TB15 (Tiānliáo, “Celestial Bone-Hole”) is an acupuncture point on the Triple Burner Meridian. TB15 is located superior to the scapular spine, in the depression between the superior angle of the scapula and the acromion, approximately midway between SI10 and GB21. It activates the channel and alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp.
TB15 is located superior to the scapular spine, in the depression between the superior angle of the scapula and the acromion, approximately midway between SI10 and GB21.
Insert perpendicularly or obliquely 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution for pneumothorax.
Activates the channel and alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp.
Pain in the shoulder and arm, neck stiffness.
TB15 is a significant local point for shoulder and scapular pain, particularly useful for conditions like frozen shoulder, scapulohumeral periarthritis, and neck stiffness radiating to the shoulder. It effectively activates the San Jiao channel to relieve obstruction and pain. Clinically, it is often combined with SI11 and GB21 for comprehensive treatment of shoulder and upper back discomfort.
TB15 is one of 23 points on the Triple Burner Meridian. Nearby points:
TB15 is located superior to the scapular spine, in the depression between the superior angle of the scapula and the acromion, approximately midway between SI10 and GB21.
TB15 activates the channel and alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp. Common clinical indications include pain in the shoulder and arm, neck stiffness.
Insert perpendicularly or obliquely 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution for pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
TB15 is a point on the Triple Burner Meridian (Sān Jiāo).