SI-14 (Jian Wai Shu) Outer Shoulder Shu

Acupuncture Points on this Channel SI-01 SI-02 SI-03 SI-04 SI-05 SI-06 SI-07 SI-08 SI-09 SI-10 SI-11 SI-12 SI-13 SI-14 SI-15 SI-16 SI-17 SI-18 SI-19

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.

Pont Location:

• A Manual of Acupuncture: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1 (Taodao DU-13).
• Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra where Taodao (DU-13) is located.

Needling Method:

• Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.7 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.