The knee joint is one of the largest joints in the human body and one of the most susceptible to injury and pain. Knee pain is common in older adults and athletes and can have a serious impact on daily life and sports. But, don't worry!Under the guidance of TCM theory, we can alleviate knee pain through acupuncture.
Acupuncture points are an important part of acupuncture and moxibustion in traditional Chinese medicine, and they have the effect of improving qi and blood circulation and adjusting the function of internal organs. For knee pain, it is crucial to master the key seven acupuncture point mantras.
First of all"Quchi Cave", which is located in the depression in front of the knee and relieves knee pain, swelling, and stiffness. And then there's"Yangling Spring"It is located below the inner side of the calf, and has the effect of activating blood and removing stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain. Again, yes"Flying", which is located in the hollow on the outside of the knee and soothes knee pain and swelling.
Next up"Rabbit Den", located below the bony bulge on the outside of the calf, can relieve pain, swelling and stiffness in the knee joint. Another thing to note:"Yin Ling Spring", located in the depression above the inner side of the calf, can improve the circulation of qi and blood around the knee. While"Xie Xi Cave"Located in the hollow of the instep, it can reduce pain and swelling in the knee joint.
The last one is"Yin Shi Cave", located on the bony prominence on the lateral side of the instep, can relieve knee pain and soft tissue inflammation. These seven acupuncture points are the most widely used knee pain acupuncture points in traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture**, and mastering these acupuncture points can help relieve knee pain symptoms.
When performing acupuncture point stimulation, the following points need to be noted. First, keep the environment quiet and relaxing so that you can achieve the best results. Secondly, when using acupuncture techniques, it is necessary to choose the appropriate needle and stimulation force to avoid overstimulation and injury. Finally, it is necessary to keep the stimulation time and frequency stable so that the ** effect is long-lasting and stable.
In addition to acupuncture, TCM prescriptions are also an effective way to treat knee pain. In the ancient books of Chinese medicine, there are many famous prescriptions that can relieve the symptoms of knee pain. For example, Jinkui Kidney Qi Pill can nourish kidney qi, strengthen muscles and bones, and improve knee joint pain. Guifu Dihuang Pill can warm the kidneys and strengthen yang, nourish yin and nourish blood, and has a good effect on knee pain in the elderly.
In conclusion, knee pain is a common condition, but through acupuncture and prescriptions in Chinese medicine, we can effectively alleviate this problem. The seven acupuncture point mantras are the key to mastering TCM acupuncture** and can help solve 90% of knee problems. In practice, we should also pay attention to the moderation of stimulation and the reasonable arrangement of timing to achieve the best effect. I hope this article can bring some inspiration and help to the majority of patients, so that everyone can get rid of the trouble of knee pain and regain health and comfort!
References] 1Chen Jie, Du Zhou, Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine** Acupuncture and Moxibustion, p. 59, China Traditional Chinese Medicine Press, 2015.