Back Pain Therapy
using
Chinese Herbal Remedies

Natural Back Pain Therapy

Whether an injury, or just back or knee stiffness and pain, the back pain therapy suggestions you find on this and our other back pain relief page can be of great help.

If you're a baby-boomer and growing older along with the rest of us, you may begin having backaches, knee pain etc., and since you prefer the natural way in all aspects of life, Chinese Herbal Remedies and Acupuncture is one of your best choices. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is rapidly gaining in popularity, including in back pain therapy.

Causes of Back Pain.

In addition to sports injuries, lack of exercise and using the body carelessly is one of the major causes of backache. Many of us sit in front of a computer for too many hours a day and do not take breaks to stretch and move around enough to keep the vital energy moving and therefore the body flexible.

Bad habits, such as slouching while reading or watching TV, or wearing shoes with no arch support while standing or walking can lead to back problems. A simple arch support may relieve back pain in such cases.

However, most situations are not that simple and require a knowledgeable health professional to determine what kind of back pain therapy is appropriate.

There can be hidden causes to pain - it can be caused by a kidney or bladder problem, constipation, abnormal curvature of the spine, excessive weight, female pelvic problems, osteoporosis, even emotions or stress.

The main cause of a chronic back and leg pain could be a herniated disk, therefore it's important to have this checked out by a MRI or Xray. Visit a doctor, have appropriate tests performed and choose the back pain therapy best suited to the situation.

In all cases we have a disruption of energy and blood flow, or a short supply of one or both.

Back Pain Therapy using Acupuncture and Chinese healing herbs aims to treat the cause as well as to provide immediate pain relief.

Chi is a moving force that pervades all that exists. It adjusts to the qualities present in its environment and causes changes according to the physical or emotional influences. When plenty of Chi flows naturally the blood is nourished, the cell 'pumps' in vessels, muscles and ligaments fire with ample oxygen, the sodium/potassium intake and outflow is balanced, and through it we stay healthy, energetic and pain free.

Traumatic Injury.

The first line of action after sports or other injury is to use an ice pack and to reach for painkillers. A good and popular analgesic in China is 'Scandent Schefflera - Qi Ye Lian'. It contains root of Schefflera and Rz. Corydalis, a well known pain relieving remedy. Another one is 'Muscles and Bones Traumatic Injury Pill - Jin Gu Die Shang Wan', which stops pain as well as bruising and swelling in early stages of injury.

Liniments such as 'Zheng Gu Shui' or medicated plasters such as 'Plaster for Bruise and Analgesic - Die Ta Zhi Tong Gao' you can apply to the injured area (as long as the skin is intact).

Most of the Chinese Herbal Remedies recommended on Aha!Chi pages are available from a Chinese herbalist in your area

In a modified form, including medicines to relieve back pain, are also available from North American manufacturers. In the Back Pain Supplements and Information section of www.herbalremedies.com you'll find effective remedies in a pill or capsule form, or as liniments and plasters. You can even order a Natural Aspirin Alternative and a Back Support Belt if needed.

According to TCM the kidneys are the foundation of life. As we get older the aches and pains we experience are usually associated with Kidney weakness.

One or a few visits to a well trained Chinese Medicine doctor in your area can give you understanding of your body's strengths and weaknesses. By asking questions you'll know which of the patterns of disharmony is predominant in your particular situation, and you'll learn about the acupuncture points and the herbal remedies to be used as well as other ideas for your back pain therapy.

There are many Chinese healing herb formulas that alleviate pain as well as nourish the kidney function. One of them is 'Golden Deficient Kidney Pill or Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan', which is also used in impotence, infertility and sexual dysfunction.

On HerbalRemedies.com website check out 'Kidney Rejuvenater', 'Arth-X Platinum' and 'Back Soothe Wellness Oil'.

One great thing about the above products is that they are 100% natural herbal remedies. They carry no preservatives, no artificial colors and no chemicals.

One Western natural product I always have on hand, have used it myself and recommended to my patients through the years is DMSO. Gently rub a few drops of it on the painful area. It penetrates through the skin and flushes out toxins and excess fluids, and it eases the pain.

You can also use other natural home remedies such as Pau d'Arco, Burdock, Horsetail herb, Comfrey, Slippery Elm and White Willow bark, which can be brewed and drank as tea for back pain relief.

You may buy the following Back Pain Remedies from a Chinese Herbalist: