Points cited for Arm Pain How often each point appears across the 5 entries ranked highest for Arm Pain. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.
GB20 Wind Pool Gallbladder Meridian 4 of 5 GB21 Shoulder Well Gallbladder Meridian 3 of 5 GV16 Wind Mansion Governing Vessel 3 of 5 SI14 Outer Shoulder Point Small Intestine Meridian 3 of 5 GV14 Great Vertebra Governing Vessel 2 of 5 SI15 Middle Shoulder Point Small Intestine Meridian 2 of 5 BL10 Celestial Pillar Bladder Meridian 1 of 5 BL60 Kunlun (Mountains) Bladder Meridian 1 of 5 GB34 Yang Mound Spring Gallbladder Meridian 1 of 5 GB40 Mound Gallbladder Meridian 1 of 5 LI04 Junction Valley Large Intestine Meridian 1 of 5 LI10 Arm Three Miles Large Intestine Meridian 1 of 5 Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean
Protocol (9 points) 100% LI04 · ST44 · SI03 · BL60 · TB05 · GB34 · GB40 · LV03 · GV14
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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
Protocol (5 points) 100% SI14 · SI15 · GB20 · GB21 · GV16
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 肩外俞 (jiān wài yú)
🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra where GV13 is located.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling; risk of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: Fever , Wind , Shoulder Blade Pain , Shoulder Pain , Pain
Protocol (7 points) 100% LI10 · LI11 · LI12 · BL10 · TB14 · GB20 · GV16
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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
Protocol (9 points) 100% SI14 · GB20 · GB21 · GV14 · XB02C4 · XB02C5 · XB02C6 · XB02C7 · XH15
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 肩外俞 (jiān wài yú)
🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra where GV13 is located.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling; risk of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: Fever , Wind , Shoulder Blade Pain , Shoulder Pain , Pain
Protocol (5 points) 100% SI14 · SI15 · GB20 · GB21 · GV16
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 肩外俞 (jiān wài yú)
🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra where GV13 is located.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling; risk of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: Fever , Wind , Shoulder Blade Pain , Shoulder Pain , Pain
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Buy Using Acupoints for Arm Pain Self-Treatment Guidelines Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes Treat 2-3 times daily for best results When to Seek Professional Help Severe or persistent Arm Pain Symptoms worsen despite treatment If you have underlying health conditions Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.
