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What are the acupuncture parts of scapulohumeral periarthritis


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The acupuncture points of scapulohumeral periarthritis include Tianzong, Jianjing and Fengchi.
1. Tianzong
is located in the scapula, at the depression in the center of the lower ganglia fossa. Stimulating Tianzong can relax the tendons and activate the circulation, promote local qi and blood circulation, and relieve shoulder pain and movement limitation caused by scapulohumeral periarthritis.
2. Jianjing is
located in the scapula, at the midpoint of the line connecting the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra and the outermost point of the acromion. Stimulating Jianjing can activate blood circulation, dissipate blood stasis, detumescence and relieve pain caused by scapulohumeral periarthritis.
3. Fengchi
is located under the occipital bone, at the depression between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the upper end of the trapezius muscle. Stimulating Fengchi can clear the palace orifice and relieve pain in the shoulder and neck.