Proper massage of Kunlun point can help relieve waist, leg and back fatigue

　　There are thousands of acupuncture points distributed on the human body, and each acupuncture point corresponds to the corresponding part and controls some functions. The Kunlun point is located behind the lateral malleolus of the foot, in the depression between the tip of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon. If massaged regularly, it will have a good effect on the waist, legs and back spine. The editor below will explain in detail the analysis of Kunlun point and the correct massage method, as well as the function of massaging Kunlun point. Let’s find out together next.

　　Source of Kunlun Point

　　"Lingshu Benshu": "Walking in Kunlun. ”

　　Acupoint name analysis

　　Kunlun. Kunlun is a vast desert without roots. The name Kunlun means that the watery qi in the bladder meridian absorbs heat and moves up here. The substance of this point is the gas transformed from the water of the bladder meridian, which is cold and damp in nature. Due to the heat effect of the foot Shaoyang and Foot Yangming meridians, the cold and damp water vapor also ascends after absorbing heat and fills the sky. There are qi and blood substances at all levels in the point, like a vast desert without roots, so it is named Kunlun.

　　Acupoint selection method

　　Sit upright with your feet on the ground or lie prone, and select a point in the depression between the Achilles tendon and the lateral malleolus.

　　Simple method

　　There is a point at the midpoint of the line connecting the Achilles tendon and the high point of the lateral malleolus.

　　Acupoint anatomy

　　Under the acupoint are the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and peroneus longus and brevis muscles. The skin is supplied by the sural nerve. Blood nutrition for the deep structures of this point comes from the peroneal artery. This artery originates from the posterior tibial artery 2 to 3 cm below the popliteus muscle, passes between the back of the tibia and the flexor longus muscle, descends to the lateral malleolus, and finally follows the lateral skin. At 4 to 6 cm above the lateral malleolus, a perforator is sent out, passing through the muscle and calf intermysium to the front of the calf, where it anastomoses with the branches of the anterior tibial artery. This anastomosis has practical significance for the formation and blood supply of collateral circulation in the calf.

　　function

　　Relax the muscles and activate the collaterals, clear the head and eyes.

　　Indications

　　1. Psychiatric and nervous system diseases: sciatica, neurological headache, dizziness.

　　2. Movement system diseases: paralysis of the lower limbs, knee arthritis, ankle sprains, and soft tissue diseases around the knee joint.

　　3. Others: goiter, athlete's foot, epistaxis, retained placenta, hemorrhoids.

　　Acupoint compatibility

　　1. Use it with Fengchi, Tianzhu, Jianzhongshu and Houxi to treat nuchal pain.

　　2. Use it with Taixi, Qiuxu and Sanyinjiao to treat heel pain.

　　How to operate

　　Acupuncture method: (1) Pierce 0.5 to 1 inch straight, causing local soreness and swelling. (2) Pierce the Taixi point deeply, and the needle sensation can spread to the toes. (3) Acupuncture 2 to 3 inches upward obliquely, causing local soreness and swelling, and the acupuncture sensation will spread to the heel or toe to treat thyroid enlargement.

　　Moxibustion: moxa stick moxibustion or warm needle moxibustion for 5 to 7 minutes, moxa stick moxibustion for 10 to 20 minutes.

　　clinical application

　　It is commonly used in modern times to treat sciatica, ankle arthritis, neuropathic headaches, etc. It is used with Fengchi, Tianzhu, Jianzhongshu and Houxi to treat Xiangqiang; it is used with Taixi, Qiuxu and Sanyinjiao to treat heel pain.

　　Acupoint health care

　　Massaging the Kunlun point has a good effect on the waist, legs and back spine. Spread the thumb and index finger of your right hand apart, press the index finger on the Kunlun point of the right foot, press the thumb on the Zhaohai point under the inner malleolus of the right foot, and pinch the Kunlun point of the left foot 50 times with the thumb and index finger at the same time; switch to your left hand and pinch the Kunlun point of the left foot 50 times. Press the Kunlun points on both feet with two thumbs and rub them 50 times at the same time.

　　The above is the massage method and curative effect of Kunlun point introduced by the editor of Xunyiqiyao. The key to acupoint massage is to be able to identify the acupoints and then massage them in the correct way, otherwise it will have the opposite effect. Dear friends who feel uncomfortable in the waist, legs and back spine, you can press the Kunlun point according to the method introduced by the editor, and you will have unexpected effects!