mtl008 Chapter 170 Acupuncture Trial
Chapter 170 Acupuncture Trial
"Mr. Li, are you worried again? Is your back hurting badly?" Aunt Wang asked with concern, a hint of worry in her eyes.
Old Li sighed and shook his head: "Yes, Sister Wang, when I got up this morning, I felt like something was pressing on my back. It was uncomfortable to walk. I really couldn't stand it."
"Your old problem has come back again. Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Aunt Wang frowned, walked to Lao Li, and gently patted his shoulder, "How about I massage it for you?"
Old Li smiled slightly. Although the pain was unbearable, he felt warm in his heart when he saw his wife caring about him. "No need, Sister Wang, you've been tired all day, don't worry about me anymore."
"I don't feel tired. As long as you get better, I'll be at peace." Aunt Wang said, sitting next to Lao Li, with a gentle light in her eyes. "Do you remember the last time you went to the hospital for a checkup, the doctor told you to pay more attention to rest and not to do heavy work all the time?"
Old Li nodded, a trace of guilt on his face: "I know, but there are some things that can never be put down, and someone has to do the housework."
"But you can't ignore your health." Aunt Wang's voice became soft and firm. "I see that you have been having trouble sleeping at night recently, and you have been very busy during the day. No wonder your back hurts so much."
Old Li smiled helplessly: "At my age, how can I be as energetic as when I was young? But I will try my best to rest."
"It's easy for you to say that, but rest is not just talk." Aunt Wang gently squeezed Lao Li's shoulder with her hand, "I'll prepare some hot water for you to soak your feet, maybe it will feel better."
"Okay, I'll listen to you." Lao Li agreed reluctantly, but he felt a warmth in his heart.
Aunt Wang stood up, walked to the kitchen, and began to prepare hot water. Lao Li leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes, and tried to relax. At this moment, Aunt Wang's voice came again: "Lao Li, do you still remember the days when we climbed mountains together when we were young?"
"Of course I remember. I was a strong young man at that time and could climb very fast." Old Li showed a nostalgic smile on his face, "You always followed behind me, panting."
"Humph, that's because you always walk too fast and I can't keep up." Aunt Wang joked in the kitchen, "But I was so happy back then. I didn't expect that even walking has become a problem now."
Old Li sighed softly: "Yes, time is not forgiving, and the body will always have some minor problems."
"But we can't just give up." Aunt Wang came over with hot water and placed it at Lao Li's feet. "You have to believe that as long as we take good care of ourselves, we can still live a wonderful life."
Old Li looked at the hot water and felt a warm feeling in his heart: "You are right, Sister Wang. Although my back hurts, I will try my best to adjust my lifestyle and strive to recover as soon as possible."
"That's more like it." Aunt Wang smiled, sat next to Lao Li, and held his hand. "Let's work hard together and take care of each other until we grow old."
Old Li felt Aunt Wang's warmth and was deeply moved: "With you by my side, I am not afraid of any difficulties."
"That's good." Aunt Wang patted Lao Li's hand gently, "Remember to rest more and don't let yourself suffer anymore."
"Old Li, why are you here?" Chen Fang asked with a smile, concern in her eyes.
Old Li sighed, walked into the house, sat on a chair, and looked a little helpless: "Miss Chen, my back pain comes back again. It's hard to walk. It's really annoying."
"Back pain?" Chen Fang frowned and thought to herself, "Have you tried anything?"
"I've been to the doctor several times and taken some medicine, but it didn't work." Old Li shook his head, looking a little disappointed. "I think maybe it's because I'm old, and my body is always like this."
Chen Fang pondered for a moment, and a gleam of inspiration flashed in his eyes: "I can try acupuncture, maybe it can help you."
"Acupuncture?" Old Li was a little confused. "What is this?"
"Acupuncture is a method of therapy that uses fine needles to penetrate specific acupuncture points to regulate qi and blood and relieve pain," Chen Fang explained with confidence. "I have read some theories about acupuncture in books. Maybe I can give it a try."
After hearing this, Lao Li's eyes flashed with hope: "Can you do it? I heard that this requires very high skills."
"Although I haven't formally studied it, I have some understanding of these theories. Maybe I can give it a try." Chen Fang smiled slightly, with a firm look in her eyes. "If you are willing, I can give you acupuncture."
Lao Li hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay, in that case, I'll give it a try."
"Please relax and sit down." Chen Fang walked to Lao Li, prepared the needles, and silently recited the acupuncture points she learned from the book. She said softly, "I will start with a few major acupuncture points on the back. Please be patient."
Lao Li took a deep breath and tried to relax his body: "I will try not to move."
Chen Fang carefully aimed the needle at Lao Li's back and gently inserted it. Lao Li felt a slight stinging pain, and then a warm feeling surged into his heart.
"How do you feel?" Chen Fang asked with concern.
"It stung a little, but then it felt much better." There was a hint of surprise in Lao Li's voice, "It feels wonderful."
"That's good." Chen Fang smiled and continued to give him acupuncture, her technique gentle and steady. While giving him acupuncture, she explained to Lao Li: "Acupuncture can promote blood circulation and relieve pain. You have to believe that it will help."
"I believe you." There was a hint of gratitude in Lao Li's voice, "You are such a caring person, willing to worry about someone like me."
"This is what I should do." Chen Fang said softly, feeling a warm feeling in her heart. She continued to focus on the work in her hands, observing Lao Li's reaction from time to time.
After a while, Lao Li's body gradually relaxed, and the tension on his face also eased a lot: "I feel that the pain in my back seems to have eased, it's amazing."
"This is just the beginning. Once I put all the needles in place, the effect will be more obvious." Chen Fang smiled and felt a little relieved in her heart.
As time went by, Chen Fang became more and more skilled at acupuncture, and Old Li's expression gradually became more relaxed. She said softly, "You have to remember that acupuncture doesn't work overnight. It may take several times to completely relieve the pain."
"I understand." Lao Li nodded, his eyes gleaming with gratitude, "With you by my side, I have confidence."
"That's good." Chen Fang said softly, secretly making up her mind to do her best to help Lao Li.
Finally, Chen Fang pulled out all the needles. Lao Li slowly stood up, tried to move his back, and was surprised to find that the pain had been relieved a lot.
"Thank you, Miss Chen." Old Li said gratefully, his eyes full of emotion, "You are really my benefactor."
"This is what I should do. You should take better care of your health in the future and stop letting yourself suffer." Chen Fang responded with a smile, her heart filled with warmth.