Red Net Moment News on June 1 (Correspondents Jiang Xubin and Li Pan) Summer is here, and many people fall in love with blowing air conditioners and drinking ice water. Over time, pain in the shoulders and neck will occur.
Li Pan, a senior rehabilitation therapist and traditional Chinese medicine expert at Huayi Jinliang, believes that summer is the time when skin leaks, and people’s physiology and psychology have a tendency to grow outwards. At this time, the pores are open. , the wind and cold will directly enter the body. If you suddenly walk into an air-conditioned room, your pores will shrink sharply. At this time, the alternation of cold and hot can easily cause our muscles to spasm and cause pain. This kind of "ice and fire" situation has long been common in daily life, and The direct consequence is a sharp increase in neck and shoulder pain.
What should you do if your shoulders hurt due to the air conditioner blowing?
Li Pan said that the first thing is to know the cause of shoulder pain. Moxibustion can achieve its best replenishing effect in summer when the yang energy is at its strongest. This is also the theory of "treating winter diseases in summer" when applying moxibustion in summer. The moxa heat generated by moxibustion materials made from moxa leaves stimulates acupuncture points or specific parts of the body, and regulates the disordered physiological and biochemical functions of the human body by stimulating the activity of meridian qi. To achieve the purpose of "preventing and treating diseases".
Huayi Jinliang uses large-scale customized thunder-fire moxibustion. This moxibustion stick has greater firepower and deeper penetration than ordinary moxa sticks. In addition, some auxiliary medicinal materials are added to further improve the effectiveness of moxa-moxibustion. In addition, before moxibustion is performed, a professional doctor will select the appropriate site for moxibustion based on the specific problem to achieve the purpose of symptomatic treatment.
Moxibustion should be performed on these acupuncture points
Scientifically performed moxibustion for health care can achieve the purpose of warming and dredging meridians, removing cold and dampness, replenishing yang energy, and harmonizing qi and blood. Moxibustion on different acupoints has different effects.
Feishu point: regulates the respiratory system
Feishu point is the place where lung qi is transferred and infused. Moxibustion at this point has certain effects on improving lung function and eliminating lung dysfunction and other syndromes. Such as cough, asthma, hemoptysis, tuberculosis and allergic rhinitis.
Tanzhong Point: Promotes blood circulation and unblocks meridians
Tanzhong is located at the golden section of the human trunk, where the Qi of the internal organs gathers. Moxibustion at the Tanzhong point can dilate blood vessels, adjust heart function, and also regulate chest tightness, palpitations, dyspnea, coughs, and hiccups.
Zhongwan point: regulates the intestines and stomach
Moxibustion at this point can effectively relieve various diseases and symptoms in the stomach and intestines, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, Loss of appetite, nausea, heartburn, belching, etc.
Guanyuan point: regulates endocrine and treats dysmenorrhea
Guanyuan point has the function of strengthening the essence and strengthening the foundation, and replenishing the lower burner. It can be used when there is a loss of vitality. Clinically, it is mostly used for urinary and reproductive system diseases. Regular moxibustion at Guanyuan point can cure dysmenorrhea, nourish kidney deficiency and promote blood circulation.
Zusanli: Improve the body’s immunity
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Zusanli in the human body is a nourishing and strong acupoint. Moxibustion on this acupoint can regulate the spleen and stomach, replenish qi, disperse wind and dampness, and enhance disease resistance. Women who moxibustion Zusanli will have a rosy complexion and stay young; men who moxibustion Zusanli will have strong bones and strong energy.
Dazhui point: can treat cervical spondylosis
It can treat nape discomfort, muscle aches, and vascular tension headaches caused by bending down at the desk or bowing the head excessively. Acupuncture at Dazhui can relax the muscles and unblock meridians, The effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.
Shenshu point: Treats low back pain and replenishes kidney qi
Moxibustion at Shenshu can increase the blood flow of the kidneys, improve kidney function, protect the innate foundation, stimulate innate potential, and enrich The body's energy promotes the body's hematopoietic and detoxification functions to achieve the purpose of eliminating pain, maintaining health and delaying aging.
Mingmen point: warms the meridians, dispels cold, promotes qi and unblocks collaterals
Frequent moxibustion on Mingmen point can strengthen the circulation of qi and blood in the kidneys. Moxibustion also enhances kidney function, delays human aging, and can quickly eliminate human fatigue and restore energy.
Precautions and taboos for moxibustion
Pay special attention to the following points during moxibustion. Do not be too full or hungry during moxibustion. It is not advisable to moxibustion immediately after meals. It is recommended to take half a After moxibustion, you should sip slowly and drink more warm water to replenish water and facilitate detoxification; after moxibustion, the pores of the whole body will open, making it easier to catch cold. Therefore, after moxibustion, it is not advisable to wash your hands and face with cold water, and wait 1-2 hours before taking a shower; after moxibustion, if you feel tired and weak, it is normal. At this time, the body is resting, so you can rest more and keep your mood calm. Soothing; After moxibustion, different people have different reactions. Some people will have fever, toothache, tinnitus, nosebleeds, dry and itchy throat, and some women will have excessive or scant menstruation. In fact, this is normal. If these phenomena occur repeatedly, you can slow down the frequency of moxibustion and adjust the amount of moxibustion until the symptoms are relieved before performing moxibustion.
Jin Liang of Chinese Medicine reminds you that the suitable season for traditional Chinese medicine moxibustion therapy is summer; moxibustion can warm and dredge meridians, remove cold and dampness, and replenish the body's yang energy. Summer happens to be the time when the yang energy in nature is the strongest. When the yang and heat of the two are combined, the warming effect is stronger. Therefore, moxibustion can achieve its best replenishing effect in summer when the yang energy is at its strongest.