Objective To observe the effect of Tuina-massage along the meridians on the back on psychological sub-healthy state.Methods Eighty patients in the psychological sub-healthy state were randomized into an observation group and a control group with 40 cases in each. The observation group was treated with Tuina-massage along the meridians on the back and the control group was treated with psychological behavior instruction and psychotherapy. The therapeutic effect of both groups was observed and the scores of main symptom scale and Hamilton Depression Scale （HAMD-24） before and after treatment were analyzed.Results The total effective rate of the observation group was 92.30%

that of the control group was 56.76%

the difference was significant （P<0.01）. After treatment

the scores of main symptom scale of both groups were significantly improved and the HAMD-24 score of the observation group was significantly improved （P<0.01）. The improvement degree of the observation group was more remarkable than that of the control group （P<0.01）.Conclusion Tuina-massage along the meridians on the back functions to improve the main symptoms of the psychological sub-healthy state.