GB-21 – Jianjing (肩井)
Shoulder Well
Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian
Location
Along the Gallbladder meridian pathway on the head, neck, trunk, leg, foot
Needling technique
Depth: 0.8-1.5 cun (15-30 mm)
Direction: Perpendicular or oblique
Indications
Headache, migraine, eye disorders, neck pain, rib pain, hip and leg pain, gallbladder disorders
Contraindications
GB-20: NEVER needle laterally or towards the eye - risk of entering brainstem. Medial direction only. Risk of pneumothorax for points on the lateral chest (GB-22 to GB-24). Avoid deep needling.