Tiaokou · 条口 · Ribbon Opening
Stomach meridian
On the anterior aspect of the leg, on the line connecting ST35 with ST41, 8 cun inferior to ST35 (2 cun below ST37), one middle-finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
A classical point for a stiff shoulder and limited arm raising; also for heavy, tired lower legs.
Firm thumb kneading for 1-2 minutes while slowly raising and lowering the arm on the side of the stiff shoulder.
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