Autumn Qi Chats | Week 9
Do you know how to treat your knees??
This week let’s discuss how you can bring a little love to your knees!
Your knees are the middle man.
Take a look at your anatomy of the knee and discover how your knees are not vascular (don’t get a lot of blood flow) as they’re a joint connecting thigh to lower leg.
This area of the body does well when you stimulate the knee with touch and heat. But nothing is a simple as it sounds.
The knees play a vital role in facilitating movement by acting as hinges that allow for bending and straightening of the legs. This essential joint supports weight-bearing activities and provides stability during walking, running, and jumping. So let’s help you keep these shock absorbers safe!
It’s not magic, it’s science
Massage & heat can be great sources when your knees are not feeling ‘connected’, strong or pain-free. So in today’s video I’ll show you a Tui Na (chinese massage) technique for the knees that can helps with circulation and stimulation for the brain. I will also speak briefly about Moxa, a technique that brings heat to a joint for better movement. You can learn more about moxa by clicking here.
Neuro-Qi Tip o’the day!
Touch your Bees Knees
Massage the ‘eye of the knee’ and the points above the knee for better mobility
Ask your acupuncturist about moxa and how to apply at home
*Video posts every Friday by 11:30am MDT
