In most cases, hip and lower back pain are caused by an injury or fall, any chronic medical condition like arthritis or incorrect bio-mechanisms caused by problems with the foot, knee or pelvis alignment. Because hips and legs from a complex structure of bones, muscles, joints and ligaments, so the pain can spread quickly to other body parts.
Acupuncture Single Point Fengshi or Gall Bladder 31 is an important acupressure point located on the thighs that are useful for relieving upper leg pain and hip pain. This point is also known as the Wind Market and it can be found on the side of the thigh, halfway between the hipbone and the knee. Stimulating this point on both thighs can help in balancing leg qi and relieve hip pain caused by sciatica and weakness and numbness of the hips. It is also useful for relieving skin disorders, leg muscle issues, post-stroke symptoms in lower limbs and ear problems.