The exact location of the Fengchi point is below the occipital bone, in the depression between the upper end of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the upper end of the trapezius muscle, and pain is often considered to be due to wind-cold invasion, overwork, cervical spine disease and other factors.
Fengchi point is from “Lingshu – Heat Disease”, belongs to the foot Shaoyang bile meridian, located in the back of the neck area, below the occipital bone, between the upper end of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the upper end of the trapezius muscle in the depression, can be used for treatment of stroke, epilepsy, headache, vertigo, tinnitus, deafness, colds and other diseases.
Pain at the Fengchi acupoint is mostly caused by wind-cold entering the body, cervical spine diseases and excessive fatigue. Pain occurs when wind-cold enters the body and stimulates the Fengchi acupoints, which is especially noticeable when one has a cold or facial paralysis.
Fengchi points are located at the intersection of the skull and neck, and cervical spine diseases can cause qi stagnation and blood stasis, resulting in pain, which can be effectively relieved by acupuncture, massage and acupressure.
Acupuncture, acupressure and massage can be effective in relieving pain. Overwork can cause soft tissue injuries in the neck, which can lead to pain.
Fengchi is a commonly used acupuncture point for the treatment of a variety of diseases, and it is recommended that you follow your doctor’s instructions for the identification of acupuncture points for treatment.