Here is a great acupuncture point for neck pain: UB12 or Bladder 12, along the bladder meridian also know as Fengmen.
In Acupuncture there are 12 meridian pathways of the body. The Bladder Meridian is one of them. Pain is often caused by a stagnation within Meridian pathway. These pathways circulate “chi or energy” throughout your body. Using acupuncture on these points frees up the pathways. Fengmen or bladder 12 function is to strengthen immunity and clear mucous from the throat/sinuses.
Where is it located? UB 12 is located on the back an inch and a half from the spine, at the lower border of the second thoracic vertebra.
This acupuncture point, UB12 treats other conditions as well, namely:
- treats urinary conditions and pain of the neck and back
- cold and fever
- nasal congestion
- sneezing
- excess nasal discharge
- cough with chest or back pain
An acupuncturist can needle this location for you along with other acupuncture points. You can also do this at home. Have someone use the thumb or index finger to press firmly and hold the pressure for 10 seconds.
Source:Bladder 12 treats urinary conditions and back, neck pain
Additional Reading Resources:
- Study Shows that Acupuncture Relieves Pain By Affecting the Brain
- A Treatment for neck pain using a simple pillow at night
- Chronic Neck Pain Treatment
- Special BowTie Pillow Helps with Neck and Shoulder Pain
- The Top 10 Gifts for Neck Pain Sufferers
