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Acupoints for Shoulder Swelling

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Points indicated for swelling:shoulder

These points list this symptom among their indications. That is an index lookup, not a protocol – no study selected them together, and no cause has been differentiated. Reference only.

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, pain:shoulder, pain, goitre, hemiplegia

SI10Upper Arm Shu Point

SI10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Small Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 臑俞 (bù yú)

🎯 Location: When arm is adducted, point is directly above the posterior end of the axillary fold in the depression the inferior to the scapular spine.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: fever, pain:shoulder, pain, chills, pain:arm

TB13Upper Arm Convergence

TB13 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Triple Burner Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 臑會 (bù huì)

🎯 Location: On the line joining olecranon the and tb14 on the posterior border of the deltoid muscle.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: fever, phlegm, pain:scapula, pain:shoulder, pain

CV22Celestial Prominence

CV22 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Conception Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天突 (tiān tū)

🎯 Location: In the center of the suprasternal fossa.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; caution with trachea.

🛡️ Treats: cough, fever, dyspnoea, asthma, cough:blood

Using Acupoints for Shoulder Swelling

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 swelling:shoulder
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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