SJ-05, Wài Guān, 外关, Outer Pass
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| Categories |
| Luo Connecting Point • Confluent point of Yang Wei Mai |
| Location |
| 2 cun from SJ-4 . In depression between ulna and radius on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis • The point is located between the radius and the extensor digitorum communis tendons, close to the border of the radius. |
| Needling |
| Type: Oblique Depth: 0.5 to 1 cun, 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Description: i. Slightly oblique insertion towards the ulnar side or oblique proximal or distal insertion towards the elbow or wrist respectively, 0.5 to 1.5 cun, ii. Joined by through-needling to Nèiguān P-6. |
| Caution: Movement of the patient's arm or hand after needling this point can result in a bent needle. |
| Notes |
| SJ-5 is the most commonly used point in the SJ meridian. |
| Energetics 1 |
| LUO: excess - elbow contraction, defficiency - elbow flaccidity. (elbow pain, wrist pain). PC channel: chest tightness. Shao Yang syndromes (SJ5+GB40). SJ channel: headaches, ear, eye, wrist, arm disorders |
| Energetics 2 |
| OPENS YANG WEI (SJ5+GB41): Key Headache point - one sided head aches, vertex headaches, frontal headaches, nape pain, hypertension, kidney xu headaches, dizziness, Exterior syndromes: Cold, chills and fever, sweating with exterior heat. Yang Wei links all yang channels |
| Energetics 3 |
| Ears: tinnitus, ear pain, deafness, ear itch, ear inflammation. Mouth: Swelling and pain of the cheek, tongue stiffness, apjasia, toothache, mumps, ulcer, cracked lips, nosebleed, scrofula. Eyes: pain and swelling, superficial visual obstruction, lacrimation from wind and cold. |
| Energetics 4 |
| Constipation, abdominal pain - but SJ6 is a better point |
| Energetics 5 |
| Shoulder and neck pain. Elbow and wrist pain. Pain of the hundred joints |
| Energetics 6 |
| THREADING: P6 to SJ5 or SJ5 to P6 (Patient supinate or pronate hand; puncture slowly in either direction; indicated for heart palpitation, chest tension, gastric tension, hypochondrium pain, nausea, arm pain, ear tinnitus) • SJ5 To SJ6 ( Patient pronated forearm; puncture obliquely with 45 degree angle, indicated for upper extremity pain, epilepsy, nausea, tinnitus) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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