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Shiatsu and TCM study atlas. Does not diagnose or treat.

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Shoulder tension

The shoulder girdle is studied with hand yang channels (LI, SI, TE) and peri-articular points. This landing organises location drills — not injury treatment.

  • 5points
  • 3channels
  • 2zones

Traditional Shiatsu/TCM study map. Does not diagnose or treat.

Open in the 3D atlasQuizStudyStudy article

Tsubo to memorise

Tap a point: sheet, code and presence. One is enough to begin.

  • LI15JianyuShoulder BoneClassic shoulder landmark on LI for location study.→
  • TE14JianliaoShoulder CreviceTE point in scapular area — memorise Triple Burner on the shoulder.→
  • SI9JianzhenTrue ShoulderPosterior SI shoulder anchor on educational maps.→
  • LI4HeguJoining Valley→
  • TE5WaiguanOuter Pass→

The thread of the map

Channels

  • LILarge Intestine
  • SISmall Intestine
  • TETriple Burner (San Jiao)

Elements

  • Metal
  • Fire

Zones

  • Shoulder
  • Arm

How to study this theme

  1. 01Open one listed point sheet and note local + WHO codes.
  2. 02Locate it in the 3D atlas (linked body zone) with presence.
  3. 03Review the associated meridian and element.
  4. 04Close with quiz or flashcards — no clinical protocol.

Go deeper

What you study

Shoulder → LI/SI/TE → 3D. Compare frozen-shoulder-study → quiz.

Disclaimer

Educational traditional-study material (TCM/shiatsu). It does not diagnose or treat and does not replace in-person training or healthcare.

Next map in the cluster

  • Neck / cervicalGB20 · BL10 · SI16 · TE16Neck/nape study: BL10, GB20, GB21, SI16. Meridiania 3D atlas — not diagnosis.
  • Frozen shoulder (study)LI15 · TE14 · SI9 · ST38Classic shoulder theme in shiatsu/TCM: hand yang and sometimes distal ST38 — mobility study, not prescribed physiotherapy. Meridiania 3D atlas — not medical diagnosis.
  • ElbowLI11 · LU5 · TE10 · SI8Elbow themes are studied with LI, LU, TE and SI and peri-articular points — educational map. Meridiania 3D atlas — not medical diagnosis.

FAQ

Which points are studied with “Shoulder”?
LI15, TE14, SI9, LI4, TE5. Use them as memorisation and 3D-location anchors — not a prescription.
Which meridians appear on this map?
LI, SI, TE. Traditional study associations in TCM/shiatsu texts.
Does this diagnose or treat?
Educational traditional-study material (TCM/shiatsu). It does not diagnose or treat and does not replace in-person training or healthcare.
How do I open it in the 3D atlas?
Open a point sheet or the linked body zone, rotate the figure and confirm landmarks with presence.
Does it help Masunaga/Namikoshi shiatsu study?
Yes for table vocabulary and location. Keep TCM and shiatsu lineage layers distinct when comparing maps.

Keep exploring

  • HeadacheStudy map: GB, Bladder and Liver; LI4, LR3, GB20, GV20. Meridiania 3D atlas — not medical
  • Digestive discomfortEducational Stomach/Spleen: ST36, CV12, SP6, PC6. Hara and 3D atlas — not medical advice.
  • Anxiety / shen (study)Shen study: HT7, PC6, KI3, CV17. Heart/PC/Kidney. Not a substitute for professional help.
  • Fatigue / tiredness (study)Earth/Water study map: Stomach, Spleen and Kidney. Points ST36, SP6, KI3, BL23. Atlas and