Here's a tip someone gave to me - focus on the blocked area and envision a gentle, easy flow of energy going where it should go. Talk to the area, ask it what's going on, persuade it to release the blockage and flow again. If it won't move, ask what you can do to help it. If you feel you are holding on to your history too tightly, then you are. Think 'soft, soft, soft...' and be compassionate with the blockage and yourself.