Acupoints for Shoulder Blade Pain

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Protocol (5 points)

96%

Shoulder Blade Pain Headache Occipital Neck Pain Arm Numbness Cervical Pain Radiculopathy Cervical Scapular Pain

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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, Spleen Deficiency

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039483 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

64%

Shoulder Blade Pain Shoulder Pain Trigger-point Myofascial Injury Rotator Cuff

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LI15Shoulder And Clavicle

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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:10.2147/JPR.S591459 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

36%

Bi Syndrome Fever Rheumatic Arthritis Rheumatoid Fibrositis Neuralgia Gout Shoulder Blade Pain Bi Syndrome Fever Rheumatic Arthritis Rheumatoid Shoulder Blade Pain

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SI11Heavenly Gathering

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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天宗 (tiān zōng)

🎯 Location: On the scapula in the depression of the center of the subscapular fossa and at the level of the 4th thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Rule out fracture, dislocation and joint instability before needling, and do not needle into an acutely swollen joint or a haemarthrosis.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Qi Stagnation, Chest Fullness, Elbow Pain, Shoulder Blade Pain

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Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed — check it before relying on it.

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Shoulder Blade Pain:

Shoulder Blade Pain Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Fever Rheumatic Fever Rheumatic Fibrositis

Using Acupoints for Shoulder Blade 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 Shoulder Blade Pain
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions

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