[Shuangqiao Laotai: Luo Family Sinew and Bone Techniques] Lesson 09: Vertebral-Artery-Type Cervical Spondylosis — Chen Hongliang

[Shuangqiao Luo Family Sinew and Bone Techniques] Lesson 10 - Frozen Shoulder - Chen Hongliang

Student Feedback

I used to think bone-setting was just about producing a few joint sounds. After studying, I realized that coordinated sinew-and-bone regulation and alignment of force are the main focus.

Ms. Meng / Student in Malaysia

★★★★★

The instructor explains things in great detail. Even complete beginners can see where to start, and the approach to long-lever balancing is particularly practical.

Brian Lee / Singapore learner

★★★★☆

The course suits tuina practitioners developing their techniques. It is practical and best accompanied by in-person practice.

Mr. Tang / Chinese learner in Canada

★★★★★

Chen Hongliang

Bone-setting and tuina specialist at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

Lineage holder of the nationally recognized Luo Family Bone-setting and Sinew-Regulation heritage tradition; deputy director of the Henan Acupuncture and Tuina Association; vice-chair of the Canadian TCM and Acupuncture Alliance and chair of its Saskatchewan branch. Chen Hongliang undertook advanced study at the PLA Air Force General Hospital and follows the lineage of Luo Youming, known as the Shuangqiao Elder. He has long worked in bone-setting, tuina, sinew-bone balancing, and practical teaching. The course organizes Luo family experience into a manual-technique system for learners to study and practice.