Massage therapy for cervical spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is a condition of cervical vertebral body deformation and displacement, including cervical arthritis, proliferative cervical spondylitis, cervical radiculocystis, cervical intervertebral disc herniation, massage treatment is mainly based on massaging the large vertebrae, wind pool, shoulder well, Fengfu, Tianding, Tianzhu acupoints, which can dredge the meridians and regulate qi and blood, so as to prevent cervical spondylosis and make the cervical spine rehabilitate. If the upper limbs or fingers are numb, it is necessary to press the Quchi and Hegu acupoints; If it is accompanied by nausea and vomiting, it needs to be combined with Neiguan and Stomach Yu acupoints; If you are dizzy or tinnitus, you should press the sun, Baihui Listening Palace, ear gate and other acupoints.
◎Pain in the head, neck, arms, hands and chest
◎The rotation of the head and neck is restricted
◎ Numbness, weakness and weakness of the limbs
◎In severe cases, upper arm muscle atrophy
Hegu acupoint: between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones on the back of the hand, at the midpoint of the radial side of the 2nd metacarpal bone.
Large vertebral point: On the posterior midline of the back, in the depression under the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra. Sit upright, first find the highest point of the nape junction of the neck, which is the depression on the lower edge.
Fengchi Point: Located in the back of the human neck, in the depression between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the upper end of the trapezius muscle. When sitting, under the back skull, the acupoints can be taken from the outer edge of the two large tendons.
Tianding acupoint: on the outside of the neck, at the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, next to the Adam's apple, the midpoint of the line between the abutment and the missing pelvis. The head is slightly tilted, 3 inches next to the Adam's apple, and 1 inch downward.
Tianzhu acupoint: on the neck, the outer edge of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 inches next to the middle of the posterior hairline. Sit upright and go straight up 0.5 inches in the middle of the back hairline and 1.3 inches to the side.
Shoulder well point: in the shoulder, in the anterior straight breast, at the midpoint of the line between the large vertebra and the acromial end. Sit upright, at the shoulder, at the midpoint of the line between the large vertebrae and the acromion, and then down to the nipple.
Fengfu acupoint: sit upright, at the back of the neck, 1 inch straight up the middle of the posterior hairline, the occipital bulge is straight down, and the trapezius muscles on both sides are in the depression.
1. The massaged person sits upright, the massager first rubs the palms of both hands relatively quickly, and then uses the palms to repeatedly rub the large vertebral points of the massaged person and its surroundings, the force should not be too large, so as not to scratch the skin, and the local skin is hot.
2 The massaged person sits upright, and the thumbs and fingers of both hands of the massager press the shoulder well points on both sides of the massaged person at the same time, and then hold the shoulder well points on both sides of the massage person at the same time. Pinch firmly, making sure to pick up the muscles of the neck and shoulders, not the epidermis. Localized skin fever is the degree.
3 The massaged person sits upright, the massager presses the Tianzhu acupoint of the massaged person with the thumb of one hand, and the other four fingers support the head, and gently pushes the Tianzhu acupoint upwards with the power of the thumb to produce soreness and numbness at the acupuncture point.
4. The massaged person sits upright, the thumb and fingertips of the massager are downward, and the fingertips or fingertips are pressed on the Fengfu acupoint of the massaged person, until the acupuncture point produces soreness and numbness.
5 Sit upright, place the thumbs of both hands on the Fengchi points on both sides, and place the other four fingers on the top of the head to help, and gradually press the thumbs to rub the Fengchi points until the acupoints feel soreness and numbness.
6. Sit upright, use the gravity of the thumb and fingers to press or rub the Hegu acupoint of the other hand, until the acupoint feels soreness and swelling pain, and massage the left and right hands alternately.
Move your head for a healthier cervical spine:
1. Fix the back of your neck with both hands, and then tilt your head forward.
2. Put your hands on your hips, and then tilt your head left and right.
3. Pull and pull the head upwards with both hands repeatedly.
4. Rotate the head 90 degrees left and right.
5. Cross your hands, place your palms behind your head, push your head forward with your palms, and push your head back with force.
The five small head movements are done in one go, so that the neck can be fully exercised, which is conducive to the prevention and improvement of cervical spondylosis, and can refresh the mind.