Neck & Upper Back Pain

Acupressure

  • Press and circle the following points while rotating your neck and rolling your shoulders

  • Work on each point for at least 30 seconds

Lung 7 - found on the thumb side of the wrist, 1.5 thumb width above the crease, between the two tendons.

Lung 7 - found on the thumb side of the wrist, 1.5 thumb width above the crease, between the two tendons.

Small Intestine 3 - this point is found with a loose fist, on the pinky side at the crease that is closer to the wrist, at the junction of the red & white skin.

Small Intestine 3 - this point is found with a loose fist, on the pinky side at the crease that is closer to the wrist, at the junction of the red & white skin.

Large Intestine 4 - found on back of hand, in between the thumb and pointing fingers. Note that this point is contraindicated in pregnancy.

Large Intestine 4 - found on back of hand, in between the thumb and pointing fingers. Note that this point is contraindicated in pregnancy.

Luo Zhen - The point is found on the back of the hand in between the two bones in the depression just past the knuckles of the pointer and middle finger.

Luo Zhen - The point is found on the back of the hand in between the two bones in the depression just past the knuckles of the pointer and middle finger.

Stretches

  • Chin tuck

  • Side-to-side tilts

  • Forward & backward tilt

  • Chin to shoulder then turns head side to side

  • Head rotations

  • Shoulder shrug

  • Shoulder rolls

  • Eagle arms

  • 10 minute Yoga video, click here

  • 30 minute Yoga video, click here

  • Article with exercises, click here

Helpful Links

 Reference: Deadman, Peter. A Manual of Acupuncture

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