TB14 (Jiānlíáo, “Shoulder Bone-Hole”) is an acupuncture point on the Triple Burner Meridian. TB14 is located on the shoulder, in the depression inferior and posterior to the acromion, when the arm is abducted. It activates the channel and alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp.
TB14 is located on the shoulder, in the depression inferior and posterior to the acromion, when the arm is abducted.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0-2.0 cun. Caution for pneumothorax.
Activates the channel and alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp.
Pain and motor impairment of the shoulder and arm.
TB14 is a highly effective local point for shoulder pain and dysfunction, particularly for conditions like frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) and difficulty raising the arm. It excels at activating the channel and alleviating pain, and also dispels wind-damp, making it useful for rheumatic pain in the shoulder. It is often combined with LI15 and SI9 for comprehensive treatment of shoulder disorders.
TB14 is one of 23 points on the Triple Burner Meridian. Nearby points:
TB14 is located on the shoulder, in the depression inferior and posterior to the acromion, when the arm is abducted.
TB14 activates the channel and alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp. Common clinical indications include pain and motor impairment of the shoulder and arm.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0-2.0 cun. Caution for pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
TB14 is a point on the Triple Burner Meridian (Sān Jiāo).