Our hips play a crucial role in how we move, maintain balance, and build strength. However, they can often suffer due to aging, injuries, or a lack of physical activity. One acupoint that’s particularly beneficial for hip health is Jumping Round (Huan Tiao, GB30).
In traditional Chinese medicine, this point is recognized for its strong link to enhancing mobility and relieving pain, making it a powerful ally for keeping our hips healthy.
The Traditional Role of Huan Tiao
Huan Tiao has been recognized since the “Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing (The A-B Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion),” the oldest text on acupuncture and moxibustion (a gentle heat therapy with dried mugwort) in traditional Chinese medicine. This acupuncture point is located at the intersection of two energy pathways in the body: the gallbladder and urinary bladder meridians, making it very effective for addressing issues related to the lower body.
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
Moreen was born into a family with a lineage of four generations of traditional Chinese medicine doctors and professors.
She was Dean of the Natural Therapies Institute in Sydney, Australia.
Drawing on her family heritage, she created a certified organic wellness brand, and co-founded the largest Chinese medical image encyclopedia online.
