Where are the acupoints for shoulder periarthritis massage?

The treatment of frozen shoulder can be achieved through some acupuncture points, and this method can reduce some side effects or adverse effects, but you must pay attention to mastering the correct acupuncture points. Erjian acupoint or Tiaokou acupoint are both acupuncture points for treating frozen shoulder.

Treatment of frozen shoulder with Yijian and Erjian points

Acupoint selection: We select the Erjian acupoint on the hand, 0.3 inches directly, and then twist the needle slightly. Leave the needle in for half an hour, once a day. After five times, you will find that the symptom is gone.

Note: The tendons of the Hand Yangming Meridian are knotted at the shoulder joint, and its branches hang around the scapula and clamp the spine. Erjian point is the Ying point of the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, which can circulate the Yangming Meridian's Qi and has a good therapeutic effect on diseases of the tendons of this meridian.

2. Tiaokou acupoint for treating frozen shoulder

Acupoint selection: Tiaokou through Chengshan, select the affected side, use a 26-gauge 3-4-inch filiform needle, insert it into Tiaokou, and let the needle tip penetrate Chengshan. After getting the qi, use the twisting drainage method (strong stimulation) to make the needle sensation radiate to the shoulder. The needle sensation will be sore, numb, swollen and hot. Leave the needle in for 15 minutes and it will heal.

3. Yanglingquan acupoint for treating frozen shoulder

Acupoint: Yanglingquan acupoint, insert the needle 2 inches, lift, insert, and twist with strong stimulation. At the same time, let the patient move the affected limb. After 10 minutes, the shoulder will feel relaxed, and the lifting and abduction functions will return to normal.

4. Zhongping Point for the Treatment of Periarthritis of Shoulder

Acupoint location: Zhongping point on the left side. The patient sat down, and routine local disinfection was performed. Direct insertion was performed using 3-inch 28-gauge filiform needles. The patient felt the needle sensation transmitted to the big toe like lightning, and the pain was relieved immediately. The patient was asked to move the affected limb, raising it up to 170° and abducting it to 70°. Follow-up in August 1991 showed normal function and no recurrence.

5. Treating shoulder periarthritis with the Zhongjing acupoint

Acupoint selection: "Jingzhong" is located 1 inch obliquely below the Tianding point, that is, the posterior edge of the clavicular head of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. The brachial plexus is located deep inside. The patient sits upright with his head tilted back to the healthy side. The "Jingzhong" point on the affected side is selected. After routine disinfection, a 1.5-inch No. 32 filiform needle is inserted about 1 inch away. The needle should not be too deep. The needle tip should be pointed in the direction of the Dazhui point. The pecking technique is used until the affected upper limb twitches 2 to 3 times. The patient reports that the electric shock-like needle sensation is transmitted to the fingertips, which is effective. The needle should not be retained. Be careful to avoid damaging nerves during acupuncture.