天柱
BL-10
天柱Tianzhu
Meridian
Bladder channel
Pinyin name
tiān zhù
Location
In the occipital region, at the lateral edge of the trapezius muscle, approximately 1.3 cun lateral to the midline.
Needling
Perpendicular, 0.5–0.8 cun (do not direct it upward or too deeply).
Functions
relieves wind, relaxes the neck clears the mind and sharpens the eyes
Indications
stiffness and pain in the neck and back of the head headache stuffy nose
Contraindications
⚠️ Dangerous direction: inward/upward
Notes
Point at the back of the neck: for stiffness in the back of the neck and neck, and headaches.
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.