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Acupoints for Immobility Shoulder

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Protocol (8 points)

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AnxietyDepressionShoulder PainPeriarthritis ScapulohumeralRange Of Motion Shoulder RestrictedPeriarthritis ShoulderImmobility Shoulder
Point 1 of 8

LI15Shoulder And Clavicle

LI15 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肩髃 (jiān dòu)

🎯 Location: Anteroinferior to the acromion on the upper portion of the deltoid muscle; when arm is in the full abduction the point is in the depression the appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling due to risk of pneumothorax; caution in shoulder injuries.

🛡️ Treats: Wind, Shoulder Pain, Pain, Goiter, Hemiplegia

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20240047 ↗

Protocol (11 points)

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DepressionShoulder PainCancer BreastUpper Limb PainImmobility Shoulder
Point 1 of 11

LU05Cubit Marsh

LU05 acupoint
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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.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, Knee Pain

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.31557/APJCP.2025.26.3.809 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

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Shoulder PainPostoperative PainImmobility ShoulderInjury Rotator Cuff
Point 1 of 2

LI15Shoulder And Clavicle

LI15 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肩髃 (jiān dòu)

🎯 Location: Anteroinferior to the acromion on the upper portion of the deltoid muscle; when arm is in the full abduction the point is in the depression the appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling due to risk of pneumothorax; caution in shoulder injuries.

🛡️ Treats: Wind, Shoulder Pain, Pain, Goiter, Hemiplegia

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250217-0006 ↗

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Immobility Shoulder:

Shoulder PainDepressionAnxietyCancer BreastInjury Rotator CuffPostoperative Pain

Using Acupoints for Immobility 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 Immobility Shoulder
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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