Pressing the inner thigh meridian causes pain

The pain caused by pressing the meridians on the inner thigh may be related to liver meridian blockage, muscle strain, fasciitis, or local Qi and blood obstruction. The common causes include liver depression and qi stagnation, sports injuries, invasion of cold and dampness, obstruction of meridians, and external blood stasis. It is suggested to relieve the pain by hot compress, acupuncture and moxibustion, massage, etc. If the pain persists, seek medical advice to check the organic lesions.

1. Liver Stagnation and Qi Stagnation

Long term emotional pressure may lead to stagnation of qi and blood in the liver meridian circulation area, manifested as pain when pressing on the inner thigh, which may be accompanied by rib distension and tightness. Traditional Chinese medicine can use Chaihu Shugan San with modifications, combined with massage at Taichong and Sanyinjiao acupoints. Rose and tangerine peel can be used as tea drinks to soothe the liver and relieve depression in daily life.

2. Sports injury

When the adductor muscle group is pulled or excessively fatigued after intense exercise, there may be obvious pain and local swelling when pressing the meridians on the inner thigh. In the acute phase, Yunnan Baiyao aerosol can be sprayed externally. In the recovery phase, it is recommended to use moxa sticks to suspend moxibustion in the painful area, combined with low-intensity stretching exercise.

3. Invasion of Cold and Dampness

After living in a humid environment for a long time or catching a cold in the lower limbs, the cold and damp evil qi lingers in the liver meridian, manifested as pain and heaviness when pressed. You can use mugwort leaves to boil water and fumigate the affected area, or apply moisturizing and pain relieving cream externally. Traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations can choose Duhuo parasitic mixture to dispel wind and dehumidify, and Xiaohuoluo Pill can be used when the pain is obvious.

4. Meridian blockage

Long term sitting leads to poor circulation of qi and blood, resulting in cord like nodules and radiating pain when pressing meridian acupoints. Scraping and cupping can be used to clear the liver meridian, with a focus on treating Yin Bao and Qu Quan acupoints. Daily practice of Eight Section Brocade can regulate the spleen and stomach, and promote the circulation of qi and blood through single lift exercises.

5. External bruising

Collision injury or local bruising that does not subside after surgery, with pain fixed like a needle when pressed. In the early stage, apply Qili San externally to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and in the later stage, gently massage with safflower oil. Recommended dietary therapy: Tian Qi pot chicken soup. Avoid raw and cold foods to avoid aggravating blood stasis.

Daily attention should be paid to keeping warm to avoid catching cold in the legs. Warm up adequately before exercise to prevent muscle strains. When sitting for a long time, get up and move every hour to promote blood circulation. If the pain continues for 3 days without relief or the skin becomes red and hot, it is necessary to rule out lymphadenitis, venous thrombosis and other diseases, and it is recommended to go to the acupuncture and moxibustion Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine or the Department of Orthopaedics for treatment. Those who experience worsening pain at night can try placing a pillow under their knees to relieve meridian pressure.