GB33 - Xiyangguan (Gallbladder Point 33)

Point features

Where is it located

GB33 is located at the level of the knee, in the depression between the lateral femur and the tendon of the biceps femoris, just above the lateral condyle of the femur, in the external knee joint region.

Functions

• Eliminates Wind-Damp from the joints
• Relieves pain and stiffness in the knee
• Harmonizes Qi and activates blood circulation in the joint
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

• Lateral pain and swelling of the knee
• Joint stiffness and blocks post-activity or due to cold
• Difficulty bending or extending the knee
• Joint instability and weakness post-injury
• Further information available in the app

In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with GB33, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

GB33 Xiyangguan, 'Inclined Sun Gate', is one of the most suitable points for treating lateral knee pathologies, such as biceps femoris tendinitis, iliotibial band syndrome, or lateral compartmental osteoarthritis. In modern practice, it is often used in synergy with physical therapy and manual therapy to reduce inflammation and improve knee biomechanics.

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