Acupoints for Knee Joint Pain

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Points indicated for pain:knee:joint

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ST35Calf's Nose

ST35 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 犊鼻 (dú bí)

🎯 Location: When knee is flexed point is at the lower border of the patella in the depression the lateral to the patellar ligament.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in acute knee injuries.

🛡️ Treats: swelling, pain, stagnation:channel, swelling:knee, atrophy:leg

XL05AEyes Of The Knee

XL05A acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Lower limbs

🇨🇳 Chinese: 膝眼 / 内膝眼 (xī yǎn / nèi xī yǎn)

🎯 Location: In the depression on the both sides of the patellar ligament when the knee is flexed.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in acute knee injuries.

🛡️ Treats: swelling, pain, atrophy:leg, qi:leg, numbness:leg

XL05BEyes Of The Knee

XL05B acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Extra Points: Lower limbs

🇨🇳 Chinese: 膝眼 / 内膝眼 (xī yǎn / nèi xī yǎn)

🎯 Location: In the depression on the both sides of the patellar ligament when the knee is flexed.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in acute knee injuries.

🛡️ Treats: swelling, pain, atrophy:leg, qi:leg, numbness:leg

Using Acupoints for Knee Joint Pain

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent pain:knee:joint
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.