Pain at the junction of the clavicle and the sternum, or pain in the sternoclavicular joint, can occur for a number of reasons. Patients with chronic exertion or strain on the sternoclavicular joint may suffer from muscle damage, or the muscles of the sternoclavicular joint may become cold for a long time, which may lead to localized Qi and blood stagnation and obstruction of the meridians, resulting in pain when the patient moves around. If the patient suffers from chondritis of the sternoclavicular joint, pain may also occur. Localized fasciitis may also produce pain. Treatment can be conservative, starting with avoiding weight-bearing activities and resting in bed. The sternoclavicular joint can be treated with hot compresses, herbal fumigation or acupuncture, moxibustion, small acupuncture, or prying and release, all of which can help relieve pain.