Can Be Done Even on the Train. 2 Acupressure Points for Shoulder Stiffness + Self-Check
Are you troubled by stiff shoulders? Even in your busy daily life, we'll introduce you to acupressure points that you can easily care for by making use of your commute time on the train.
① Jianjing (Shoulder Well)
Location: Around the midpoint connecting the depression below the large bone at the back of the neck and the center of the shoulder tip. Tighten your armpit, place the opposite hand on your shoulder, and it's where the tip of your middle finger touches.
How to press: Push firmly with your middle finger, press for 5 seconds, then release slowly. Repeat this 3-5 times.
This is an acupressure point where the qi of the shoulder enters and exits, and it's effective for improving shoulder circulation. It's particularly effective for those whose necks lean forward due to desk work.
② Tianzhu (Celestial Pillar)
Location: At the back of the neck, around the hairline. From the large depression at the center below the back of the head, shift about two finger widths to the left and right.
How to press: Place your index and middle fingers to support the back of the head, and push upward with your thumb.
Tianzhu is an important point that supports the head, and it's particularly effective for stiff shoulders caused by eye fatigue.
Precautions when pressing
Acupressure points don't work better just because you press harder. If you press too hard, "soreness after massage" can occur where the affected area becomes painful, so the best strength is about "pleasant but slightly painful."
Summary
The strength of acupressure is that it can be done with just one finger in just a few seconds, even on busy days when you don't have time to stretch. Try these two points first—Jianjing and Tianzhu.
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電車の中でもできる。肩こりに効くツボ2選＋セルフチェック
肩こりでお困りですか？忙しい毎日の中でも、電車の移動時間を活用して簡単にケアできるツボをご紹介します。
① 肩井（けんせい）
場所：首の後ろの大きな骨の下のくぼみと、肩先の中央を結んだ真ん中あたり。脇を締めて反対の手を肩に当て、中指の先が当たる場所です。
押し方：中指でぐっと押し込み、5秒押してゆっくり離す。これを3～5回繰り返します。
肩の気が出入りする場所とされ、肩の循環を改善するのに効果的なツボです。デスクワークで首が前に傾いている方に特に効果が期待できます。
② 天柱（てんちゅう）
場所：首の後ろ、髪の生え際あたり。後頭部の下の中央にある大きなくぼみから、左右に指2本分ほどずらした場所です。
押し方：人差し指と中指で後頭部を支えるように添え、親指で上向きに押します。
天柱は頭を支える重要なポイントで、特に目の疲れによる肩こりに効果的とされています。
押すときの注意点
ツボは強く押せば効くわけではありません。強すぎると患部が痛くなる「もみ返し」が起こることもあるため、「気持ち良いけど少し痛い」くらいの強さがベストです。
まとめ
ストレッチする時間すらない忙しい日でも、指1本・数秒でできるのがツボ押しの強みです。肩井と天柱、まずはこの2つから試してみてください。
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