Acupuncture Points for Tightness Trapezius

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Tightness Trapezius:

Points cited for Tightness Trapezius

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

  • BL40Middle Of The CreaseBladder Meridian1 of 1
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian1 of 1

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (2 points)

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BL40 · GB34

Point 1 of 2

BL40Middle Of The Crease

BL40 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 委中 (wěi zhōng)

🎯 Location: Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in weakness/fatigue; avoid strong stimulation.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Diarrhea, Knee Pain, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain

Study-reported

Needling · 2 sessions over 7 days

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2013/287184
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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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