Is moxibustion effective for meniscus injuries

Moxibustion is effective after meniscus injury. Moxibustion can warm the meridians, dissipate cold and relieve pain (relieve pain by removing cold from the body), and facilitate the repair of meniscus tissue. For patients with mild meniscus injuries, moxibustion of the affected area can reduce pain in the knee. Generally moxibustion lasts 20-30 minutes, and attention should be focused during the moxibustion process to avoid localized high temperatures or burning of the skin by falling moxa ash. Moxibustion is generally used as an adjunctive treatment for meniscus injuries, and can be combined with acupuncture, heat, cupping, and physical therapy. Meniscus injury should be checked in time, under the guidance of professional doctors for rehabilitation, not strenuous activities, should rest, reduce the weight of the knee joint, so as not to cause secondary injury.