In clinical application, when some symptoms of acute sprain of knee joint appear, Xue Hai point and calf nose point can be acupuncture. At the same time, it can cooperate with Zusanli, Yanglingquan, Yinlingquan and other acupoints to relax muscles and collaterals and relieve pain. Knee joint pain can sometimes be improved by local pricking and cupping.
Xiguan point, also known as Yin Guan point, belongs to the point on the liver meridian of Foot Jueyin. This acupoint is located below the medial surface of tibia and above the medial head of gastrocnemius muscle. Xiguan point has the functions of expelling wind and removing dampness and dredging meridians and joints. Indications: Knee swelling and pain, lower limb joint pain, sore throat and other diseases. Clinically, it is often used to treat knee joint diseases, such as knee arthritis. Moxibustion at this point is often used for patients with cold joints, pain and unfavorable flexion and extension.