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Acupoints for Myofascial Pain

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Protocol (12 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Fatigue Cancer-relatedFatigue Post-treatmentCancer BreastMyofascial PainMusculoskeletal Pain
Point 1 of 12

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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doi:10.1186/1472-6882-11-49 ↗

Protocol (8 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

HeadacheMyofascial PainTemporomandibular Joint PainJaw Movement Restriction
Point 1 of 8

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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doi:10.4317/medoral.17567 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Myofascial PainTightness TrapeziusRestricted Rom CervicalTrigger Points Latent
Point 1 of 2

BL40Middle Of The Crease

BL40 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 委中 (wěi zhōng)

🎯 Location: Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in weakness/fatigue; avoid strong stimulation.

🛡️ Treats: fever, diarrhoea, pain:knee, vomiting, pain:abdomen

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doi:10.1155/2013/287184 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

HeadacheShoulder PainNeck PainMyofascial PainTrigger Point Upper TrapeziusStiffness CervicalRestricted Range Of Motion Cervical
Point 1 of 4

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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Single-point entry

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Shoulder PainMyofascial Pain

GB21Shoulder Well

GB21 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肩井 (jiān jǐng)

🎯 Location: On the shoulder directly above the nipple at the midpoint of the line connecting du14 and acromion the at the highest point of the shoulder.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy; risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: cough, dyspnoea, phlegm, deficiency:kidney, depression

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Protocol (7 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Myofascial PainOrofacial PainArthralgia Temporomandibular
Point 1 of 7

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside pain myofascial:

fatigue cancer-relatedfatigue post-treatmentcancer breastpain musculoskeletalheadachepain temporomandibular joint

Using Acupoints for Myofascial 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 myofascial
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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