There are signs to look out for that may indicate the onset of lumbago. These include involuntary bowel movements and loss of bladder control. The sufferer may also begin to feel a numbness or unfamiliar tingling in the lower back. This can also occur in the area of the buttocks or the lungs.
Another warning sign of lumbago may be slight aches and pains in the leg area. This can appear in either one or both of the legs. The pain may be accompanied by a weakness in the legs, and the muscles may seem to be deteriorating.
Treatment
Prescription: Shenshu (BL 23), Dachangshu (BL 25) and Ashi acupoints.
Modification: For the syndrome of obstruction due to cold-dampness, Yaoyangguan (GV 3). Huantiao (GB 30), Chengfu (BL 36), Weizhong (BL 40) and Kunlun (BL 60) are added; for the syndrome of stagnation of qi and blood, Geshu (BL 17), Ciliao (BL 32), Weizhong (BL 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34) and Feiyang (BL 58) are add-ed; for the syndrome of kidney asthenia and essence con-sumption, Mingmen (GV 4), Qihaishu (BL 24), Guanyuanshu (BL 26), Ciliao (BL 32), Zusanli (ST 36) and Dazhong (KI 4) are added.
Performance: Kidney asthenia syndrome is treated with reinforcing needling technique, other syndromes are treated with reducing needling techniques. All the acu-points on the waist can be moxibusted with the supplemen-tation of cupping. If there is blood stagnation, Weizhong (BL 40) is punctured to let blood.
2. Ear acupuncture
Prescription: Lumbosacral Vertebrae (AHg), Kidney (CO10), Ear Shenmen (TF4) and Subcortex (AT4).
Performance: Each time 2 - 3 acupoints are selected and needled with medium and strong stimulation. The needles are retained for 20 - 30 minutes. Or Wangbuliu-xingzi (Semen Vaccariae) is used for ear pressure.
3.Chinese Herbs for Lumbago
Multi-functional Tonic Pills to Invigorate Yin (vital essence)
one of the leading tonic medicines in China, this natural therapy program have reported significant improvements in their appearance, their mental function and their overall health in as little as 30 days.
Pills to Invigorate Yang (vital function)
one of the leading anti-aging therapies in China, the strongest concentration on general debility, aversion to cold, lumbago, soreness of waist, edema of limbs, fatigue and so on.
