Acupoints for Strain Quadriceps
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GB31Wind Market
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 風市 (fēng shì)
🎯 Location: On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 thumb widths above the transverse popliteal crease; when patient is standing erect with hands close to the sides, point is where tip of the middle finger touches.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
GB32Ditch Centre
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 中瀆 (zhōng dú)
🎯 Location: On the lateral aspect of the thigh 2 thumb widths below gb31 or 5 thumb widths above the transverse popliteal crease between vastus lateralis and biceps femoris.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
GB33Yang Knee Gate
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🗺️ Meridian: Gallbladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 膝陽關 (xī yáng guān)
🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths above the gb34 lateral to the knee joint in the depression above the external epicondyle of the femur.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in acute knee injury.
🛡️ Treats: numbness, redness, swelling, qi:leg, disease:knee
Using Acupoints for Strain Quadriceps
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 strain:quadriceps
- Symptoms worsen despite treatment
- If you have underlying health conditions
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