Acupoints for Cold Shoulder
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LU05Cubit Marsh
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 尺澤 (chǐ zé)
🎯 Location: On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon; point is located with elbow slightly flexed.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of severe vascular disease; caution with depth at cubital fossa.
SI04Wrist Bone
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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, deficiency:spleen
SI14Outer Shoulder Point
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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 du13 is located.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling; risk of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: fever, wind, pain:scapula, pain:shoulder, pain
Using Acupoints for Cold Shoulder
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 cold:shoulder
- Symptoms worsen despite treatment
- If you have underlying health conditions
Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.