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Acupoints for Shoulder Weakness

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Protocol (6 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Shoulder PainShoulder WeaknessParalysis ShoulderAtrophy Muscle DeltoidAtrophy Muscle SupraspinatusNeuritis Brachial Idiopathic
Point 1 of 6

LI14Upper Arm Prominence

LI14 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 臂臑 (bì bù)

🎯 Location: On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line connecting li11 and li15, 7 thumb widths above the li11 at the insertion of the deltoid muscle.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth to avoid nerve damage.

🛡️ Treats: pain:chest, redness, swelling, pain, goitre

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Protocol (3 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Shoulder PainShoulder WeaknessLimited Range Of Motion ShoulderTear Rotator Cuff
Point 1 of 3

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

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Protocol (11 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Shoulder PainShoulder WeaknessFatigue Muscle Shoulder
Point 1 of 11

LU01Central Mansion

LU01 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 中府 (zhōng fǔ)

🎯 Location: Laterosuperior to the sternum 1 thumb width below lu2 at the level of the 1st intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid during pregnancy; contraindicated in cases of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: heat:chest, cough, pain:chest, fever, dyspnoea

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside weakness:shoulder:

pain shoulderweakness shoulderparalysis shoulderatrophy muscle deltoidatrophy muscle supraspinatusneuritis brachial idiopathic

Using Acupoints for Shoulder Weakness

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

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