It is common for the elderly to experience leg cramps, and doctors often attribute it to a lack of calcium. However, even after consuming many health supplements, it still may not have any effect. Therefore, I will help you solve this problem. Massaging the "Dadu Acupoint" can treat leg cramps. Here are the details:
Dadu Acupoint
One of the acupuncture points in traditional Chinese medicine, belonging to the spleen meridian of the foot taiyin. It is mentioned in the "Ling Shu - The Main Channels". Located on the inner edge of the foot, in the depression between the red and white flesh just before the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. It is used to treat abdominal distension, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and fever.
Location of Dadu Acupoint
Introduction to Acupoint
One of the acupuncture points in traditional Chinese medicine, belonging to the spleen meridian of the foot taiyin. It is mentioned in the "Ling Shu - The Main Channels".
[Location] Located on the inner edge of the foot, in the depression between the red and white flesh just before the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe.
It is also described as "the middle of the recess after the first joint" in the "Ling Shu - The Main Channels".
[Anatomy] It is located at the endpoint of the abductor hallucis muscle; it has branches of the medial and lateral veins of the sole; and it is innervated by the digital nerve of the medial plantar nerve.
[Indications] Abdominal distension, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and fever.
[Acupuncture Method] Direct needle insertion of 0.3-0.5 cun.
[Note] The drainage of the taiyin meridian of the foot is known as "xing".
[Combination]
1. Combining Dadu Acupoint with Zusanli Acupoint can relieve abdominal distension.
2. Combining Dadu, Shangqiu, and Yinlingquan Acupoints can treat spleen deficiency and diarrhea.
3. Combining Jingqu Acupoint can treat fever with no sweating.
Dadu Acupoint for Treating Leg Cramps in the Elderly
Dadu Acupoint is located on the inner edge of the foot, in the depression between the red and white flesh just before the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe.
When the spleen meridian in the elderly is blocked and calcium cannot be absorbed, daily massage of the Dadu Acupoint for three minutes can make the leg cramps disappear after three days of consistent massage.
Other Functions of Dadu Acupoint
Indications: Abdominal distension, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and fever.
Effects: Dispelling spleen heat.
Procedure: Direct needle insertion of 0.3-0.5 cun.
