Acupoint Gallbladder 34 for Relieving Hip Pain

In most cases, hip and lower back pain are caused by an injury or fall, any chronic medical condition like arthritis or incorrect bio-mechanisms caused by problems with the foot, knee or pelvis alignment. Because hips and legs from a complex structure of bones, muscles, joints and ligaments, so the pain can spread quickly to other body parts.

Acupuncture Single Point Yanglingquan or Gallbladder 34 is another leg acupressure point that is extremely beneficial for relieving hip pain. It is also called the Yang Mound and it is situated on the side of the leg, right below the knee, slightly in front of the tip of the outer leg bone. Applying pressure to the point on both legs stimulates the leg qi, strengthens the weak hip muscles and reduces the pain caused by Sciatica and inflammation of the hip joint. This point is also useful for treating shoulder pain, nausea and vomiting, jaundice and knee pain.