Shoulder cupping location diagram

Shoulder cupping has the characteristics of easy adsorption, non-privacy and good operation compared with other parts of the body. Commonly used acupuncture points include the dazhi, shoulder well point, lung acupoint, etc. In this article, we will introduce the location map of shoulder cupping.

Dazhi point

Location: The large vertebra is located on the back of the human body, so it is a Yang point in Yang, with the role of unifying all the Yang Qi and contacting all the Yin Qi. The large vertebrae belong to the Governor's Vessel and are located in the middle of the seventh cervical vertebra and the first thoracic vertebra, which is obvious when the head is lowered and is the meeting point of the three Yang meridians and the Governor's Vessel. Efficacy: This point is often used to regulate yin and yang, dredge meridians, move Qi and blood, clear heat and detoxify the body, prevent colds and enhance immunity.

Shoulder well point

Location: In the middle of the line between the most prominent bone at the back of the neck and the shoulder. Effects: Relaxes the shoulder muscles, especially for sore neck, heavy head and light feet, and pillow.

Middle shoulder point

Location: In the spinal region, under the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra, 2 inches next to the posterior median line. Effect: Cupping at the middle shoulder point is useful for relieving cough, treating asthma and relieving shoulder pain.

Outer shoulder point

Location: In the spinal region, under the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra, 3 inches next to the posterior median line. Effect: Cupping at the middle shoulder point can relieve shoulder and back pain and treat shoulder and neck paralysis such as strong and urgent neck.

The shoulder point

Location: In the deltoid region, in the depression between the shoulder crest angle and the two bones of the greater tuberosity of the humerus. Effect: Cupping at the shoulder point can help relieve arm pain and relieve the symptoms of overweight shoulders that cannot be held upright.

Da Loom Point

Location: In the spinal region, under the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra, 1.5 inches next to the posterior median line. Effects: Stopping cough, reducing fever, relieving cervical and shoulder pain.

Other acupuncture points

The shoulder acupoints are mainly concentrated on the Governor's Vessel, the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian, the Hand Sun Small Intestine Meridian, and the Foot Sun Bladder Meridian. The following points are also commonly used: Governor's Vessel: Tao Dao, Body Pillar and Shen Dao points. Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao meridian: Tianoshao point. Hand Sun Small Intestine meridian: shoulder ching point, bicep point, Tianzong point, Bingfeng point, Qu Yuan point. Foot solar bladder meridian: Shendang point, Xin Yu point, Ankylosing point, Fengmen point, Lung acupoint, Jueyin Yu point, etc.