SI-14 (Jian Wai Shu) Outer Shoulder Shu - Acupuncture point on the Small Intestine Channel of Hand Tai Yang

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Acu Point SI-14 (Jian Wai Shu) Outer Shoulder Shu

Acupuncture Points on the Small Intestine Channel of Hand Tai Yang

Actions:

Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Expels wind and cold and benefits the shoulder and scapula

Indications:

Aching of the shoulder and back, pain and rigidity of the neck.

Location (CAM):

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra where Taodao (DU-13) is located.

Location (AMOA):

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1 (Taodao DU-13).

Needling Method:

Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.7 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM