SI 10 — Nào Shū (臑俞) — Upper Arm Shu
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1. Overview
SI 10 — Nào Shū (臑俞) — is an acupuncture point on the Small Intestine meridian. Its English name, Upper Arm Shu, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use SI 10 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Directly above SI-9 Jianzhen at the inferior margin of the scapular spine.
3. Actions
- Benefits the shoulder
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- Pain and swelling of the shoulder that radiates to the scapula
- Weakness and pain of the arm and shoulder
- Inability to raise the shoulder
- Excessive sweating
- Goiter
- Pain in the shoulder and scapula
- Pain and swelling of the shoulder, scapula and neck
- Neck pain and inflammation
- Pain in the leg
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 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
SI 10 Nào Shū (Upper Arm Shu) is classified as: Meeting point with the Bladder, Yang Wei and Yang Qiao channels. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use SI 10 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Neck pain, Hemiplegia, Hypertension, Arthritis. 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.
