Comparative Effects of Acupressure at Local and Distal Acupuncture Points on Pain Conditions and Autonomic Function in Females with Chronic Neck Pain

Figure 1

Local acupuncture points/tender points. “Jianjing” (GB 21) is located at the highest point on the shoulder and at the midpoint of the line which connects the prominent vertebra and the acromion. “Jianwaishu” (SI 14) is located directly above the superior angle of scapula, at 5-6 cm lateral from the posterior midline and below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra. “Jianzhongshu” (SI 15) is located on the back, at 3-4 cm lateral from the posterior midline and below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra.