Location acupuncture point TB 14
Location:
In a depression that becomes apparent when the arm is lifted sideways. It is located in the rear of the two depressions.
Cellar Hole of the Shoulder — Jiān Liáo
In the front of the two depressions that appear when the arm is raised to the side, there is the acupuncture point LI 15, in the rear recess TB 14. Both are important local points for shoulder problems.
Depending on the exact location of the pain in the shoulder, it may be more of a problem in the large intestine, small intestine, or triple warmer meridian. This can be found out by knowing the course of the meridians.
Application: 
30 seconds 
medium
30 seconds 
medium
Name:
- 肩髎 (jiān liáo)
- SJ 14
- Kellerloch der Schulter
Helps with:
Weak connective tissue, pain in the upper arm
Properties of the acupuncture point
Meridian:
Triple Burner
Element:
Fire
Assignment:
Yang 
Organ time:
21 till 23 o'clock
Category:
Classical acupuncture point
Effect from the point of view of TCM:
- Helps with pain in the shoulder
- Clearing guideway
- Helps with arthritis
Contraindication:
None
None
Acupuncture point TB 14, together with points Di 15 and Di 16, is a brilliant trio in the treatment of shoulder problems.
Application:
AcuPen:
This acupuncture point is pressed with the tip of the AkuPen for 30 to 45 seconds, or simply until the pain stimulus dissipates.
Alternatively, you can press this point with the round end.
Acupressure:
The acupuncture point TB 14 is pressed with the middle finger for 30 to 45 seconds.
Acupressure can be repeated several times a day (2 to 3 times) in case of acute problems.
Acupuncture technique:
The point is needled vertically, with a depth of 1 to 1.5 cun. Moxibustion is possible.
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Meridian: triple burner
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Features: Element fire
- Summer
- Bitter
- South
- Tongue
- Mania
- Joy
- Heart
- Small intestine