SI9

Jianzhen

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肩貞 (Jiānzhēn) — True Shoulder

Small Intestine channel · point 9

Location

On the posterior shoulder, 1 cun above the posterior end of the axillary fold with the arm adducted.

Needling

Depth: 1.0–1.5 cun
Angle: Perpendicular
⚠ Cautions: Do not angle medially toward the chest wall.

Functions

  • Activates the channel and benefits the shoulder
  • Expels wind and damp

Indications

Shoulder pain and restricted movementfrozen shouldernumbness and weakness of the armtinnitusscrofula

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