Jianliao

1. 01On the shoulder, behind LI-15 Jianyu, in the depression posterior and inferior to the acromion, found with the arm abducted.
2. 02On the posteroinferior ridge of the acromion, in a depression roughly 1 cun behind LI-15 Jianyu.
3. 03At the deltoid muscle's origin, in the depression posterior and inferior to the lateral tip of the acromion. Note: LI-15 Jianyu lies in the depression anterior and inferior to the acromion.

1. 01Needle straight in, 0.7 to 1 cun.
2. 02Moxibustion may be used.
3. 03With the arm abducted, insert perpendicularly toward the center of the axilla, 1 to 1.5 cun.
4. 04Insert transversely and obliquely, angled distally toward the elbow, 1.5 to 2 cun.
5. 05For shoulder arthritis: with the arm abducted, insert straight toward HT-1 Jiquan in the armpit — between the acromion and the greater tubercle of the humerus — 1.5 to 2 cun, or needle through to HT-1 Jiquan. Sensation: distention and soreness spreading through the shoulder.
6. 06For inflammation around the shoulder joint: insert obliquely, angled downward, 2 to 3 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness throughout the shoulder, or a numb, electric feeling radiating toward the fingers.

• ·Dispels Wind-Damp
• ·Relieves pain
• ·Benefits the shoulder joint

• ·Pain, heaviness and impaired motor function of the shoulder and upper arm
• ·Urticaria
• ·Hypertension
• ·Paralysis of the upper extremity
• ·Excessive sweating
• ·Shoulder Bi
• ·Inflammation around the shoulder joint
• ·Hemiplegia
• ·Goiter
• ·Numbness, paralysis and pain of the arm
• ·Shoulder atrophy
• ·Shoulder inflammation
• ·Immobility of the shoulder
• ·A heavy sensation in the shoulder
• ·Neuralgia of the shoulder and scapula
• ·Weakness of the arm
• ·Inability to raise the arm
• ·Stiff neck
• ·Headache
• ·Shoulder arthritis

This point serves as a key local point for the shoulder joint.