Some of the best Master Tung points for knee pain are located on the fingers, hands, and arms. The points on the hands are especially useful as they produce a strong de qi sensation. A common point combination for knee pain taught by Dr Tan is Ling Gu (22.05) and LI 11. When using distal points like this for knee pain, and when using distal points in general, it is essential to have the client move the affected region to get the best results.
Distal needling can also be combined with massage, acupressure, tui na, and manual therapies on the affected area to improve the clinical results.
The video below shows how to use knee flexion, extension, and rotations with Ling Gu and LI 11. The last half of the video demonstrates some massage and acupressure techniques you can use on the knees with the needles being retained.
Additional Master Tung Points for Knee Pain
Ling Gu, LI 11
11.01, 11.02, 11.05, 11.10, 11.13
22.01, 22.02 (Chong Zi, Chong Xian)
22.06 and 22.07 (Shang Bai & Xia Bai)
22.11 (Tu Shui)
San Cha
33.12 (Xin Men)
Jian Zhong (44.06)
Four Flowers (77.08, 77.09, 77.11)
PC 6 + LV 3 Combo
Future videos and courses will elaborate on how to use these points with prescribed movements, acupressure, and massage.
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Sources
Maher, James; Master Ching Chong Tung: Advanced Tung Style Acupuncture Vol 1: The Dao Ma Needling Technique of Master Tung Ching Chang, 2005, RBC.
Young, Wei-Chieh; Lectures on Tung’s Acupuncture, 2008, American Chinese Medical Cultural Center.
Very useful combined techniques. As a reflexologist I've noticed people fall, the elderly especially, hurt their wrist or wrists - could you do please do a similar one treating ankles and feet as distal points? Many thanks
Valeria 👣