Cupping Therapy// Cupping for Knee Pain

COMMON TYPES OF KNEE PAIN

Knee Injuries…

  The knee is one of the body’s biggest, and heaviest, joints. It is enclosed in a protective, fluid-filled sac called a “synovial capsule”. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) and the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) connect the upper leg to the lower leg along the sides of the knee; they stabilize and prevent sideways movement of the knee joint. The parts of the joint are protected by a solid bony shield: the kneecap (patella). The thighbone is protected by shock-absorbing cartilage.

 

Despite all this protection, the knee is injured more often than any other joint. Both over use and on-field trauma are very common knee injuries.  Knee pain is also getting extremely common among ladies. 

Knee Arthritis…

    Arthritis of the knee is another frequent cause of knee pain.

x ray of knee arthritis

Signs And Symptoms of knee arthritis:

1. Gradual increase in pain around the knee, usually the front or sides of knee.

2. Joint swelling, tenderness, warmth, or redness.

3. Pain gets worse when moving the knee in upward motion and unable to bend the knee.

4. The best way to diagnose knee arthritis is to have X Ray done which provides clear and detailed images of knee joints. 

Knee Arthritis Treatment by Cupping Therapy:

               Wet Cupping therapy for knee arthritis (Hijama) will help bring fresh Qi, Blood, and nutrients to the area. This treatment ( Cupping for arthritis in knees) at the same time will break down scar tissue and clotted blood around the knee. 3 to 4 Knee hijama sessions will be enough to cure knee arthritis.

Similarly, during recovery from fractures and dislocations, massage cupping or even wet cupping can be very useful to reduce pain and inflammation, as well as bring fresh nutrients to help the area recover soon.

Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee Joint

knee rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a very serious autoimmune disease, which causes the immune system of the body to attack its own tissues of the joints. It can affect men, women or children of any age. this arthritis usually affects the knees of both sides equally.

Sign and Symptoms:

1. In Rheumatoid Arthritis the synovial membrane which covers the Knee joint starts to swell. This causes stiffness in the knee.

2. The lining of knee joints becomes inflamed, hot or tender to touch.

3. Weight loss, Fever, Fatigue or tiredness, even weakness are among the worst signs and symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

4. Aching of joints and numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.

5. Main blood tests which confirm Rheumatoid Arthritis are

• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) assesses the level of inflammation in the body.
• C reactive protein (CRP) test is used to find inflammation in your body.

 Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment by Cupping Therapy:

        Cupping therapy, especially Hijama can help clear inflammatory chemicals, which act as a signal for the body to attack the knee.Knee Cupping OR hijama for knee pain is a painless procedure which cures the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Different medicines can help in relieving pain but they will not stop any arthritis from getting worse over time. Hijama for knee pain helps in detoxifying the body.  

Gouty Arthritis…

gouty arthritis

Gouty arthritis is caused by a condition known as hyperuricemia, which mainly means too much buildup of Uric Acid in the body, which then crystallizes in and around the joints of knees, making them inflamed and extremely painful. 

Sign and Symptoms:

1. Patients with gout arthritis experience intense pain with noticeable swelling, redness and warmth.

2. This pain usually develops during the night and it hurts continuously for weeks.

3. Gout usually affects the big toe and it limits the motion of the body.

4. Urine tests can check the level of uric acid in the body. A high level of uric acid could be a cause of gout. Uric Acid level in between 250 and 750 mg is considered normal for most people.

Gouty Arthritis Treatment by Cupping Therapy:

           Cupping therapy  usually massage cupping can help improve circulation. Wet Cupping (Hijama) helps to drain uric acid from the area and reduce inflammation. Hijama sessions remove toxic substances from the blood which gives relief to the patient suffering from Gout. If a patient is diagnosed with Gout, it is highly recommended to take Hijama sessions regularly and also take healthy dietary and lifestyle changes.   

Knee Osteoarthritis..

knee osteoarthritis

Knee Osteoarthritis, happens when the cartilage and other tissues within the knee joint breaks down.  It is mostly due to the wearing and tearing of the knee joints, which happens gradually over time. It causes the bones to rub together and this friction makes the knees hurt and become stiff.

Sign and Symptoms:

1. Knee Osteoarthritis symptoms can be managed, but the damage to joints can’t be reversed.

2. Osteoarthritis of the knee changes the shape of the knee joint, making the patient’s knee joint feel unstable or wobbly (shaky).  

3. Early sign of knee osteoarthritis is the joint stiffness which gets common after sitting or lying for a very long period of time. 

4. An early sign of osteoarthritis is the sluggish or slow to move that starts in the morning.

5. (MRI) can show the damage to soft tissues in and around the joint of knees.

 Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment by Cupping Therapy:

              Although nothing can be done to fix the joint once it has degraded, Cupping can help prevent further damage by helping to reduce inflammation and pain in the area.  Cupping cannot fix any tears of the ligaments or menisci, but it surely can reduce pain and inflammation around the area. Knee Surgery needs to be done to fix tears.  

             Lifestyle of patient with knee pain

lifestyle of patient with knee pain

• Walking is one of the best cures for patients with any knee problems, because it’s a low impact activity that doesn’t cause stress or pressure over the joints. 
• Secondly, manage your weight, as it has a big impact on arthritis symptoms.
• Get enough exercise; if you have arthritis exercise can help you.
• Wear proper shoes with ankle and arch support. Without this, twisting of the ankle or other injuries can occur more easily. Uncomfortable shoes can ruin walking posture, causing all sorts of joints, muscles and misalignment of the whole body.

 My Experience

cupping for knee 

Cupping Therapy for knees

A female Patient came over to my clinic for consultation, of her swollen and painful knee joint. She was badly injured. Her x-ray report showed a degree of soft tissue damage but no broken bone. She was put on anti-inflammatory medication, which she took for more than 18 months (she stopped the medication because it caused stomach upsets).  Since her knee pain worsened, she stopped most of her physical activities and was worried about putting on weight. 

I firstly recommended massage cupping for knee pain and then moved to wet cupping (Knee hijama) sessions. The redness and the swellings around her knee were much reduced after the first session. She was completely cured and was able to bend her knees after 7 to 8 sessions of wet cupping (Hijama).

The Cupping clinic (Hijama)

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