Pathogenesis and staging treatment for non-specific low back pain based on the meridian sinew theory.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220401-0003
- Author:
Jia-Xin SHI
1
;
Bao-Qiang DONG
1
;
Zheng ZOU
1
;
Xi WU
1
Author Information
1. College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Liaoning University of TCM, Shenyang 110847, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
"cord-like" muscle foci;
meridian sinew;
non-specific low back pain;
staging treatment
- MeSH:
Humans;
Low Back Pain;
Meridians;
Pain Management;
Analgesia;
Lumbosacral Region
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2023;43(3):336-340
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Based on the physiological and pathological characteristics of meridian sinew theory, the staging treatment of non-specific low back pain (NLBP) is explored to provide the reference of clinical practice. The twelve meridian sinews of the human body communicate with the bones and joints of the whole body, which governs the movement, body protection and defense, and meridian regulation. Physiologically, the meridian sinew maintains the functions of the lumbar region. In pathology, the meridian sinew may encounter stasis and pain, contraction and spasm or "transverse collateral" formation. According to the pathological staging of meridian sinew disorders, the progress of NLBP is divided into 3 phases and the corresponding treatments are provided. Mild stimulation and rapid analgesia is suggested to promote tissue repair at the early phase; muscle spasm is relieved to adjust muscular status at the middle phase; and the "cord-like" muscle foci is removed at the later phase of the disease.
