In the field of traditional Chinese medicine, whether a person's health or not has a lot to do with insufficient kidney qi. If the kidney qi is insufficient, it can be seen from many parts of the body. Some people say that their heels often hurt, is it because of insufficient kidney qi? It seems that the two places that do not lean against the edge are actually closely connected.
Heels hurt when walking. What disease is causing trouble?
Kidney Qi runs in the human body, starting from the lungs, and the last place you pass is the heel, which is equivalent to running from the middle of the human body to the roots. Our lower limbs are often in places with poor circulation. If there is dampness, coldness, blood stasis, or kidney qi is weak, the qi and blood will not be able to reach the heel, and they will go back halfway, and over time, the heel will lose its nourishment.
The muscles and bones will become more and more tough and stronger, and when they lose their nourishment for too long, the muscles and bones will hurt. Furthermore, the dampness and cold energy in the body invades bones for a long time and can also cause pain.
Most patients with this type of patient will have Bone spurs , just like a thorn stuck in the soles of the feet, which will hurt as soon as they walk, especially when they are cold and after getting up in the morning, the qi and blood flow slowly, and the pain will be more obvious. This type of patients is generally the elderly. When they get older, the yang energy is weak, which is not enough to promote the circulation of qi and blood. Moreover, they are not able to resist well and are easily attacked by factors such as wind, cold, and dampness. You must pay attention in daily life.
In addition to kidney deficiency , heel pain may be related to two other reasons
One is Plantar fasciitis
The other is Achilles tendonitis
Usually run and jump and walk require the fascia coordination of the soles of the feet. If the bends too frequently or the force is too strong, the position in front of the heel will be painful after the exercise. It usually doesn't last too long, and you can recover after two days of rest. If you are suffering from skin-wrinkled pain when wearing shoes, this area is Achilles tendonitis. It may be because you are too hard when you jump, or you are injured when you land.
Comparing these three pains, it can be found that the former is related to age and kidney deficiency, while the latter two are related to sports injuries, so it is relatively easy to distinguish. It is easy for everyone to know what their problems are.
What can be done to relieve it when heel pain ?
It is normal for elderly people to have bone spurs. If the fat pad of the soles of the feet is thick enough, it actually doesn’t feel pain. However, if the kidney qi is insufficient, or the elderly are too fat, bone spurs will cause pain. If the heel is hurting severely, you need to find a way to lose weight . However, because there are bone spurs now and you are fat, it is not suitable for running, skipping rope and other projects. You can choose swimming and cycling , which will not put pressure on the heels and have a better fat burning effect.
Change to a pair of thick and elastic shoes with insoles . If you are wearing flat shoes or cloth shoes, the heels will be subject to greater force and you will be very tired when walking. The elastic sports shoes that can support the soles of the feet can increase cushioning and relieve pain. You can try a few more pairs and walk around to find the one that suits you. As a reminder, no matter how high the sole is, it is not recommended to walk on the gravel road, as it will increase the burden on the fascia and make the pain more severe.
soak your feet , then apply essential oil on the soles of your feet, use scraping board up and down to scrape it left and right to help clear the meridians. If you feel a little pain, it will be right. When the scraping is over, you will find that the soles of your feet are red and slightly hot, which means that the flow of qi and blood has accelerated. It would be even better for people with conditions to find professionals to massage.
Recently massage Kunlun point, Taixi point , heel point , can also help you nourish your kidneys and relieve pain. Put your legs on your knees and then pinch the Achilles tendon on the back of your ankles with your hands. You can feel the depression on both sides. Pressing them every day is good for your body.The heel point is at the last direction of the heel, and every time it stands against the wall, it is placed against the wall.
3 behaviors are "depleting" your kidney energy. Don't do it anymore.
sits in the office every day, rarely get up and walk
When you work, you are completely selfless. Once you invest, you will have a few hours. Except for drinking water and going to the toilet, you basically sit at all times. Because I have been sitting for too long, the circulation of the lower limbs is affected and the heels are not nourished. In fact, when you sit, you can stand on tiptoe, or stretch your legs under the table, move your ankles back and forth, and the qi and blood flow fully, and the kidney qi will not be reduced easily.
often does not sleep in the middle of the night
Simply put, if you haven’t fallen asleep after the early morning, your kidney qi will be damaged and consumed. Kidney Yang can only continue to overdraw. Over time, the yin and yang are not coordinated and the kidneys will become weak. You will find that those who often stay up late have weak steps, are prone to yawning, are not efficient in doing things, and are also called hard and tired, and have to run to the toilet within a short while of work. This is actually lack of kidney qi.
Exercise often overexercise
Exercise can make muscles and muscles stronger, and is also beneficial to the spleen and stomach. It can also help remove the three diseases of cold and dampness in the body. However, some people do not master the intensity of exercise well, and they stop every time they are so tired that they can’t move at all. You should know that things will turn back. If you are too tired, it will be difficult for the human body to keep its essence, so the kidney qi will also be reduced. On the other hand, if you don’t exercise at all, the less kidney qi is used, it will also affect human health.
If a person wants to be healthy and live long, he must keep the yang energy. The origin of the yang energy of the organ depends on the kidneys. No matter which organ is cold, it will affect the kidney qi and drag down the kidney qi. Therefore, pay great attention to kidney deficiency and do not let kidney qi be lost. If you feel pain in the heel, you should adjust it in time. Wear more slippers at home, less floor socks . Shoes with very thin soles, you can also grab a towel with your toes and step on the ball.
Reference:
[1] Whether the kidney is good or not, first look at the feet. One signal is that the kidney is asking for help! Several methods, kidney deficiency, foot pain· Beijing Satellite TV Health Hall.2022-09-22
[2] Heel pain is the kidney deficiency? .Beijing Youth Daily .2021-06-03
[3] 8 behaviors of women ruining their kidneys, Kidney Qi deficiency , and you can't buy it no matter how much money you spend ·Guangdong Traditional Chinese Medicine.2020-04-21
