Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical practice that involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body to relieve pain and treat various conditions. Here are 20 acupuncture points that are commonly used for the treatment of cervical pain:
GB20 (Gallbladder 20) – located at the base of the skull, this point helps relieve neck and head pain, as well as eye and ear disorders.
BL10 (Bladder 10) – also known as “Tianzhu,” this point is located at the base of the skull and is used to treat neck pain, stiffness, and headache.
GB21 (Gallbladder 21) – located at the top of the shoulder, this point is useful for treating neck pain, shoulder pain, and upper back pain.
BL11 (Bladder 11) – located on the side of the neck, this point is used to treat neck pain, stiffness, and headaches.
SI16 (Small Intestine 16) – located in the hollow of the neck, this point is used to treat neck pain, stiff neck, and difficulty turning the head.
GB22 (Gallbladder 22) – located on the side of the neck, this point is used to treat neck pain, stiffness, and headaches.
BL12 (Bladder 12) – located on the midline of the back of the neck, this point is used to treat neck pain, stiffness, and headaches.
SI15 (Small Intestine 15) – located on the side of the neck, this point is used to treat neck pain, stiffness, and headaches.
SI14 (Small Intestine 14) – located at the top of the shoulder, this point is used to treat neck pain, stiff neck, and difficulty turning the head.
TE14 (Triple Energizer 14) – located on the side of the neck, this point is used to treat neck pain, stiffness, and headaches.
GB20 (Gallbladder 20) – located at the base of the skull, this point helps relieve neck and head pain, as well as eye and ear disorders.
GB13 (Gallbladder 13) – located at the base of the skull, this point is used to treat neck pain, headaches, and migraines.
BL13 (Bladder 13) – located on the midline of the back of the neck, this point is used to treat neck pain, stiffness, and headaches.
GB14 (Gallbladder 14) – located on the midline of the neck, this point is used to treat neck pain, headaches, and migraines.
TE15 (Triple Energizer 15) – located on the midline of the neck, this point is used to treat neck pain, headaches, and migraines.
GB15 (Gallbladder 15) – located on the midline of the back of the neck, this point is used to treat neck pain, headaches, and migraines.
BL14 (Bladder 14) – located on the midline of the back of the neck, this point is used to treat neck pain, headaches, and migraines.
SI11 (Small Intestine 11) – located on the side of the neck, this point is used to treat neck pain, stiffness, and headaches.
TE16 (Triple Energizer 16) – located on the side of the neck, this point is used to treat neck pain, stiffness, and headaches