What are the symptoms of blocked back meridians?

If the back meridians are blocked, there will often be a variety of symptoms, the more common ones are low back and knee pain, back pain, etc. There are many reasons for the blockage of the back meridians, such as decreased kidney function, which is a common cause. At this time, the patient is prone to frequent urination, urgency, and night sweats. Men may also experience sexual dysfunction, and women may experience menstrual irregularities.

Symptoms of blocked meridians in the back

According to traditional Chinese medicine, meridians are like the transportation network within the human body. They crisscross the body and connect the inside and outside of the body, the internal organs, limbs, and orifices into an organic whole. In the life activities of the human body, meridians play a very important role in connecting the internal organs, communicating the circulation of qi and blood inside and outside, nourishing the whole body, resisting disease, and protecting the body.

Traditional Chinese medicine health professionals believe that: "If the circulation is unobstructed, there will be no pain; if there is pain, the circulation is obstructed." Therefore, "The Insufficient Sleep in Winter March" will teach you to use the flesh-kneading method to determine whether your meridians are unobstructed.

Method: Use your hands to pinch the flesh on your body, especially the areas where the stomach meridian, gallbladder meridian, liver meridian, kidney meridian on the legs and the triple burner meridian, heart meridian, small intestine meridian on the upper arms run. If it hurts a lot, it means that the meridians may be blocked. The more severe the pain, the more severely the meridians are blocked.

Treatment of blocked meridians in the back

1. Back massage therapy

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that many acupuncture points of the human body are located on the back. Moderately beating the northern part can invigorate the yang, dredge the meridians, promote the circulation of qi and blood, etc., thereby eliminating fatigue, calming the nerves, etc., and can strengthen the endocrine and nervous systems and improve immunity. Back pounding is simple and easy to do and is not subject to time constraints. There are usually two methods: patting (patting with empty palms) and knocking (tapping with empty fists). Both methods should be light rather than heavy, and strive to coordinate the movements, even the rhythm, and be flexible in application.

When beating the back, use your hands to lightly tap and pat both sides of the spine from top to bottom or from bottom to top. The strength of the beating should be enough to make the body vibrate without feeling pain. You can beat yourself or have others beat you, and the person being beaten can be sitting or lying down. Generally, the frequency of back massage should be 60 to 100 times per minute. You can massage your back 1 to 2 times a day, and each time should not exceed 20 minutes.

Things to note when massaging the back: 1. When massaging the back with the knocking method, you should clench your fists and should not use the force on clenching your fists. The force should be light at first and then heavy so that you can gradually adapt. 2. The beating frequency should be changed according to the situation. If the person being massaged is nervous or emotionally agitated, it is better to use a light and slow technique; if the person being massaged is depressed or tired, it is better to use a strong and fast technique. 3. Do not beat the back for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases, undiagnosed spinal diseases or severe osteoporosis, so as not to aggravate the condition.

2. Cupping therapy

Cupping can open the pores, strengthen the body, eliminate evil, and dredge the meridians. The choice of cupping site is based on comprehensive considerations such as personal constitution and disease. Among them, the back is one of the cupping areas. There are many important acupoints on the back, and cupping on the back has many benefits. Cupping is often done in the middle or on both sides of the back. This unique stimulation is not only beneficial for quickly dredging meridians and balancing yin and yang, but also can regulate internal organs, promote blood circulation, enhance endocrine function through the conduction of the nervous system, activate immune cells, improve one's own immune function and disease resistance, and reduce the occurrence of diseases.