Governor (Du Mai or Gov) 14 is located between the spinous processes of C7 and T1 in the mid line. The point lies at the centre of a parallelogram of forces with one axis being the spine and the other being the horizontal line shoulder to shoulder. The area is therefore prone to much physical tension and stress. This very powerful acupoint is at the intersection of five different meridians (some are deep channels) so is influential in many energy imbalances.
Symptoms of imbalance include pain and stiffness of the neck, cervical spondylosis, trapezius spasm, fibromyalgia, colds, cough and sore throat, wheezing, palpitations, poor memory, poor concentration, tinnitus, headache, migraine and hypertension.
This point is also the posterior aspect of the Throat (Vishuddha) Chakra and is used in conjunction with the anterior aspect at Con 22. It may be use therefore with constipation, shyness, inability to express feelings and emotions and respiratory conditions.
Prior to using the point with bodywork, acupressure or acupuncture I always feel it is a good idea to 'clear the area' by giving the client/patient some deep massage around the region, especially into the trapezius muscle. I also do some localised fascial release work around the point, combining it with energy balancing the point to bilateral LI 15 at the shoulders and GOV 4 in the lumbar spine. Please warn the client they could feel 'banjaxed' after the session as a great deal of accumulated stress can be released. One may also use this point as part of a self help procedure. Feedback please. - JRC
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