Low back pain, this problem often troubles modern people’s daily life. It is not only related to muscle, ligament and joint damage, but also may be related to deep organ dysfunction.
This article will explore the causes and treatments of low back pain from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, and introduce how to relieve symptoms and strengthen physical fitness through the ancient health-preserving method of Ba Duan Jin.
The perspective of traditional Chinese medicine on low back pain
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that low back pain belongs to the category of “bi syndrome”, and its causes can be summarized as internal and external factors.
The internal factors are mostly related to kidney deficiency and insufficient qi and blood, while the external factors may be caused by the invasion of evil spirits such as wind, cold, dampness and heat.
From the perspective of pathogenesis, obstruction of tendons and veins and malnutrition of waist and palace are its basic pathogenesis.
Therefore, the treatment of low back pain requires both symptoms and root causes. It is necessary to regulate the balance of kidney yin and yang, and to eliminate external evil and dredge meridians through diet, exercise, emotional regulation and other methods.
Health intervention of Ba Duan Jin
As a health-preserving exercise that has been passed down for thousands of years, Ba Duan Jin can promote the circulation of qi and blood, harmonize yin and yang, and enhance the function of internal organs with its gentle and continuous movements. It is particularly suitable for patients with low back and leg pain as a daily conditioning method.
Ba Duan Jin syndrome differentiation and treatment
I. Cold and damp waist pain
Practice focus: focus on warming the meridians and unblocking the collaterals, and strengthen the practice of “climbing the feet with both hands to strengthen the kidney and waist” and “seven shakes behind the back to eliminate all diseases”.
Efficacy: Warm and disperse the cold and dampness in the waist, relieve cold pain and heaviness.
II. Damp-heat waist pain
Practice focus: focus on clearing heat and dampness, relaxing muscles and relieving pain, and practice “climbing the feet with both hands to strengthen the kidney and waist” and “shaking the head and tail to remove heart fire”.
Efficacy: Reduce waist pain and body heaviness caused by damp heat.
III. Blood stasis waist pain
Practice focus: focus on promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, unblocking the collaterals and relieving pain, and practice “climbing the feet with both hands to strengthen the kidney and waist” and “regulating the spleen and stomach requires single lifting”.
Effect: Promote blood circulation in the waist and relieve pain caused by blood stasis.
IV. Kidney deficiency and low back pain
Practice focus: Focus on nourishing kidney essence and nourishing tendons and veins, and practice “climbing feet with both hands to strengthen kidney and waist” and “holding fists and glaring to increase energy and strength”.
Effect: Enhance kidney function and improve soreness and weakness in the waist.
Precautions
Daily life: Maintain the correct sitting, lying and walking posture, and avoid staying in the same posture for a long time.
Work and rest: Exercise moderately, avoid excessive fatigue and strong weight bearing.
History of trauma: Make a clear diagnosis, exclude organic damage, and then use Ba Duan Jin intervention treatment.
The treatment of low back and leg pain is not only a medical problem, but also a lifestyle problem.
As an important part of TCM health preservation, Ba Duan Jin can help us fundamentally regulate body functions, prevent and relieve low back and leg pain.
Let’s take action together to improve the quality of life and enjoy a healthier and more energetic life through daily Ba Duan Jin practice.