What are the acupuncture points on the shoulders?

Abstract: The shoulder is an important part of the human body, and there are many acupuncture points on the shoulder. As we all know, acupuncture points are an important subject in traditional Chinese medicine. Massaging acupoints can not only regulate various problems in the body, but also relieve physical fatigue, making the body more relaxed and energetic. The main acupuncture points on the shoulders include Fengfu point, Fengchi point, Zhongzhu point, Yangchi point, Guanchong point, Hegu point, Jiantong point, Jianjing point, Zhongfu point, etc. What acupuncture points are there on the shoulder?

1. Jianjing point

The Jianjing point is located on the shoulder, in the front straight breast, at the midpoint of the line connecting Dazhui and the acromion, that is, the nipple Right above where it meets the shoulder line.

The functions and benefits of massaging Jianjing acupoints:

1. Treatment of headache, lightheadedness, eye fatigue, tinnitus, high blood pressure, stiff neck, etc.

2. Relieve and treat shoulder and back pain, neck pain, stiff neck, toothache, mastitis, mastitis, frozen shoulder, shoulder soft tissue injury, upper limb pain, dystocia, hemiplegia, afterbirth, pneumonia, tonsillitis, paralysis, cold limbs, and stroke. Language, various deficiencies and injuries, etc.

3. Improve sexual function

Warm reminder:

Do not massage the Jianjing acupoint too hard or for too long. Especially people with high blood pressure or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should not press or press for a long time.

How to massage Jianjing point:

1. Use the index finger, middle finger and ring finger of your right hand to massage the Jianjing point on your left shoulder. Press hard for 5 seconds and then slowly release it. Repeat ten times. After this, switch to the left hand.

2. Use the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger of your left hand to massage the Jianjing point on your right shoulder. Repeat ten times.

Special note: Pregnant women cannot massage the Jianjing point, as it may easily cause miscarriage

Acupoint location: the highest point of the shoulder, or with hands crossed on the shoulder, under the tip of the middle finger.

Health care function: It has the effect of diluting water.

Indications of diseases: shoulder and back pain, lightheadedness, eye fatigue, tinnitus, high blood pressure, stiff neck, scrofula, etc.

Massage method: Press the left index finger on the middle finger, massage the right Jianjing point for 5 minutes, then press the right index finger on the middle finger, massage the left Jianjing point for 5 minutes, the strength should be moderate , it is appropriate to do it once in the morning and once in the evening when the acupuncture point has local soreness and swelling.

2. Shoulder Triple Burner Meridian

[Location] It is on the shoulder, behind the shoulder. When the arm is abducted, a depression appears behind and below the acromion. [Indications] Arm pain and inability to lift heavy shoulders. [Compatibility] Use with Tianzong and Quyuan to treat shoulder and back pain; use with Jianjing, Tianchi, and Yanglao to treat upper limb paralysis and frozen shoulder.

3. Shoulder Wai Shu Small Intestine Meridian

[Location] On the back, under the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra, 3 inches lateral.

[Indications] Shoulder and back pain, neck stiffness.

4. Jianzhongshu Small Intestine Meridian

[Location] On the back, under the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra, 2 inches lateral.

[Indications] Cough, asthma, shoulder and back pain, and blurred vision.

5. Shoulder_Large Intestine Meridian

[Location] On the outside of the arm, on the deltoid muscle, when the arm is abducted or stretched forward, when the acromion is antero-inferior in the depression .

[Indications] Shoulder and arm cramps, pain, addiction rash, and scrofula.

6. Jianzhen Small Intestine Meridian

Acupoint selection method: Jianzhen point is located behind and below the shoulder joint of the human body. When the arm is adducted, it is 1 inch above the posterior axillary pattern.

Indications: ① shoulder and arm pain, upper limb paralysis; ② scrofula.

Several acupoints that can relieve shoulder pain

1. Fengfu point

Slightly separate your hands and gently press the acupoints around the neck along the spine. The location of the acupuncture points is at the back of the head, the middle of the back upwards, and the edge of the hair. If you have pain and numbness in the back of your head, massage can effectively relieve the pain.

2. Fengchi Point

There are two Fengchi Points, also on the back of the head. Fengchi point has the effect of aphrodisiac and replenishing qi. If you have a headache, dizziness, or tinnitus, you can massage acupoints more often. People who suffer from frequent migraines can also seek out this point.

3. Zhongzhu point

The Zhongzhu point is located between the little finger and ring finger, 2 cm below. When you touch your fingers, it refers to the hollow between your little finger and ring finger.

4. Yangchi point

Yangchi point is located in the center of the wrist, close to the side of the little finger.

When the fingertips are tilted back, each finger will form a very thick tendon at the wrist. The place where the thick tendons of the middle finger and ring finger intersect to the wrist is the position of Yang Chi.

5. Guanchong point

Guanchong point is located at the lower end of the ring finger and at the lower end of one side of the little finger. Correctly speaking, it should be a straight line on the left side of the ring finger and a horizontal line on the bottom of the nail. The two lines intersect, which is Guan Chong.

6. Hegu point

Use one hand to align the first joint stripe of the thumb with the tiger's mouth of the other hand, then flex the thumb and press it, with the fingertip pointing The location is Hegu point. Pressing Hegu in a sedentary office can relieve headaches and eye pain.

7. Shoulder Pain Point

The Shoulder Pain Point is located in the upper 1/3 of the line connecting the head of the fibula and the lateral malleolus, that is, two inches below Zusanli Point and one inch outside. Cross acupoints on the peroneal nerve, shoulder lesions and stiff neck. Chest pain, abdominal pain and hemiplegia, hypotension, low back pain and fainting. The shoulder pain point is a specific acupoint named after the function of the part. It is mainly used clinically for shoulder joints and visceral lesions.

8. Jianjing Point

Jianjing is a typical acupoint for treating shoulder pain and muscle tangles. The stiffer the shoulder muscles, the more severe the pain will be. Its position is when you lower your head, a bone will protrude from the back of the neck. The Jianjing point is at the midpoint of the line connecting the bone and the end of the shoulder. For the middle finger pressure method, place the palm of your hand toward your shoulder, place your thumb or middle finger on the Jianjing point, and press gently.

9. Zhongfu Point

Zhongfu Point is an important part for relieving shoulder pain. It is mainly used to treat shoulder pain caused by forward arching of the upper body or walking in high heels for a long time. Its location is about two finger widths downward from the end of the collarbone. To press, hold your shoulders slightly with your hands and place your thumbs on the Zhongfu point and press gently.