Finger Trauma and Lingering Pain
Sports, impact injuries, or even daily accidents can leave a finger swollen, stiff, and painful. Once the injury is stable (not an emergency or fresh fracture), a simple bleeding technique can sometimes help restore movement and reduce pain:
Where to Bleed: The affected fingertip. Instead of just one “well point,” you make three small pricks: One at the center of the fingertip. One at one corner. One at the opposite corner.
How to Do It: Gently massage the finger to bring blood to the tip. Use a sterile lancet (like those used for diabetes). Let about 20 drops of blood flow out.
Effect: This helps “clear the channel,” which in TCM means unblocking stagnation. People often feel pain reduction and improved range of motion right away.
This method can be extended: if there’s trauma along a forearm or leg, and you know which channel is affected, bleeding the fingertips or toe tips of that channel can sometimes clear lingering discomfort.
Safety Notes: If you are unsure, seek professional guidance from a licensed TCM practitioner. Only a very small amount of blood is released. Always keep the area clean after treatment. Do not use these techniques on people with diabetes, weakened immunity. Seek professional guidance from a licensed TCM practitioner
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