Acupuncture points for treating cervical spondylosis can be used as cervical pinch point, Ah Yes point (the point where acidity, numbness, distension and pain sensation are obvious), Tianzhu point, Houxi point, Shenwei point, and so on.
Cervical spondylosis is a disease caused by the poor operation of qi, blood and meridians, resulting in pain in the joints of the limbs and unfavorable flexion and extension. Cervical spondylosis can be categorized into cervical type, nerve root type, vertebral artery type, sympathetic nerve type and spinal cord type. Not all types of cervical spondylosis are suitable for acupuncture treatment, so it is necessary to make a clear diagnosis before acupuncture, and carry out the treatment under the guidance of professional doctors.
The main points for treatment are the cervical pinch point, Ah Yes point, Tianzhu point, Hou Xi point and Shen Wei point.
The supporting points for the Directing Vessel and the Foot Solar Meridian are Fengfu and Kunlun points; for the Hand Solar Meridian, Xiaohai and Shaoze points; for the Hand Yangming Meridian, Shoulder Coupling, Quchi and Hegu points. Wind-cold paralysis with Fengmen, Daxi; labor injury and blood stasis with Diaphragm Yu, Hegu; deficiency of liver and kidney with Liver Yu, Kidney Yu. For dizziness and headache, Baaihui and Fengchi; for nausea and vomiting, Zhongkou and Neiguan; for tinnitus and deafness, Higong and Waiguan.
By lifting, inserting, twisting, turning and other techniques, needling the above acupuncture points can help to soothe the tendons and activate the blood, move the qi and relieve pain (by regulating the body’s qi to relieve pain). Note that acupuncture and other Chinese medicine physical therapy should be operated by a professional physician, do not operate privately, so as not to cause damage to the body.