Acupoint Jianjing is one of the more important acupoints in the human body. We know that stimulating acupoints has good health benefits and can prevent and treat diseases. When acupoints are painful, it indicates the presence of illness in the body. So what is the cause of Jianjing pain?
What causes Jianjing pain?
1. The most common cause of shoulder strain is long-term exertion on one side of the shoulder, such as carrying weight on one shoulder for a long time or excessive shoulder exercise. Shoulder strain can lead to pain in the Jianjing area.
2. The occurrence of shoulder periarthritis and cervical diseases can also cause Jianjing pain.
3. If the shoulder is exposed to wind and cold, or if it is strained or injured, it can cause stagnation of qi and blood and blockage of the shoulder meridians, leading to pain.
What to do for Jianjing pain?
When there is pain in the Jianjing acupoint, massage, hot compress, cupping, and moxibustion can be used to relieve the pain. If the condition is particularly severe, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in a timely manner.
Always keep the shoulder joints warm and avoid being exposed to wind and cold or dampness. Avoid excessive exertion and heavy lifting.
Massage treatment for Jianjing pain
The patient should lie prone, and the masseur should use the thumbs to press the acupoint vertically with force. The force should start from light and gradually increase until a sense of soreness, numbness, and distension is felt, and each pressing should last for 5 minutes.
The function and efficacy of Jianjing acupoint
Jianjing is one of the commonly used acupoints of the gallbladder meridian of the foot Shaoyang. According to the rule of "the meridian passes through, the main treatment is there," frequent stimulation of this acupoint can effectively improve blood circulation in the shoulder, promote blood flow, reduce swelling, and clear heat. The skin, muscles, nerves, and lymph in the shoulder are stimulated, and local blood circulation becomes smooth naturally, improving metabolism. Therefore, it can effectively promote the body's natural immune function and relieve muscle spasms and pain. In addition, stimulating the Jianjing acupoint on the gallbladder meridian can also help remove stagnant qi from the liver and address issues related to the breasts and lymph nodes.
How to locate Jianjing acupoint?
Sit up straight, located on the shoulder, directly above the nipple, at the midpoint between the GV14 and the acromion. That is, the junction of the nipple and the shoulder line.
