# XL18 Taijian (Supreme Shoulder) – Extra Points: Lower limbs

太肩 · tài jiān

Location: On the leg, 0.8 directly below yinglingquan (SP09).

Cautions: Rule out fracture, dislocation and joint instability before needling, and do not needle into an acutely swollen joint or a haemarthrosis.

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## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Arthritis Shoulder Scapulohumeral Periarthritis, Arthritis Shoulder Scapulohumeral Periarthritis, Benefit Collaterals, Benefit Collaterals, Benefit Tendon Ligament, Benefit Tendon / Ligament, Neck Sprain Stiffness, Immobility Neck Sprain

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