Jiān Nèi Líng (肩内陵) — Inner Shoulder Peak
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1. Overview
Jiān Nèi Líng (肩内陵) — Inner Shoulder Peak — is an extra acupuncture point (not on any of the fourteen main channels). It is used as an adjunct to channel-based prescriptions in acupuncture practice for the indications below.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use this point as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the anterior aspect of the shoulder, midway between the anterior axillary fold and LI 15, in a depression when the arm is abducted.
3. Actions
- Frees the channels and stops pain
- Regulates Qi in the shoulder
4. Indications
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder pain of any cause
- Restricted shoulder abduction and rotation
- Upper arm pain
5. Needling
Perpendicular 1–1.5 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
The most useful single anterior extra point for frozen shoulder, used with LI 15, SJ 14 and GB 21 in classical shoulder protocols.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use Jiān Nèi Líng as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Frozen shoulder, Shoulder pain. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
