Is Your Air Conditioning Causing Shoulder Pain? Nao Hui Can Help

As temperatures rise, many rely on air conditioning to stay comfortable. But have you ever noticed an odd, nagging pain or numbness in your shoulders after spending hours under a cool breeze? Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has an explanation—pathogenic wind sneaking into the body’s system through prolonged exposure to cold air. Due to its strategic location, Nao Hui is believed to play a role in the body’s defense against external pathogenic influences such as cold and wind.

Additionally, TCM practitioners associate a healthy flow of yang energy with the ability to overcome procrastination and take decisive action. How to Locate and Activate Nao Hui How to Stimulate Nao Hui for Maximum Benefit Press firmly for three to five seconds, release for three seconds, and repeat for one to three minutes on each side. Massage in circles using your thumb or index finger for one to three minutes per side.



Use an herbal patch overnight for persistent pain relief. Advanced techniques like acupuncture, cupping, or moxibustion (a gentle heat therapy with dried mugwort) can be applied by a trained TCM professional. A Few Precautions.