Quyuan Point (SI-13 / Curved Wall)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Quyuan (SI-13 / Curved Wall). Learn its benefits for scapular pain, shoulder and back pain, and upper limb numbness – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Indications
Scapular contracture with pain, scapular pain with inability to raise the arm, upper limb soreness and numbness, and cough.
Precise Location
In the scapular region, in the depression on the upper edge of the medial end of the scapular spine.
Location Method
Sit upright or lie prone. The point is in the depression on the upper edge of the medial end of the scapular spine – firm pressure produces a distinct sore and distending sensation.
Massage Method
Massage: Press and knead with the thumb. Pressing and kneading Quyuan with the thumb treats shoulder and back pain. Therapeutic actions: Relaxes the sinews and unblocks the collaterals, dispels wind and relieves pain.
Compatibility
Shoulder and back pain: Combine with Tianzong (SI-11).
Efficacy & Actions
This point belongs to the Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian. It relaxes the sinews and unblocks the collaterals, dispels wind and relieves pain. It is a commonly used point for treating shoulder, back, and upper limb disorders. First documented in Zhenjiu Jiayijing. "Qu" means curved; "Yuan" means wall or barrier. Located in the depression on the upper edge of the medial end of the scapular spine, where the scapula curves like a wall – hence the name Quyuan (Curved Wall).
