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M-UE-48

Jianneiling (Jianqian)

Inner Mound of the Shoulder (Front of the Shoulder)

Also known asShoulder's Inner Tomb · Inner Shoulder Mound

Channel
Extra points

Location

  1. 01With the arm relaxed at the side, this point sits on the shoulder, halfway between the top of the anterior axillary crease and LI-15 Jianyu.
  2. 02On the front of the shoulder joint, halfway between the anterior axillary crease and LI-15 Jianyu.
  3. 03Halfway between the end of the anterior axillary fold and LI-15 Jianyu.

Needling

  1. 01For most conditions, insert perpendicularly with the needle aimed toward the back of the shoulder, 1 to 1.5 cun. This produces local distention and soreness, or sometimes an electric, numb sensation running down the upper arm to the fingertips.
  2. 02For tenosynovitis of the long head of biceps brachii, angle the needle in, 2 to 3 cun, producing local distention and soreness.
  3. 03Insert perpendicularly, 1 to 1.5 cun.
  4. 04Angle the needle obliquely or transversely toward the elbow, 2 to 3 cun.
  5. 05Puncture straight in, 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
  6. 06Moxibustion may be used.

Actions

  • Moves Qi and Blood
  • Supports the shoulder joint
  • Clears obstructions from the channel
  • Dispels Cold and Dampness

Indications

  • Hemiplegia
  • Hypertension
  • Shoulder joint pain
  • Periarticular inflammation of the shoulder
  • Numbness, paralysis, and restricted movement of the shoulder joint
  • Excessive sweating
  • Wind-Dampness lodged in the shoulder
  • Urticaria
  • Weakness in the arms
  • Goiter
  • Stiffness and pain on the front of the shoulder
  • Frozen shoulder

Notes

  • Palpation of this point often reveals tenderness when shoulder joint pain is present.
  • It is highly effective for shoulder pain or frozen shoulder, but only when the pain radiates toward the front of the shoulder.