3 Energetic Pathways, 1 Acupoint: Transform Your Shoulder Health

Beyond the broad covered masked by painkillers, the Nao Shu acupoint provides nuanced and intentional method of addressing shoulder discomfort.

Si10 Si10 Upper Arm Shu (Nao Shu) The Epoch Times

Have you ever tried to explain your shoulder pain to someone, only to say something vague like “it just hurts?” Many don’t differentiate between sharp, dull, or achy pain because we assume the solution will be the same. Painkillers are often distributed as a one-size-fits-all remedy, regardless of what your body is trying to communicate.

However, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers a more nuanced approach with a variety of acupoints to target different types of shoulder pain. One of those points is the Upper Arm Shu (Nao Shu, SI10) acupoint in your shoulder, which allows for a more precise and intentional method of addressing shoulder discomfort. It alleviates pain and targets its underlying causes.

An Ancient Acupoint With Wide Connections

Nao Shu was first documented in “Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing”—“The A-B Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,” one of the earliest surviving texts detailing acupuncture points and their uses. What sets this point apart is its location on the Small Intestine meridian and its unique connection to two extraordinary vessels: the Yang Linking Vessel and Yang Stepping Vessel.