LR-7 - Knee Joint
膝关 - Xī guān
Point Region: Knee
LR-7 Xiguan, meaning 'Knee Joint,' is a local point for leg and knee disorders. Located on the knee, this point is a 'joint of the knee' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Knee Joint,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.
Think of Xiguan as a point that helps to 'straighten the joint' of your body. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a restless spirit, a feeling of 'heat' in the body, and a lack of vitality. By regulating the body's internal energy, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.
By regulating the body's internal energy, LR-7 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm and unburdened body.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: Located near the medial condyle of the tibia, posterior to SP-9.
How to Locate:
- Find the inner edge of your shin bone just below your kneecap
- Feel for the depression where your shin bone curves
- Move slightly back from this depression toward the back of your leg
- The point is behind this area near your knee joint
Primary Functions
Musculoskeletal System
- Treats knee pain and joint disorders
- Relieves knee stiffness and immobility
- Supports knee joint health and function
- Treats arthritis and knee inflammation
- Improves knee flexibility and range of motion
Liver & Gallbladder System
- Supports liver's control over tendons and ligaments
- Treats liver qi stagnation in lower body
- Harmonizes liver energy flow
Reproductive System
- Treats genital swelling and inflammation
- Addresses lower body reproductive issues
- Regulates reproductive qi circulation
Circulatory System
- Improves blood circulation in legs
- Reduces leg swelling and edema
- Enhances lymphatic drainage
Emotional & Mental
- Reduces stress-related muscle tension
- Calms anxiety affecting physical movement
- Promotes emotional stability
Urinary System
- Treats urinary disorders affecting lower body
- Regulates water metabolism
- Addresses fluid retention in legs
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Knee pain
- Leg stiffness
- Arthritis
- Knee swelling
- Joint pain
- Leg weakness
- Knee inflammation
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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LR-7 Protocols
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Important Precautions
- Recent knee surgery
- Severe knee injury
- Acute knee infection