Sanjiao Channel

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JIANLIAO SJ-14
Shoulder Crevice
LOCATION
At the origin of the deltoid muscle, in the
depression which lies posterior and inferior
to the lateral extremity of the acromion.
LOCATION NOTE
i. Locate with the arm abducted in order to enhance the
depression; ii. Note that Jianyu L.I.-15 is located in the
depression which lies anterior and inferior to the lateral
extremity of the acromion.
NEEDLING
i. With the arm abducted, perpendicular insertion di-
rected towards the centre of the axilla, 1 to 1.5 cun; ii.
Transverse-oblique insertion directed distally towards
the elbow, 1.5 to 2 cun.
ACTIONS
Dispels wind-damp
Alleviates pain and benefits the shoulder joint
INDICATIONS
Shoulder pain, heaviness of the shoulder with inabil-
ity to raise the arm, numbness, paralysis and pain of
the arm.
COMMENTARY
Jianliao SJ-14 is an important point for treating all disor-
ders of the shoulder joint, especially the posterior aspect.
Stiffness, pain, immobility and weakness of the shoulder
or frozen shoulder may derive from: i. injury by exterior
pathogenic wind, cold, damp or heat, ii. stagnation of qi
Jianyu L.I.-15
Jianliao SJ-14
and blood from traumatic injury or overuse, or iii. defi-
ciency of qi and blood from overuse, old age or prolonged
obstruction of the channel. In all these cases Jianliao SJ-14
may be used, and in clinical practice is commonly com-
bined with Jianyu L.I.-15.
COMBINATIONS
Pain of the arm: Jianliao SJ-14, Tianzong SI-11 and
Yanggu SI-5 (Supplementing Life).
Frozen shoulder: first needle Tiaokou ST-38 and ask
the patient to rotate the shoulder whilst manipulat-
ing the needle. Then needle Jianliao SJ-14, Jianyu
L.I.-15, Binao L.I.-14, Hegu L.I.-4 and Waiguan SJ-5.
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CONTENTS
Lung
L. Intestine
Stomach
Spleen
Heart
S. Intestine
Bladder
Kidney
Pericardium
Sanjiao
Gall Bladder
Liver
Conception
Governing
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