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Acupuncture Points for Arm Problems

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Arm Problems:

Cerebral PalsyCerebral Palsy Spastic HemiplegicHand ProblemsSpastic HemiplegiaParalysis Upper LimbSpasticity

Points cited for Arm Problems

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Arm Problems. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GB21Shoulder WellGallbladder Meridian1 of 1
  • LI03Third SpaceLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LI05Yang StreamLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LI10Arm Three MilesLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LI13Arm Five LiLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LI14Upper Arm ProminenceLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LI15Shoulder And ClavicleLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 1
  • SI03Back StreamSmall Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • SI05Yang ValleySmall Intestine Meridian1 of 1

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (17 points)

40%

LI03 · LI04 · LI05 · LI10 · LI11 · LI13 · LI14 · LI15 · SI03 · SI05 · SI09 · SI11 · PC06 · TB04 · TB05 · TB14 · GB21

Paralysis Upper LimbCerebral PalsySpasticityCerebral Palsy Spastic HemiplegicHand ProblemsArm ProblemsUpper Limb WeaknessSpastic Hemiplegia
Point 1 of 17

LI03Third Space

LI03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 三間 (sān jiān)

🎯 Location: When loose fist is made point is on the radial side of the index finger in the depression the proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Diarrhea, Tinnitus, Common Cold, Heat

Study-reported

Needling + Electroacupuncture · a 12-week course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/2515690X251317438 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Needling1 of 1
  • Electroacupuncture1 of 1

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

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