How to unblock shoulder and neck meridians

The methods of unblocking the shoulder and neck meridians include acupuncture, cupping, tuina massage and gua sha. The main meridians in the shoulder and neck are the small intestine meridian, large intestine meridian, Sanjiao meridian, bladder meridian, and gallbladder meridian. It may be due to factors such as cold condensation, blood stasis, phlegm (pathological products formed by water metabolism disorders) and other factors caused by qi and blood flow is not smooth, resulting in blockage of the meridians, which leads to the appearance of the neck and shoulder soreness, pain, and muscle stiffness and other manifestations. The methods for unblocking the meridians of the shoulder and neck include acupuncture, cupping, massage and gua sha. All of these methods can stimulate the acupoints in the shoulder and neck to achieve the purpose of dredging the meridians and channels, and running the qi and blood. It should be noted that the operation of unblocking the meridians and channels of the shoulder and neck should be carried out by professionals, and should not be operated blindly by oneself. Patients should pay attention to moderate daily activities, avoid prolonged bowing of the head and other bad postures, and pay attention to the shoulders and neck to prevent cold and keep warm.