Press the space between the index finger and the middle finger on the back of your hand and push towards your wrist until you can't push it. There is a physiological depression in this part, which is the acupuncture point responsible for the cervical vertebra.
Pressing and rubbing this part frequently (until it feels sore) can relieve the stiffness and discomfort of the cervical spine. There is an acupoint on the left and right sides of the back of your hand. You may wish to rub the acupoint with your left and right hands in turn for a few minutes at a time.
Press the gap between the ring finger and the little finger on the back of the hand and push it towards the wrist until it can't be pushed. There is a physiological depression in this part, which is the acupoint responsible for the lumbar spine. If you feel that this acupoint is sore, it means that there is something wrong with the lumbar spine. Pressing and rubbing this part often can relieve the pain and discomfort of the lumbar spine. There is an acupoint on the left and right sides of the back of the hand. You can often rub the acupoint with your left and right hands in turn for a few minutes at a time.
Stiff neck, shoulder pain, sciatica and other cervical (lumbar) vertebral problems are common civilized diseases caused by modern people's long-term use of computers or mobile phones, lack of exercise and poor posture of sitting, standing and sleeping. Without proper preventive or therapeutic measures, it is likely to cause more serious health problems. Making good use of the following spinal conditioning methods can maintain the spine in daily life and prevent diseases.
1. Feet together, hands in herringbone, keep waist height.
2. The arms and palms are stretched forward, the fingers are slightly separated, and the fingertips are upturned, so that the scapula can drive the action.
3. Start opening and closing the scapula. The method is to reach out your hands and keep your fingers up. A set of opening and closing techniques should be repeated 108 times, and it is recommended to do it about 2000 times a day.
4. After completing 108 times, do a rest technique called "Two Instruments Rejuvenation" first, and restore your hands to your side to keep them drooping naturally. At the highest point of the shoulder, draw a circle up, back and down six times, then do it in the opposite direction six times, and finally shake the left and right shoulders slightly.
1. If you do it for more than 30 times, your shoulders will be particularly sour or tired. At this time, you can naturally relax and do it slowly, but it will be effective to continue doing it.
2. Shrugging your shoulders or swinging your arms back and forth are all wrong postures, which can't achieve the effect of conditioning your spine. To make sure the posture is correct, ask others to put their hands together on your shoulder blades to make sure they feel pinched.
Text/Lu Xuexuan
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