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Shoulder, Arm Pain

Chapter 13.2.3 · Water Element

Description

Three Yang meridians flow on anterior, lateral, and posterior of shoulder. Use one-point therapy after Local points removed.

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

Large Intestine meridian (anterior shoulder/elbow)

Local points + St 38 vibration (one-point therapy)

Triple Warmer meridian (lateral shoulder/elbow)

Local points + GB 34 vibration (one-point therapy)

Small Intestine meridian (posterior shoulder/elbow)

Local points + UB 58 vibration (one-point therapy)

Treatment Schedule

Varies by severity

Point Prescription Builder

Select Organ

Energy State

Add Symptomatic Point (optional)

Suggested Prescription

K 7GB 25UB 23

Rationale

• Tonification (Mother) point — tonifies 90% house energy of Kidney.

• Mu-Front point — tonifies cooling/calming Yin of Kidney.

• Back-Shu point — tonifies functional Yang of Kidney.

• Influential point: GB 39 (Marrow/nerve) — treats related tissue group.

Educational use only. Point prescriptions should only be applied by licensed practitioners.