Acupoints for Intrascapular Pain
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LU01Central Mansion
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 中府 (zhōng fǔ)
🎯 Location: Laterosuperior to the sternum 1 thumb width below lu2 at the level of the 1st intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid during pregnancy; contraindicated in cases of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: heat:chest, cough, pain:chest, fever, dyspnoea
BL44Spirit Hall
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 神堂 (shén táng)
🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths lateral to the du11 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra on the spinal border of the scapula.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling due to risk of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: cough, pain:chest, fever, dyspnoea, asthma
Using Acupoints for Intrascapular 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 pain:intrascapular
- Symptoms worsen despite treatment
- If you have underlying health conditions
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