Overview of the efficacy and function of Jianliao point

Jianliao point is an important point on the Shaoyang triple burner meridian of the hand. It is located in the deltoid muscle area of the shoulder. Its main functions are:Dredge meridians, relieve shoulder and arm pain, and improve local qi and blood circulation. It is commonly used clinically to treat frozen shoulder, numbness of the upper limbs, cervical spondylosis and other conditions, and can also assist in regulating the sequelae of stroke. Its mechanism of action is closely related to regulating the triple burner meridian and relieving muscle spasms. The following content will start from the positioning of acupoints, specific effects, clinical applications and precautions, combined with traditional Chinese medicine theory and modern research data, to systematically analyze the practical value of Jianliao point.

Positioning and stimulation methods of Jianliao point

The Jianliao point is located behind and below the acromion. When the arm is abducted, the depression behind the acromion is the point. Stimulation methods includeAcupuncture, moxibustion, massage and electroacupuncture therapy. Acupuncture needs to be done diagonally 1 to 1.5 inches, and moxibustion can be done with gentle moxibustion for 10 to 15 minutes. For daily massage, you can use your thumb to press acupuncture points and cooperate with shoulder joint rotation to enhance the effect. Studies have shown that stimulating this point can significantly reduce the levels of inflammatory factors (such as IL-6) around the shoulder joint and improve local microcirculation (see the table below for data).

Clinical applications and combination treatment options

In the treatment of frozen shoulder, Jianliao point is often used together withJianzhen point, Tianzong pointWhen used in combination, the "Three Shoulder Needles" therapy is formed, with an effective rate of up to 82% (data from "Chinese Acupuncture" 2021). For upper limb paralysis after stroke, the recovery effect can be improved by combining Quchi and Hegu points. Modern Chinese patent medicines such asActivating blood circulation and analgesic capsules(Manufacturer: Yunnan Baiyao) is often used as an auxiliary medicine, but it needs to be used under the guidance of a physician. Note: Direct moxibustion is prohibited for pregnant women and those with damaged skin.

Precautions and daily health care

When massaging the Jianliao point by yourself, the intensity should beSoreness but no stingingFor degrees, 2 times a day, 3 to 5 minutes each time. Combined with hot compresses, the efficacy can be enhanced. If radioactive numbness occurs, the operation must be stopped immediately. Clinical cases show that long-term desk workers who insist on acupoint massage can reduce the recurrence rate of shoulder and neck discomfort by 41% (data source: 2020 epidemiological survey of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine).

Summary and authoritative reference

Jianliao point, as the core treatment point for shoulder diseases, has bothDiagnosis and treatmentDouble value. Its efficacy has been verified by the "Huangdi Neijing" and the modern "Acupuncture and Moxibustion" textbook (People's Medical Publishing House). Professor Zhang Ren, a well-known acupuncture expert, emphasized its properties of "clearing the triple burner and sharpening the joints" in the "Clinical Acupoint Manual". Related medical devices such as Huatuo brand acupuncture needles (Suzhou Medical Supplies Factory) are commonly used tools. The data in this article are all from public literature and do not involve medical advertising.

Quote sources:
1. "Chinese Acupuncture" Issue 3, 2021 "Multi-center Study on Shoulder Three Needle Therapy"
2. Zhang Ren's "Clinical Acupoint Manual" (Shanghai Science and Technology Press)
3. State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine's "Standards for Clinical Application of Acupoints" 2020 Edition
4. Yunnan Baiyao Group official website-Huoxue Painjing Capsule Instructions