SI15 (Jianzhongshu, “Middle Shoulder Shu”) is an acupuncture point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. It is located 2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7). It activates the meridian and alleviates pain.
2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7).
Oblique insertion 0.5-0.8 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax.
Activates the meridian and alleviates pain.
Pain in the scapular region, pain in the shoulder and back, stiff neck.
SI15, Jianzhongshu, is primarily used for local pain and stiffness in the shoulder and upper back, especially in the region between the scapula and the spine. It is effective for conditions such as frozen shoulder, neck stiffness, and pain radiating to the arm. This point helps to relax the muscles, activate the meridian, and promote the smooth flow of qi and blood in the upper back and shoulder.
SI15 is one of 19 points on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SI15 (Jianzhongshu) is located 2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7).
SI15 activates the meridian and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include pain in the scapular region, pain in the shoulder and back, stiff neck.
Oblique insertion 0.5-0.8 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
SI15 is a point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian (Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng).