Shoulder Well
Jianjing · 肩井 · เจียนจิ่ง
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Location
Midway between the cranial border of the scapula and the dorsal midline, over trapezius.
Landmark: Trapezius cranial to the scapula.
Actions and Indications
Directs qi downward and frees the shoulder and neck.
Needling
Oblique 0.5-1.5 cm.
Cautions
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Hua Tuo Jia Ji (paravertebral) 華佗夾脊
Opens the channels along the spine; needled bracketing the affected level.
Great Hammer 大椎
Clears heat from the whole body, supports immunity, raises yang.
Wind Pool 風池
Releases wind from the head, frees the neck, benefits the eyes.
Celestial Pillar 天柱
Frees the neck and releases wind from the head.
Back Ravine 後溪
Opens the Governing Vessel, frees the neck and back, stops seizures.
Broken Sequence 列缺
Releases the exterior, opens the nose, relaxes the neck.