Acupuncture Points for Shoulder Problems

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Shoulder Problems:

Points cited for Shoulder Problems

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Shoulder Problems. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • LI15Shoulder And ClavicleLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • LI16Great BoneLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • SI09True ShoulderSmall Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • SI10Upper Arm Shu PointSmall Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • SI11Heavenly GatheringSmall Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • SI12Grasping The WindSmall Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • SI13Crooked WallSmall Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • TB14Shoulder Bone HoleTriple Burner Meridian1 of 1

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (8 points)

76%

LI15 · LI16 · SI09 · SI10 · SI11 · SI12 · SI13 · TB14

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

Study-reported

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Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046638 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

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