There are many proprietary Chinese medicines for strengthening muscles and bones, such as anti-osteoporosis pills, inibs and Shouwu pills. 1. Anti-osteoporosis pills: with the effects of tonifying the waist and kidneys, strengthening the tendons and bones, activating blood circulation and relieving pain (relieving pain by removing blood stasis); used for proliferative spondylitis (such as hypertrophic thoracic spine and lumbar vertebral inflammation), cervical spine syndromes, and osteomalacia; adverse reactions and contraindications to the drug are not clear yet. 2. Inibs: with the efficacy of tonifying the liver and kidneys, strengthening the tendons and bones, dispelling wind-dampness, and opening up the meridians and channels; used for the deficiency of the liver and kidneys (weakness of the liver and kidneys), and for the muscular and joint pains caused by wind-dampness obstruction of the meridians and channels, or even joint enlargement, stiffness and deformity, unfavorable flexion and extension, and aching and tenderness of the lower back and knees, etc.; for those who have seen the aforementioned symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis, the drug may be used as a treatment. The drug is prohibited for pregnant women; avoid cold food during the medication. 3. Shouwu Pill: has the effect of tonifying the liver and kidney, strengthening the muscles and bones, and wooing the beard and hair; it is used for the treatment of dizziness and tinnitus caused by deficiencies of the liver and kidney (weakness of the liver and kidney functions), blurred vision, lumbar and knee soreness and weakness, numbness of the limbs, and early whitening of the beard and hair, etc.; it can also be used in the treatment of hyperlipidaemia. The adverse reactions of the drug include loss of appetite, yellow urine, yellow eyes, elevated transaminases, skin rash, and fatigue. Contraindications to the use of the drug are: liver insufficiency, pregnant women are prohibited. The drug is used with caution in the elderly and those with a history of liver disease. In addition to the above three drugs, there are other clinically available proprietary Chinese medicines that have the effect of strengthening the tendons and bones, which can be selected for use according to the patient’s specific situation, and should be used in consultation with a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for identification and guidance, and in accordance with the doctor’s prescription.