Originally published in the Kilohana Chronicles, Volume 2 Issue 1, 2001.

Most knee pain is due to arthritis and is com­mon in older people, but younger people can also have arthritis. In younger people it can be due to damage to the cartilages present in the knee joint. Occasionally the cartilages are torn or damaged by a violent movement of the knee while the foot is stationary, this happens in Judo, Jujitsu and in other sports as well. This type of injury may cause giving away, locking, pain and swelling. If the knee should lock as a result of a torn cartilage getting stuck in the center of the joint then removal of the cartilage may be re­quired. If this should happen qualified medi­cal help should be seen.

The use of acupressure is very effective in treating this type of knee injury and pain. The next thing is to ice the knee as soon as possible to keep knee from swelling or to bring the swell­ing down.

Pressure points: Xiyan (the eyes of the knees) SP#9, B#40 and the ear pressure point AH#3.

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Xiyan (Eyes of the knee). It is located on either side of the knee cap (patella) at the joint of the femur and tibia.
Technique: Press inward and upward with your thumb for 6-10 seconds, three times.
For: Pain in the knee

SP#9 (Spleen #9) It is located at the top of the shinbone, on the inside of the leg about one inch below the kneecap.
Technique: Press inward and upward with your thumb for 6-10 seconds, three times.
For: Pain in the knee

B#40 (Bladder #40) (B54) It is located on the back of the knee, on the fold where the knee bends, between the two tendons.
Technique: Press lightly inward and down­ward with your thumb for 7-10 seconds, three times.
For: Sciatica, lower back pain, calf spasms and knee pain.

Ear Point AH#3 (Pressure points on the Anti-helix AH#3) It is located in the inside upper part of the ear in line with the eyes.
Technique: Squeeze the ear with your thumb and index finger for 7-10 seconds, three times.
For: Knee joint pain.