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Acupuncture Points for Arm Numbness

9 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Arm Numbness:

Arm NumbnessNeck PainCervical SpondylosisRadiculopathy CervicalStiffness NeckCervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy

Points cited for Arm Numbness

How often each point appears across the 9 entries ranked highest for Arm Numbness. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian6 of 9
  • BL10Celestial PillarBladder Meridian4 of 9
  • GB21Shoulder WellGallbladder Meridian3 of 9
  • GV16Wind MansionGoverning Vessel3 of 9
  • SI11Heavenly GatheringSmall Intestine Meridian3 of 9
  • GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel2 of 9
  • SI03Back StreamSmall Intestine Meridian2 of 9
  • SI15Middle Shoulder PointSmall Intestine Meridian2 of 9
  • TB14Shoulder Bone HoleTriple Burner Meridian2 of 9
  • BL43Vital Region Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 9
  • BL60Kunlun (Mountains)Bladder Meridian1 of 9
  • GB12Mastoid ProcessGallbladder Meridian1 of 9

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (3 points)

100%

SI15 · TB03 · GV14

Cervical SpondylosisNeck PainArm NumbnessStiffness NeckRadicular Pain
Point 1 of 3

SI15Middle Shoulder Point

SI15 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肩中俞 (jiān zhōng yú)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra (GV14).

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling; risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Shoulder Blade Pain, Shoulder Pain, Pain

Study-reported

Needling · a 4-week course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1745-6215-13-107 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. GV14 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2018/3465897 ↗

Protocol (9 points)

100%

LI04 · ST44 · SI03 · BL60 · TB05 · GB34 · GB40 · LV03 · GV14

Shoulder PainArm PainNeck PainArm NumbnessRadiculopathy Cervical
Point 1 of 9

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Thread embedding

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2018/3465897 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. GV14 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-13-107 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

100%

SI11 · BL10 · GB20 · GB21

DizzinessCervical SpondylosisNeck PainArm NumbnessLeg WeaknessStiffness Neck
Point 1 of 4

SI11Heavenly Gathering

SI11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天宗 (tiān zōng)

🎯 Location: On the scapula in the depression of the center of the subscapular fossa and at the level of the 4th thoracic vertebra.

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

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Qi Stagnation, Chest Fullness, Elbow Pain, Shoulder Blade Pain

Study-reported

Needling · 10 sessions over 5 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3233/THC-228048 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SI11, GB20, GB21 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039483 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

100%

SI03 · SI11 · BL10 · GB20 · GB21

DizzinessCervical SpondylosisNeck PainArm NumbnessLeg WeaknessStiffness Neck
Point 1 of 5

SI03Back Stream

SI03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 後谿 (hòu xī)

🎯 Location: When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Tinnitus, Jaundice, Common Cold

Study-reported

Needling · 10 sessions over 5 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3233/THC-228048 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SI11, GB20, GB21 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039483 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

100%

SI04 · SI11 · SI15 · GB20 · GB21

Shoulder Blade PainHeadache OccipitalNeck PainArm NumbnessCervical PainRadiculopathy CervicalScapular Pain
Point 1 of 5

SI04Wrist Bone

SI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 腕骨 (wàn gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the ulnar side of the palm in the depression the between base of the 5th metacarpal bone and hamate bone.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Jaundice, Heat, Spleen Deficiency

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039483 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SI11, GB20, GB21 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.3233/THC-228048 ↗

Protocol (7 points)

100%

LI10 · LI11 · LI12 · BL10 · TB14 · GB20 · GV16

Arm PainNeck PainArm NumbnessRadiculopathy CervicalGrip WeaknessNeck Cervical PainRadicular Upper-limb PainParaesthesia Forearm RightParaesthesia Fingers RightEdema Hand RightCervical-disc-herniationDouble-crush-syndromeRadial-tunnel-syndrome
Point 1 of 7

LI10Arm Three Miles

LI10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 手三里 (shǒu sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of local inflammation or injury.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Pain, Facial Droop

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000043745 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. TB14, GB20, GV16 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000043085 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 8 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling3 of 8
  • Electroacupuncture3 of 8
  • Thread embedding1 of 8

After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.