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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, "the back is yang, and the abdomen is yin." Our backs are home to the Du Meridian (which controls yang energy) and the Bladder Meridian (responsible for detoxification and dispelling cold), acting like the body's "heating pipes" and "drain pipes." With the arrival of autumn, yang energy begins to recede, making it easier for cold air to invade through the back. If not protected promptly, yang energy will leak out, leading to cold hands and feet and recurring colds in winter.

Sitting for long periods at work, looking down at your phone, can cause stiffness in most people's back muscles. This clogs the meridians, preventing the flow of yang energy and the expulsion of cold air. This leads to back heaviness, shoulder pain, and even irritation in the neck and waist. Autumn is the ideal time to "unblock and replenish yang." Taking good care of your back can help you avoid winter illnesses.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, "the lungs govern the skin and fur, and the back is the home of the lungs." Back health is closely linked to lung function. The dry autumn climate makes the lungs susceptible to external irritants, leading to coughs, dry throat, and other discomforts. Caring for your back can indirectly nourish the lungs, promote the excretion of toxins, and strengthen lung resistance, helping us better cope with the distress caused by autumn's dryness.