Jianwaishu (SI 14)

Wai = Outer, Shu: the idea of a point.

Location of Jianwaishu

3 cun lateral to the spine, on a horizontal line between the T1 and T2 vertebrae, lies Jianwaishu.

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications

• Used for cervicoscapular disorders ;
• Points for levator scapulae syndrome (the levator scapulae is the muscle that raises the shoulder blade).

This point is massaged together with Jianzhongshu.