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Acupuncture Points for Joint Stiffness Knee

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Joint Stiffness Knee:

Knee PainFunctional Disability KneeJoint Crepitus KneeLimited Range Of Motion KneeOsteoarthritis Knee

Points cited for Joint Stiffness Knee

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Joint Stiffness Knee. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • LI10Arm Three MilesLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • SP09Yin Mound SpringSpleen Meridian1 of 2
  • SP10Sea Of BloodSpleen Meridian1 of 2
  • ST34Ridge MoundStomach Meridian1 of 2
  • ST35Calf's NoseStomach Meridian1 of 2
  • TB05Outer GateTriple Burner Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (5 points)

100%

ST34 · ST35 · SP09 · SP10 · GB34

Knee PainOsteoarthritis KneeFunctional Disability KneeJoint Stiffness Knee
Point 1 of 5

ST34Ridge Mound

ST34 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 梁丘 (liáng qiū)

🎯 Location: When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth.

🛡️ Treats: Knee Pain, Wind, Numbness, Leg Pain, Pain

Study-reported

Needling · 12 sessions over 4 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1007/s40122-025-00713-x ↗

Protocol (2 points)

90%

LI10 · TB05

Knee PainLimited Range Of Motion KneeJoint Stiffness KneeJoint Crepitus Knee
Point 1 of 2

LI10Arm Three Miles

LI10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 手三里 (shǒu sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of local inflammation or injury.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Pain, Facial Droop

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

郭锋王建强 张志刚白杰. 针刺“外关穴、手三里穴”为主治疗膝骨性关节炎22例. 中医临床研究 ., 2022 [CNKI]
Not substantiated. Studies in the index cover this search, and none of their protocols use any of these points.
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

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