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Acupoints for Cervical Spine Pain

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Protocol (3 points)

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Cervical Spine PainCervical Spine Syndrome
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BL10Celestial Pillar

BL10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天柱 (tiān zhù)

🎯 Location: 1.3 thumb widths lateral to the midpoint of the posterior hairline and in the depression on the lateral aspect of the trapezius.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with vertebral artery.

🛡️ Treats: Dizziness, Wind, Pain, Epilepsy, Nasal Congestion

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2012/153480 ↗

Protocol (8 points)

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Neck PainCervical Spine PainWhiplash Injury
Point 1 of 8

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

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3831/KPI.2020.23.4.262 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

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Neck PainCervical Spine PainWhiplash Injury
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 (du14).

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

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

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3831/KPI.2020.23.4.262 ↗

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Cervical Spine Pain:

Neck PainWhiplash InjuryCervical Spine Syndrome

Using Acupoints for Cervical Spine 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 Cervical Spine Pain
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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