Hong Kong, February 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the Lunar New Year approaches, many households embark on their annual deep cleaning to start the year with a fresh and tidy environment. However, intensive cleaning over a short period of time, which involves bending, squatting, kneeling, and lifting, can quickly lead to stiff shoulders, back pain, general discomfort, and even ruin your holiday fun. From the perspective of Chinese medicine, this kind of discomfort is often caused by “tendon/muscle tension” or “qi stagnation/blood stagnation.” With proper preparation, good posture, and post-activity care, spring cleaning can be both environmentally friendly and good for your body.

Herbalji’s 3 Essentials for Healthy Tidying Up

Traditional Chinese medicine experts explain that repeated bending, lifting, and pushing can put undue stress on local muscles and fascia, causing tension and pain. Improper force can disrupt the smooth flow of Qi and blood through the meridians, causing pain, numbness, and swelling. Professor Wong Tin-Chee, founder of Herbalgy, adds, “TCM focuses on addressing the root cause and harmonizing Qi and Blood. Pain is a signal from the body, and when the flow is blocked, discomfort occurs. When energy circulates freely, the body heals itself.”

To avoid injury while cleaning and maximize your health, Herbalgy recommends following three steps:

1. Warm up and activate | Wake up muscles and prevent tension

Spend 5 to 10 minutes doing dynamic stretches, such as rotating your wrists and ankles, gently moving your neck and shoulders, and moving your joints. Proper warming up increases muscle elasticity and flexibility, reducing the risk of sudden strains.

2. Master your posture | Work smarter, not harder

• Rotate tasks every 30 minutes to avoid fatigue from static posture.
• Bend your knees, not your hips. When picking up low objects or sweeping the floor, squat down, keeping your back straight and using your leg strength to support your movements.
• Use a step stool at high places. Don’t overreach or strangle yourself.
• Keep something heavy nearby and push and pull it using your whole body, not just your arms and back.

3. Calm and Recover | Relax your muscles and release fatigue

Recovery is very important. After cleaning, apply a warm compress for 15 minutes to increase blood circulation. Gently pressing pressure points such as Hegu (between the thumb and forefinger) and Weichu (behind the knees) can help relieve tension. For further symptom relief, incorporate Herbalgy’s targeted pain management products into your daily routine.

Herbalgy Comprehensive Pain Management

Herbalgy’s “Upper, Middle, and Lower Pain Management System” philosophy targets discomfort by location and severity, providing effective solutions to maintain your body’s balance and vitality.

Touch cool:

Formulated with natural menthol and equipped with a 360-degree magnetic bead massage head, Touch-Cool quickly delivers a cooling sensation that revitalizes tired muscles, relieves tension, and restores clarity. Targeted rolling massage action can effectively relieve headaches, neck and shoulder stiffness, muscle fatigue, and upper body discomfort caused by long hours of work, exercise, and bad posture, providing refreshment and relaxation anytime, anywhere.

Herbalgy Medicated Balm & Herbalgy Pain Relief Plaster:

This powerful day/night dual herbal treatment provides comprehensive relief for shoulder, neck and back discomfort. During the day, the Herbalgy medicated balm with a 360-degree magnetic bead massage head precisely targets pain points for instant relief from muscle pain and stiffness caused by work tension, physical activity, and poor posture. At night, Herbalgy Analgesic Plaster prolongs the therapeutic effect, providing sustained penetration to support deep muscle recovery and promote relaxation. Apply one bandage each day for 2 to 4 hours each time. If condition persists, reapply every 12 hours.

Carthami Flos Pain Relief Oil & Carthami Flos Pain Relief Plaster:

A professional solution for persistent, deep-seated pain, this dual therapy is designed as an “oil by day, plaster by night” system that combines advanced herbal science with targeted massage for superior results. During the day, Carthami Flos soothing oil with premium safflower extract promotes blood circulation and eliminates stagnation. Also, the 360 ​​degree rotating bead massage head ensures precise penetration, effectively relieving chronic lower back, leg and joint pain, muscle fatigue and tension. At night, Carthami Flos Pain Relief Plaster provides continuous relief from chronic discomfort while supporting long-term muscle recovery. For optimal results, apply one bandage daily for 4 to 6 hours.

TCM practitioners advise pacing cleaning tasks and completing them in manageable segments. When pain occurs, Herbalgy’s three-step protection system provides complete support for your muscles and joints, from quick relief to thorough treatment, minimizing any pain that may linger during your vacation. Welcome the Lunar New Year feeling light, agile, and full of energy.

About herbal tea

Herbalgy Pharmaceutical Ltd. is a company that captures the essence of Hong Kong. Founded in 1999 by respected Chinese medicine professor Wong Ting Chee, he has been influenced by his father, Wong Tu Ik, since childhood. Professor Wong has a deep passion for traditional Chinese medicine and herbal medicine research, inheriting his father’s wisdom and expertise. He is committed to upholding his father’s philosophy of “focusing on addressing the root cause rather than simply treating the symptoms” and the principle of “viewing pain as a key indicator to identify the underlying problem.”

After establishing the family business, Professor Wong was encouraged by his father to create the famous “Herbal Tea” brand. The name reflects the company’s commitment to promoting healthy meridians and overall well-being. With decades of clinical experience and love for traditional Chinese medicine in Hong Kong, he established a GMP certified manufacturer in Hong Kong that guarantees the scientific production of traditional medicinal oils and plasters. Since then, he has launched the brands ‘Touch Cool’, ‘Herbalgy’ and ‘Tibet Red’. These brands combine Hong Kong’s unique characteristics with readily available medicinal oils, magnetic therapy, herbal therapy and physical therapy, making them some of the region’s most enduring and best-selling brands.

These brands offer direct drug-based home care solutions designed for early prevention of chronic pain resulting from impaired blood and Qi circulation in an urban lifestyle.

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