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Fan Letter】Hello dear doctor! I'm a big fan of yours and have been following you on social media in recent years. Recently, I've been experiencing a lot of pain in my knee joints, especially in wet and cold weather. I have tried many things but my symptoms have not been significantly relieved. Here, I would like to ask you about knee pain and hope that you can give me some professional advice and guidance.
Question 1: What are the causes of knee pain?
Question 2: How to relieve knee pain through TCM acupressure?
Question 3: What are the ancient Chinese medicine prescriptions for knee pain?
Question 4: How to prevent and maintain knee joints in daily life?
Question 5: What should patients with knee pain pay attention to in their diet?
Question 6: Do patients with knee pain need surgery**?
Question 7: In addition to traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine**, what other methods can be used to relieve knee pain?
Popular science answer] Knee pain is a common symptom for many reasons, mainly including the following:
1.Arthritis: including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, etc., is a common cause of knee pain**.
2.Ligament injury: A ligament injury to the knee joint can lead to a decrease in joint stability, which can cause pain.
3.Synovial inflammation: The synovium is a thin membrane in the knee joint, and inflammation can cause pain and swelling in the joint.
4.Meniscus injury: Meniscus injury in the knee can cause joint pain and limited movement.
5.Cold and wet: The knee joint is sensitive to cold and wet environments, which can cause pain.
For knee pain, TCM acupressure is a very effective method. Here are seven commonly used acupuncture points that can alleviate about 90% of knee problems by massaging them:
1.Knee eye acupoint: located at the lower edge of the kneecap, the depression on both sides of the patellar ligament, which has the effect of relaxing tendons and activating the body, reducing swelling and relieving pain.
2.Xuehai Acupoint: Located at the inner and upper edge of the patella, it has the effect of activating blood and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain.
3.Yinlingquan acupoint: Located on the inner side of the calf, the lower edge of the medial tibial condyle, it can effectively relieve knee pain.
4.Yangling Spring Acupoint: Located on the outside of the calf, under the front and bottom of the small head of the fibula, it has the effect of relaxing tendons and activating the nerves and relieving pain.
5.Zusanli acupoint: Located on the outside of the calf, 3 inches below the calf's nose, it has the effect of nourishing qi and blood and strengthening muscles and bones.
6.Weizhong acupoint: located behind the knee joint, at the midpoint of the popliteal striation, which can relieve knee pain.
7.Ah Shi acupoint: located in the most obvious part of the knee pain, with local analgesic effect.
For knee pain, there are some classic ancient prescriptions in Chinese medicine, such as:
1.Duhuo parasitic soup: It has the effect of dispelling wind and dampness, invigorating blood and relieving pain, strengthening muscles and bones, and is suitable for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, etc.
2.Knee and eye Tongluo decoction: It has the effect of invigorating blood and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and is suitable for knee joint pain.
It is very important to prevent and maintain the knee joints in daily life, and here are some suggestions:
1.Keep your joints warm and protected from cold and moisture.
2.Strengthen muscle exercises and improve joint stability.
3.Pay attention to your diet and eat plenty of foods that are rich in calcium and collagen.
4.Avoid overexertion and movements that damage the knee joint.
Patients with knee pain should pay attention to the following points in their diet:
1.Eat more foods rich in calcium and vitamin D, such as milk, soy products, fish, etc., to enhance bone health.
2.Eat more collagen-rich foods, such as pig trotters, chicken feet, etc., to repair joint cartilage.
3.Avoid spicy, greasy, and irritating foods that can aggravate joint inflammation.
The need for surgery** depends on the patient's specific condition. If conservatively** is ineffective and the condition severely affects quality of life, your doctor may recommend surgery**.
In addition to TCM and Western medicine**, there are other ways to relieve knee pain, such as:
1.Warm compresses: Hot water bottles or compresses are applied to the knee joint to relieve pain and swelling.
2.Cold compresses: In the acute phase or when the pain is severe, cold compresses on the knee joint with ice packs can reduce the pain.
3.Assistive devices: such as crutches, knee braces, etc., can reduce the burden on the joints and relieve pain.
Hopefully, the above answers will be helpful to you. If you have any further questions, please feel free to continue asking them. Wishing you good health!
References] 1Chen Keji. Clinical observation of lull parasitic decoction plus minus ** knee osteoarthritis[J].China Journal of Emergency Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2018, 27(7): 1075-1077
2.Li Yonghua, Wang Fang. Clinical observation of knee joint pain[J].Modern Chinese Doctors, 2019,57(35): 51-53
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