Acupuncture Points for Soreness

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Soreness:

Points cited for Soreness

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Soreness. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL11Great ShuttleBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB39Suspended BellGallbladder Meridian1 of 2

No study in this index covers Soreness

Every protocol below comes from a clinical text or a website. Nothing here has a published trial behind it, so no two independent sources have been shown to agree. How often that happens

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (2 points)

70%

BL11 · GB39

Point 1 of 2

BL11Great Shuttle

BL11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 大杼 (dà zhù)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV13 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Knee Pain

Website

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 Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it.

sacredlotus.com

Single-point entry

70%

GB34Yang Mound Spring

GB34 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 陽陵泉 (yáng líng quán)

🎯 Location: In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Knee Pain, Jaundice, Constipation, Vomiting

Website

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 Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it.

sacredlotus.com
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Using Acupoints for Soreness

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 Soreness
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.