Acupuncture points for treating cervical vertebra, five major acupuncture points have good effects

Acupoint massage is very effective in treating cervical spondylosis. If you suffer from cervical spondylosis, you can knead the Fengchi point, press the Bingfeng point, press the Tianyou point, press the Jianjing point, and press the Quchi point, which can effectively relieve the symptoms of the disease.

1. Knead Fengchi acupoint

Acupuncture point location

Located below the occipital bone on both sides of the back of the neck, in the depression on the outside of the big tendons on both sides of the hairline.

Massage Methods

The person being massaged sits down, and the massager stands behind him/her. He holds the person's forehead with one hand and uses the thumb and index finger of the other hand to place the person's Fengchi acupoints, kneading for about half a minute until a local soreness and swelling is felt.

Indications

This point has the functions of calming the liver and stopping wind, dispelling wind and detoxifying, and unblocking the organ orifices. It is mostly used to treat dizziness, headache, stiff and painful neck, limited cervical movement, and fear of wind and cold caused by cervical spondylosis.

2. Press and rub the Bingfeng point

Acupuncture point location

In the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above the Tianzong point, there is a depression when you raise your arm.

Massage Methods

Sit down and use the index, middle and ring fingers of the opposite side to press and rub the Bingfeng point for 2 minutes, until you feel soreness and swelling in the shoulders and back and weakness in the upper limbs.

Indications

This point has the effect of dispersing wind and activating collaterals. It is mostly used to treat cervical spondylosis, stiff neck, neck muscle soreness, neck stiffness, shoulder blade pain, numbness and so on in the upper limbs.

3. Press and rub the Tianyou (yǒu) acupoint

Acupuncture point location

Inferior to the mastoid process, at the posterior edge of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, approximately at the level of the mandibular angle.

Massage Methods

Sit down and use the spiral surface of your thumb to massage for 3 minutes. You can do this on both sides at the same time. Use moderate force. It is best to feel obvious soreness or pain in the area.

Indications

This point has the effect of clearing the head, improving eyesight, and unblocking meridians and activating collaterals. It is mostly used to treat headaches, dizziness, and spasms and stiffness in the neck, shoulders and back caused by cervical spondylosis.

4. Press and rub the Jianjing acupoint

Acupuncture point location

At the midpoint between the 7th cervical vertebra and the acromion at the base of the neck.

Massage Methods

The person being massaged sits down, and the massager stands behind him/her. Press the Jianjing acupoint with the thumbs of both hands for about 1 minute, then massage for about 2 minutes, until a local soreness and swelling is felt.

Indications

This point has the effects of dispelling wind and heat, activating blood circulation and reducing swelling. It is mostly used to treat cervical spondylosis, headache and neck pain, limited cervical movement, neck muscle spasm, shoulder and back pain, periarthritis of the shoulder, shoulder pain, inability to lift, etc.

5. Press and rub the Quchi point

Acupuncture point location

Located at the lateral head of the elbow crease when the elbow is flexed.

Massage Methods

The massager holds the arm of the person being massaged with his left hand, and uses the thumb of his right hand to press and rub the Quchi point in a clockwise direction for 2 minutes, and then in a counterclockwise direction for 2 minutes, alternating between the left and right hands until a local soreness and swelling is felt.

Indications

This point has the effects of clearing away heat, harmonizing the circulation of blood, relieving adverse effects and activating collaterals. It is mostly used to treat headaches, dizziness, cervical pain, electric-like pain in the upper limbs, arm numbness, etc. caused by cervical spondylosis.