TE-14 - Shoulder Crevice

肩髎 - jiān liáo

Point Region: Shoulder

TE

Triple Energizer Meridian

手少阳三焦经 - Shǒu Shàoyáng Sānjiāo Jīng

TE-14 Jianliao, meaning 'Shoulder Crevice,' is a master point for relieving shoulder pain and activating the channel. Located on the shoulder, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by stagnation or excess heat in the upper body. Its name, 'Shoulder Crevice,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the entire shoulder.

Think of Jianliao as a point that helps to 'grease the wheels' of your shoulder. It's invaluable for addressing issues like frozen shoulder, shoulder pain, and a feeling of a 'stuck' shoulder. By activating the channel, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By relieving shoulder pain and activating the channel, TE-14 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a well-regulated and harmonious body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: In the hollow behind the lateral tip of the shoulder, at the origin of the deltoid muscle

How to Locate:

  1. Raise your arm to the side and feel the tip of your shoulder
  2. Find the hollow just behind the bony tip of your shoulder
  3. This is where your shoulder muscle attaches
  4. The point is in this natural depression behind the shoulder tip
Location illustration for In the hollow behind the lateral tip of the shoulder, at the origin of the deltoid muscle

Primary Functions

Musculoskeletal System

  • Treats shoulder pain and stiffness
  • Relieves frozen shoulder syndrome
  • Reduces shoulder joint inflammation
  • Improves shoulder range of motion

Nervous System

  • Treats nerve pain in shoulders
  • Reduces cervical nerve irritation
  • Calms nerve inflammation
  • Improves nerve conduction

Circulatory System

  • Improves circulation to shoulder region
  • Reduces lymphatic congestion
  • Strengthens qi and blood flow
  • Supports tissue healing

Endocrine & Metabolic System

  • Regulates triple energizer circulation
  • Balances energy flow to upper body
  • Supports metabolic processes
  • Harmonizes organ coordination

Respiratory System

  • Treats shoulder tension from breathing issues
  • Improves chest expansion
  • Reduces breathing restrictions
  • Supports lung qi circulation

Emotional & Mental

  • Releases emotional tension in shoulders
  • Reduces stress-related muscle tension
  • Promotes emotional release
  • Calms anxiety and worry

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Shoulder arthritis
  • Hemiplegia
  • Arm pain
  • Joint stiffness
  • Paralysis
  • Shoulder pain
  • Arthritis
  • Stroke recovery
  • Shoulder impingement

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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TE-14 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Recent shoulder surgery
  • Acute shoulder dislocation
  • Severe shoulder fracture