Knee pain isn’t always just a “knee problem.” As Dr. Bae explains in her latest article, the knee often acts as a messenger—showing stress from issues in the hips, feet, ankles, or overall movement patterns. When alignment, muscle balance, or circulation is off, the knee becomes the first place discomfort appears.

Her article highlights the three major causes of knee pain:
Structural stress from wear, tears, or irritation
Muscular and fascial imbalance that pulls the knee out of alignment
Circulatory or inflammatory issues that reduce healing and increase stiffness

Dr. Bae also explains how hip stability, foot mechanics, daily posture, and lifestyle habits all shape how the knee moves and absorbs force. True healing often requires a whole-body approach—strengthening, mobility work, improving alignment, and supporting circulation through modalities like acupuncture, cupping, or moxibustion.

If you’ve been dealing with knee pain, this article is a powerful guide to understanding the root cause and taking the right next steps.

The choice between a quick injectable fix like Botox and a holistic, natural approach is a common,

modern skincare dilemma we encounter daily at Violet Wellness Spa. While Botox has long been the

primary solution for smoothing wrinkles, a growing number of our patients are now choosing, and being

pleasantly surprised by the remarkable power and beauty of, cosmetic acupuncture to achieve lifted, firm,

and youthful skin.

Microtrauma and the Skin’s Healing Response

From a biomedical perspective, cosmetic acupuncture works primarily by creating controlled micro-injuries at specific points on the face. When fine acupuncture needles are inserted into the dermis or subdermal layers, they cause microtrauma that is too mild to cause scarring but strong enough to trigger the body’s natural wound-healing cascade.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is built on the principle that nature and the human body are deeply interconnected. One of its core theories is the Five Elements Theory, which explains how different aspects of the body, emotions, and even personality traits are influenced by the elements Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Understanding these elements can help you achieve better health, emotional balance, and overall well-being.

Yin and Yang are the foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and represent the dynamic balance that governs all aspects of life, including health, energy, and emotional well-being. This ancient philosophy teaches that harmony between Yin and Yang is essential for maintaining optimal health. When imbalances occur, they can lead to fatigue, stress, digestive issues, and chronic illnesses.