TCM Treatment plan for different types of Arthritis

You’re not alone. Many people live with chronic joint pain, swelling, and stiffness that disrupt daily life — and conventional painkillers often offer only temporary relief. But did you know that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers effective, drug-free options to manage arthritis naturally and holistically?

🔍 How TCM Understands Arthritis

In TCM, arthritis is generally viewed as a “Bi Syndrome” (痺症), meaning “obstruction.” This occurs when Wind, Dampness, Cold, or Heat invade the body and become trapped in the joints and meridians, leading to pain and limited mobility.

There are several common patterns of arthritis in TCM:

🌬️ Wind-Cold-Damp Type

Symptoms:

• Joint pain that worsens with cold or damp weather

• Stiffness and limited range of motion

• Pain moves from joint to joint

Common Acupuncture Points:

• GB34 (Yanglingquan) – benefits joints and sinews

• BL23 (Shenshu) – supports Kidney Yang, especially in chronic cases

• ST36 (Zusanli) – boosts Qi and immunity

Herbs Often Used:

• Du Huo (獨活) – dispels Wind-Damp, especially from lower body

• Qiang Huo (羌活) – targets upper body joint pain

• Fang Feng (防風) – relieves Wind and pain

🔥 Damp-Heat Type

Symptoms:

• Red, hot, swollen joints

• Pain is worse with heat and pressure

• Often affects knees or larger joints

• May be accompanied by heaviness, fatigue, or digestive discomfort

Common Acupuncture Points:

• SP9 (Yinlingquan) – drains Dampness from the body

• LI11 (Quchi) – clears Heat and inflammation

• ST44 (Neiting) – clears Damp-Heat from the lower limbs

Herbs Often Used:

• Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁) – drains Dampness, reduces swelling

• Huang Qin (黃芩) – clears internal Heat

• Cang Zhu (蒼朮) – dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen

❄️ Cold-Damp Type (Chronic Type in Elderly)

Symptoms:

• Dull, fixed pain that worsens in cold weather

• Improvement with warmth and gentle movement

• Joints may feel cold to touch

Common Acupuncture Points:

• Ren4 (Guanyuan) – warms the body, strengthens Qi and Yang

• BL20 (Pishu) – strengthens Spleen to resolve Damp

• Local Ashi points – for direct pain relief

Herbs Often Used:

• Rou Gui (肉桂) – warms and unblocks Cold stagnation

• Fu Zi (附子) – deeply warming and supports Yang

• Gui Zhi (桂枝) – warms and relaxes muscles

🧬 Blood Stasis Type

Symptoms:

• Sharp, stabbing joint pain

• Pain that is worse at night or after rest

• Joints may be dark, discoloured, or deformed in chronic cases

Common Acupuncture Points:

• SP10 (Xuehai) – invigorates and cools the Blood

• BL17 (Geshu) – moves Blood

• LI4 + LV3 (Four Gates) – move Qi and Blood through the body

Herbs Often Used:

• Dan Shen (丹參) – moves Blood, calms the Shen

• Tao Ren (桃仁) & Hong Hua (紅花) – break up Blood stagnation

• Chuan Xiong (川芎) – moves Qi and Blood, relieves pain

💬 Real Patient Feedback

✅ “My knee pain was 50% gone after just one acupuncture session!”

✅ “I had swelling and pain in three fingers for weeks. After one week of acupuncture and herbal treatment, one finger is completely back to normal, and the other two are improving!”

🌟 Why Choose TCM for Arthritis?

✔️ Drug-free & natural — no long-term side effects

✔️ Tailored to your body — every treatment is customised

✔️ Targets the root cause — not just masking the symptoms

✔️ Improves circulation, mobility, and overall wellness

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or struggling with long-term joint pain, acupuncture and herbal medicine can help reduce inflammation, restore joint function, and support your whole body’s healing process.

💡 Ready to Move Better, Feel Better?

✨ Book your personalised consultation today and take the first step toward pain-free movement.