Jugu

1. 01On the top of the shoulder, in the depression medial to the acromion, between the lateral end of the clavicle and the scapular spine.
2. 02In the hollow between the acromial end of the clavicle and the shoulder blade, just posterior to the highest point of the shoulder.
3. 03About 1 cun medial to the acromioclavicular joint, in the depression found there.
4. 04On the upper shoulder, in the depression between the acromial end of the clavicle and the spine of the scapula.

1. 01Perpendicular or oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun.
2. 02Caution: needling deeply toward the medial side carries a real risk of pneumothorax, especially in thin patients.
3. 03Insert straight, angled slightly outward, 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness around the shoulder joint.
4. 04Needle perpendicularly, 0.5 to 0.7 cun.
5. 05Moxibustion may be used.

Meeting point with the Yang Qiao channel.

• ·Frees the channel
• ·Relieves pain
• ·Benefits the shoulder joint
• ·Regulates Qi and Blood
• ·Moves Blood locally
• ·Disperses Phlegm nodules
• ·Breaks up congealed Blood
• ·Clears obstruction from the channel
• ·Opens the chest
• ·Directs rebellious Qi downward
• ·Promotes the downward-directing function of Lung Qi

• ·Shoulder and back pain
• ·Blood Stasis in the shoulder
• ·Difficulty moving or lifting the upper arm
• ·Scrofula
• ·Coughing up blood
• ·Asthma
• ·Childhood malnutrition
• ·Brachial neuralgia
• ·Pain and impaired movement of the upper limbs
• ·Fright epilepsy
• ·Vomiting large quantities of blood
• ·Blood Stasis in the chest
• ·Goiter
• ·Shortness of breath
• ·Cough
• ·Shoulder Bi Syndrome
• ·Pain across the shoulder, back, elbow, and arm, with the arm unable to flex or extend

This point is favored especially for shoulder conditions that are chronic and stubborn.