Pain Relief Protocol
LI4, LV3 and GB34 to release stagnation and move Qi and blood
LI4 + LV3 + GB34 Protocol
Hegu (LI-4) moves Qi and blood, Taichong (LV-3) soothes Liver and moves stagnation, Yanglingquan (GB-34) benefits tendons and joints.
Benefits attributed to it
- Relieves muscle and joint pain
- Moves stagnant Qi and blood
- Releases tension from stress
- Benefits tendons and ligaments
Pain and Stagnation in TCM
Pain often from Qi or blood stagnation. Liver governs tendons. GB-34 is the Hui point of tendons. LI-4 and LV-3 move Qi together.
Liver Yuan point. Soothes Liver, moves stagnant Qi.
He-Sea and Hui of tendons. Benefits knee, tendons.
With LV-3 form 'The Four Gates'. Move Qi and blood.
Step by step
Hegu (LI-4) and Taichong (LV-3) - The Four Gates
LI-4 and LV-3 used together to move Qi.
- Duration
- 2 minutes
- Apply on both sides
- Combination potentiates effect
Yanglingquan (GB-34) Bilateral
GB-34 at knee. Essential for muscle and joint pain.
- Duration
- 2 minutes
- Useful for knee pain
- Apply on both legs
Closing Sequence
Breathing and gentle massage.
- Duration
- 1 minute
- Effect may be immediate or cumulative
- Repeat 2-3 times daily for chronic pain
After Pain Protocol
- Gentle movement
- Apply heat if contracture
- Hydration
Contraindications
- Avoid LI-4 in pregnancy
- Caution with anticoagulants
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
