Knee Pain · Blood Stasis Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Knee

Pattern Overview

Blood Stasis is a common pattern in knee pain, characterized by ligament injury, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is stagnation of blood in the knee collaterals following injury or overuse, leading to pain, swelling, and impaired healing.

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Knee Pain · Damp-Heat Bi Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Knee

Pattern Overview

Damp-Heat Bi is an acute inflammatory pattern in knee pain, characterized by acute swelling, redness, and burning pain. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Damp-Heat in the knee joint, causing acute synovitis, swelling, and severe pain.

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Knee Pain · Liver-Kidney Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Knee

Pattern Overview

Liver-Kidney Deficiency is a chronic degenerative pattern in knee pain, characterized by degenerative changes, chronic ache, weakness, and aggravation with overwork. The core pathogenesis is insufficient nourishment of the knee joint by Liver Blood and Kidney Essence, leading to progressive joint degeneration and pain.

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Knee Pain · Qi-Blood Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Knee

Pattern Overview

Qi-Blood Deficiency is a chronic pattern in knee pain, characterized by chronic weakness, dull pain, fatigue, and poor recovery. The core pathogenesis is insufficient Qi and Blood to nourish the knee joint and muscles, leading to weakness, chronic pain, and impaired function.

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Knee Pain · Wind-Cold-Damp Bi Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Knee

Pattern Overview

Wind-Cold-Damp Bi is a common pattern in knee pain, characterized by knee inflammation, cold pain, stiffness, and aggravation in cold weather. The core pathogenesis is invasion of Wind-Cold-Damp pathogens into the knee meridians, causing obstruction of Qi and Blood flow, synovitis, and muscle tension.

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Knee Pain: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Knee

Overview

Knee pain is one of the most common joint complaints, affecting people of all ages. In younger people, it’s often from injury or overuse. In older adults, it’s most commonly from osteoarthritis. The knee is the largest joint in the body and bears significant weight, making it vulnerable to wear and tear.

Patellar Tendinitis: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Knee

Overview

Patellar tendinitis—sometimes called “jumper’s knee”—is a condition that affects the patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap to the shin bone. It’s common in sports that involve running, jumping, and quick changes of direction (basketball, volleyball, soccer).

The good news: Most patellar tendinitis resolves with conservative care. TCM offers effective, natural approaches to accelerate recovery.