Natural Lower Back Pain Relief.
Chinese Medicine Acupressure and Herbs
Our typical image of pain killers and analgesics are drugs that block nerve conduction signals to the brain; natural pain treatments work much differently
and optimally initiate true healing and long term relief from pain.
Chinese medicine recognizes these common causes of lower back pain:
1.) Trauma
Trauma due to a car accident, improper lifting, or strains, is the most common cause of lower back pain and results in Blood Stagnation, Qi Stagnation, and inflammation. This type of lower back pain is acute, and is typically sharp and severe in nature, especially in the early stages.
2.) Deficiency
Overworking, poor lifestyle habits and aging lead to ‘Kidney Deficiencies’ in Chinese medicine. This condition is typically chronic in nature with dull, achy pain and progresses gradually. Other Kidney Deficient symptoms such as knee pain, tinnitus, coldness, and low energy could also present with this type of lower back pain.
3.) External Invasions
In Chinese medicine, environmental factors can have a dramatic effect on our health, especially if we are run down. Many people recognize that their pain syndromes are exacerbated with cold or damp weather. This type of lower back pain is often dull, achy and heavy in nature, improving with heat.
Often, those with lower back pain have a combination of all three causes; someone with a weak back from deficiency would be more susceptible to injury. Similarly, if your back were injured and weak, you would be more susceptible to an external invasion of cold and damp.
Healing Strategies for Lower Back Pain in Chinese Medicine
There are many natural approaches to reversing lower back pain in Chinese medicine. They can be used alone, or in unison for speedy healing.
Stimulating the Free Flow of Blood & Qi w/ Acupressure & Herbs:
Qi (pronounced “chee”) is generally thought of as the vital force within our bodies. Qi is Yang in nature and is responsible for animation of the human form. Qi travels through the 12+ meridians (channels) very much like blood through vessels. Chinese medicine works to insure that Qi is able to move freely, that it is moving in the correct direction, and that there is an abundant availability of Qi. Blood in Chinese medicine is similar to the Western medical concept, as it circulates nutrients and healing agents in the body. Where Qi goes, Blood follows. If a person’s Blood & Qi are flowing freely, he/she will be pain free; good blood circulation to the lower back will speed healing. Natural herbs such as Red Sage, acupuncture, massage, and essential oils such as cinnamon and rosemary all improve Blood & Qi circulation. Acupressure Point Combination "the four gates" Large Intestine 4 and Liver 3 Stimulate Circulation:
Apply Even Pressure to Acupressure Point LI 4 (Hegu or Union Valley):
Large Intestine 4 is located
on the dorsum of the hand
between the first and second
metacarpal bones in the
middle of the second metacarpal
bone on the radial side.
Release Acupressure Point LV 3 (Taichong or Great Surge) to Resolve Liver Qi Stagnation:
Liver 3 is located on the
dorsum of the foot, in
the depression just distal
to the junction of the first
and second metatarsal bones.
Reduce Inflammation
and Clear Heat
Inflammation is a natural part of the healing process; however, excessive swelling can cause additional tissue damage in cases of trauma and strain. Cold therapy is often applied immediately after an injury to stop the inflammation, as cold is quite restricting. This restricting quality of cold therapies will cause increased Blood & Qi
stagnation if it is used after the initial 24 hours of an injury. Although cold therapies applied to the lower back, even in deficient conditions, will provide temporary pain relief, it essentially aggravates the condition and delays lower back pain relief. Anti-inflammatory herbs such as wild yam and meadowsweet are effective in safely clearing inflammation over the long haul. Acupuncture is also effective in reducing inflammation.
Tonify Kidney Deficiencies
This is probably the most important aspect of attaining true and lasting relief from lower back pain. Chinese Kidney Tonic Herbs can be taken over a number of months to restore vitality and strength naturally. The concept of the Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine is radically different from that of contemporary Western medicine. Understanding this difference is very important because the physiology and pathology of the Organs is fundamental to the understanding and treatment of disease. Acupressure point Kidney 3 is the main tonification point for Kidney energy:
Tonify Acupressure point KI 3 (Taixi or Great Stream) to strengthen the Kidney energy:
Kidney 3 is located in the depression
between the medial malleolus and the
tendo calcaneus, level with the tip of
the medial malleolus.
Our Great Mender formula works to improve circulation, stop spasms and reduce inflammation. It is effective for trauma and chronic pain syndromes. In Chinese medicine, pain only occurs when there is blood and Qi stagnation. A natural pain killer, Great Mender formula combats pain using the bodies natural healing channels.
These Chinese herbs for pain relief do not simply cover up pain, they actually activate deep healing. Actual healing takes time; some people experience immediate pain relief with this formula, and for some people it takes weeks to begin experiencing pain relief. Regardless, this natural pain relief formula should be taken for several months for long term pain relief and healing potential.
I developed Great Mender when practicing in a pain management clinic. It should be understood that any herbs with powerful opiates or other narcotic qualities are regulated, and this formula works to repair damage done rather than to 'block pain'.Patients in clinic responded differently. About 15% experienced pain relief within a few days and generally their injuries were recent. Most patients began experiencing some relief in a number of weeks, but required several months of treatment for major pain relief. 90% of patients using this formula experienced significant pain relief.Catherine Browne, L.Ac., MH, Dipl.Ac.For information on conventional treatments for lower back pain, visit the Pain foundation, the Medline, or the Chronic Pain Support. This is not an endorsement of these organizations, just a resource guide.
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Natural Herbs for Back Pain Relief:
Achillea millefolium-Yarrow
Yarrow is a highly esteemed herbal cure used throughout history for pain relief. It vitalizes the blood and heals traumatic injuries. Circulates Heart Qi and benefits the entire circulatory system.
Curcuma longa - Turmeric
Turmeric is one of the most effect herbs used with inflammation for use with injuries and pain syndromes.
Salvia miltiorrhiza-dan shen-Red Sage Root
Salvia is a "blood vitalizing" herb used to improve circulation and break up blood stagnation, thus providing pain relief. It is a famed longevity herb.
Boswellia seratta- Boswellia
Breaks up blood stagnation and invigorates blood. Reduces swelling, benefits the joints, alleviates chest pain and alleviates pain from trauma.
Angelica pubescens-du huo
Cimicifuga spp-sheng ma-Black Cohosh
A highly revered Native American herb with a vast array of applications including a powerful ant-spasmodic action that relieves back pain.
Foeniculum vulgare-xiao hu xiang-Fennel Seed
Fennel is a versatile herb that spreads Liver Qi, harmonizes the stomach, relieves Large Intestine spasm & gas, supports Kidney Qi, warms the uterus, relieves coughing and stimulates the immune system.
Dipsacus spp.-xu-duan-Teasel
Teasel promotes the circulation of blood for injuries or immobility from bone fractures with swelling & pain. It also treats pain and swelling in the lower back, and joints.
Spatholobus spp- ji xue teng
It is useful to treat muscle and joint pain by opening obstructions to Qi flow in the meridians. Because it both nourishes and moves the blood, millettia is a good choice for those who are weak or deficient.
Lactuca spp.-Wild Lettuce
Wild Lettuce is exceptional at calming the Spirit, promoting sleep and reducing pain. It is anti-spasmodic and calming to the nervous system.
Dioscorea Villosa-Wild Yam
Reduces muscle spasms and pain.
Commiphora myrrha-mo yao-Myrrh
Spatholobus spp- ji xue teng
It is useful to treat muscle and joint pain by opening obstructions to Qi flow in the meridians. Because it both nourishes and moves the blood, millettia is a good choice for those who are weak or deficient.
Dipsacus spp.-xu-duan-Teasel
Teasel promotes the circulation of blood for injuries or immobility from bone fractures with swelling & pain. It also treats pain and swelling in the lower back, and joints.
Citris reticulate-chen pi-Green tangerine peel
Dries dampness. Tangerine peel modifies herbs that have a “cloying” nature, thus making the combination more digestible without causing digestive distress.
Cyperus rotundus-xian fu
A classic supportive herb in Chinese medicine, cyperi moves Qi in the body and spreads Liver Qi. Cyperi alleviates Liver Qi Stagnation.
Filipendula ulmaria-Meadowsweet
Stimulates circulation and relieves joint and muscle pain. Meadowseet contains salicylic acids, and was the plant that aspirin was synthesized from. It is a top anti-inflammatory and herbal pain killer.
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