SI10 (Naoshu, “Upper Arm Shu”) is the Meeting point of SI, UB, Yang Qiao Mai point of the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. It is located posterior to the shoulder joint, directly superior to the inferior angle of the scapula, in the depression inferior to the acromion when the arm is adducted. It activates the meridian and alleviates pain.
Posterior to the shoulder joint, directly superior to the inferior angle of the scapula, in the depression inferior to the acromion when the arm is adducted.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
Activates the meridian and alleviates pain.
Pain in the shoulder and arm, motor impairment of the shoulder joint.
SI10, Naoshu, is a significant local point for shoulder pain, especially involving the posterior aspect and difficulty raising the arm. As a meeting point of the Small Intestine, Bladder, and Yang Qiao Mai, it effectively addresses complex shoulder and upper limb disorders, including frozen shoulder. Its action extends to dispelling wind-damp and invigorating qi and blood in the shoulder joint.
SI10 is one of 19 points on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SI10 (Naoshu) is located posterior to the shoulder joint, directly superior to the inferior angle of the scapula, in the depression inferior to the acromion when the arm is adducted.
SI10 activates the meridian and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include pain in the shoulder and arm, motor impairment of the shoulder joint.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
SI10 is a point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian (Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng).