Knee pain is very common among middle-aged and elderly people, and some young people also suffer from knee pain. Moxibustion is a miraculous method in traditional Chinese acupuncture. Can moxibustion be used for knee pain? Where should moxibustion be applied for knee pain?
Can moxibustion be used for knee pain?
Moxibustion can be used for knee pain.
There are many causes of knee pain, mainly related to age and long-term environmental factors. In general, the main causes are decreased microcirculation and calcium deficiency. Moxibustion has certain effects in improving microcirculation.
Where should moxibustion be applied for knee pain?
The moxibustion site can be based on the location of your own pain as acupoints. This means that the moxibustion points are determined based on the location of pain or the sensation transmitted, such as warmth, sourness, numbness, swelling, or coolness. Moxibustion does not necessarily require accurate acupoint selection, but mainly relies on the transmission of sensation, which is what we call "qi arrives and is effective" in acupuncture. The same applies to moxibustion - if these sensations are present, it means that qi has arrived and it is effective.
How to use moxa sticks for knee pain?
Use mild moxibustion, and the order of moxibustion is from top to bottom. Ignite the moxa stick and hold the burning end about 2-3 centimeters away from the area that needs to be fumigated. Moxibustion should be continued until the skin turns reddish, at a heat level that can be tolerated by the individual. Generally, each acupoint should be moxibusted for 10-15 minutes, once a day.
How to use moxa boxes for knee pain?
Use a single-eye moxa box, double-eye moxa box, or hold two moxa sticks in your hand to apply moxibustion on the painful or swollen area, as well as around the knee joint, local tender points, and the kidney shu points. If there is a sense of heat or mild warmth along the meridians, and it spreads to the surrounding areas, it means that qi has arrived and it is effective.
How to use self-adhesive moxibustion pellets for knee pain?
Use self-adhesive moxibustion pellets, stick two or three directly on the painful or swollen areas, ignite them all at once, and apply continuous moxibustion for 2-3 times.
