Friday, February 19, 2010

chronic low back pain qi deficiency

tall male patient came due to chronic low back pain (not related to injuries) for 2 yrs. he has two jobs (day and night) and doesnt have enough sleep. body feels heavy and he is always tired. his voice is low and he speaks slowly.

pain is located L5 S1 area (du meridian) low back area is stiff. slr is positive for both legs at 50 degrees with pain.

tx: ling ku (master tong) bilaterally. rom improved to 90 degrees without pain.

perhaps i can tonify LI channel next time.

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