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Falling into pillow can relief by yourself

Falling into the pillow is a symptom that many people have experienced. This symptom is associated with incorrect sleeping posture. Sleep in the same position for a long time or choosing a pillow that is not suitable for the body such as Pillow too high or too low Including being hit by the cold wind Tense the muscles around the neck.

The blood and Qi in that area congested causing pain. This symptom usually occurs in the morning after waking up. Most of the time, symptoms subside within a few days, but if the condition is severe, it can lead to stiff neck. Unable to turn left, right or tilt and affect daily life

There are many ways to relieve falling asleep according to Chinese medicine, such as acupuncture, Tui Na, and Chinese herbal compress. or even a reflexology massage This reflexology is a convenient, easy and can be done by yourself.

1. Wai Lao Gong Point (WaiLaoGong, EX-UE8)

This point is a special point used to treat falling pillows. Therefore, there is another name known as “Luo Zhen” or pillow fall point “located on the back of the hand. Between the metacarpal bone of the index finger and the middle finger near the ridge of the fist 0.5 chun when there is a pillow drop, use the thumb to press on this point with light to heavy pressure for about 5-10 minutes, focusing on the side where the pain is tight. While pressing, turn your neck to the left and right. Bend down and raise your head slowly. to relieve the tension of the muscles in the neck

According to meridian theory Falling pillow is a disease of the ligaments on the meridian lines of the Taiyang hands and feet. and the Shaoyang meridian Therefore, the following pressure points can be massaged to help relieve pain better.

2. Hou Xi Point (HouXi, SI3)

The Hou Xi point was used to alleviate the fall from the pillow that occurred on the Tai Yang hand meridian. That is, the back of the neck is slightly laterally away from the midline of the body. Including pain and stiffness behind the ears and shoulder blades. The way to find the Hou Xi point is to make a fist. This point is located at the wrinkled end of the ridge of the hand along the contrasting skin color of the palm and back of the hand.

3. ShuGu Point (ShuGu, BL65)

This point is used to alleviate the symptoms of falling pillows that occur on the Taiyang foot meridians. The back of the neck near the midline of the body. Including having pain in the occipital area and back The Sugu point is located on the outer side of the foot, behind the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint, at the confluence of the sole and instep.

4. Xuanzhong Point (XuanZhong, GB39)

It is used to alleviate the fall on the side of the neck from the Shaoyang meridian. It is often found in people who sleep on their side. Xuanzhong is an acupuncture point on the outer leg. Above the top of the astragalus, 3 chun, close to the front edge of the fibula bone,

and due to the cold contributing to qi and blood flow congestion tight muscles After the aforementioned pressure point massage You can also use a warm compress on the desired area. to relieve muscle tension and to eliminate the cold as well

To prevent yourself from falling into a pillow, you should start by adjusting your sleeping position correctly. The pillow you choose should have a height that fits your shoulders. Including regularly exercising the neck and shoulder muscles to reduce tension and increase muscle strength.