Acupoints for Shoulders Pain

1 protocol with precise acupoint locations.

Protocol (6 points)

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Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

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ST24Slippery Flesh Gate

ST24 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 滑肉門 (huá ròu mén)

🎯 Location: 1 thumb width above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the cv9.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: phlegm, depression, vomiting, pain:epigastrium, vomiting:blood

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HUANG Yong, LIAO Xiao-ming, LI Xiao-xi & SONG Yuan-bin. Clinical Observation on the Effects of Bo's Abdominal Acupuncture in 40 Cases of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(4): 264-266

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside pain shoulders:

Using Acupoints for Shoulders 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 shoulders
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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