Acupoints for Upper Back And Shoulder Pain
Searching for acupoints that may help with upper back and shoulder pain.
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CVC06Spleen
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points
🇨🇳 Chinese: 脾 (pí)
🎯 Location: At the midpoint of a line from Stomach to the notch between Antihelix and Antitragus.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: constipation, indigestion, menorrhagia, lumbago, gastroptosis
POS12Triangle Area of Cervical Vertebra
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points
🇨🇳 Chinese: 頸後三角區 (jǐng hòu sān jiǎo qū)
🎯 Location: Formed by these points on the posterior of the auricle: C3-4, C6-7, and Large Auricular Nerve Posterior
⚠️ Cautions: Caution near vertebral artery.
🛡️ Treats: upper back and shoulder pain, fibromyalgia, neck muscle tension, periarthritis of shoulder, strained neck
POS22C6-C7
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points
🇨🇳 Chinese: 頸椎6-7 (jǐng zhuī 6-7)
🎯 Location: Corresponding to the lower 1/5 part of the Cervical Vertebrae, but on the posterior auricle
⚠️ Cautions: Caution near vertebral artery.
🛡️ Treats: upper back and shoulder pain, elbow, 7 degeneration, periarthritis of the shoulder, cervical vertebrae 6
POS24Large Auricular Nerve Posterior
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points
🇨🇳 Chinese: 耳背耳大神經點 (ěr bèi ěr dà shén jīng diǎn)
🎯 Location: Located at the corresponding point of the Large Auricular Nerve on the posterior surface of the auricle
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: upper back and shoulder pain, periarthritis of shoulder, elbow, wrist and finger and hand tingling and numbness, cervical vertebrae 6 and 7 degeneration
Using Acupoints for Upper Back And Shoulder 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 upper back and shoulder pain
- Symptoms worsen despite treatment
- If you have underlying health conditions
Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.