GB21 · Gallbladder meridian
Jianjing 肩井 · Jiānjǐng
Neck & shouldersOne on each side
The timed session needs a free sign-in.
Standard location
On top of the shoulder, midway between the bump at the base of the neck (C7) and the tip of the shoulder.
How to find it
- 1Bow your head and feel the most prominent bone at the base of the neck.
- 2Halfway between it and the tip of the shoulder, on the highest part of the shoulder.
Technique
Squeeze or knead gently with the opposite hand for about 1 minute.
Traditionally used for
- Neck and shoulder tension
Cautions
- Traditionally avoided during pregnancy.
- Do not press deeply — some people feel light-headed.
Used in these routines
General wellness education — not a substitute for a doctor or registered Chinese medicine practitioner.