Where to apply moxibustion for lumbar disc herniation?

Written by Na Hong Wei

Orthopedics

Updated on September 06, 2024

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Where to apply moxibustion for lumbar disc herniation. The main acupoint is the Hua Tuo Jia Ji acupoint at the affected intervertebral disc, along with the adjacent Jia Ji acupoints above and below. Additional acupoints are chosen based on different conditions. If there is significant lower back pain, add the acupoint at the affected side's Yaoyan. If there is muscle tension and tenderness in the buttocks, add Huan Tiao and Yi Bian. If there is tension in the hamstring muscles, add Cheng Fu, Yin Men, and Wei Zhong. If there is numbness on the outer side of the thigh, add Feng Shi; if there is numbness in the lower leg, add Wei Yang, Cheng Shan, Yang Ling Quan, Zu San Li, and Xuan Zhong. If there is numbness in the foot and weakness in dorsiflexion, add Tai Xi, Jie Xi, and Xia Xi.

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Written by Na Hong Wei

Orthopedics

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What should I do if I have a lumbar disc herniation flare-up?

Once a herniated disc occurs, the first step should be general treatment, which involves rest and lying on a hard bed. A soft pillow should be placed under the waist and a soft pad behind the knee joints to help with triangular support recovery and reduce spinal pressure. Second, treatment with traditional Chinese medicine and herbs can be considered, which includes both oral and topical medications and usually has good effects. Third, traction and massage therapy can be considered. Traction is notably effective during the acute phase of a herniated disc. It mainly helps by reducing the pressure on the intervertebral discs, adjusting the gaps in the intervertebral foramina, and thus alleviating the irritation and compression on the nerve roots. Fourth, acupuncture and massage can also be considered, as acupuncture is particularly effective in alleviating symptoms of a herniated disc. Other treatments include small-needle scalpel therapy, target disc decompression through radiofrequency, disc intra-injections, or epidural block. If these treatments do not show significant results, or if there is no improvement and symptoms of cauda equina syndrome appear, then surgical treatment may be necessary.

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Written by Cheng Bin

Orthopedics

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What should be noted about traction for lumbar disc herniation?

The main points are reflected in the following two aspects: First, during traction, it is essential to pay attention to the force and duration of the traction. Second, it is best to undergo traction at the acupuncture and massage department of a formal hospital. Formal hospitals are more professional, have a better grasp of indications, and the effects should be more satisfactory. You must not undergo traction in outside massage parlors. Sometimes, excessive force or prolonged duration can cause lumbar spine injuries in patients. For patients with lumbar disc herniation, besides traction, combining acupuncture, massage, electrical therapy, and cupping can effectively alleviate the clinical symptoms of lumbar disc herniation.

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Written by Na Hong Wei

Orthopedics

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Where to apply moxibustion for lumbar disc herniation

After a lumbar disc herniation, if moxibustion treatment is used, there is a concept of main and supplementary acupuncture points. The main point is the Jiaji point at the herniated lumbar disc segment, accompanied by the Jiaji points directly above and below it. For example, for an L4-5 disc herniation, moxibustion would be applied to the Jiaji points of L3-4, L4-5, and L5-S1. Additionally, supplementary points are chosen based on the patient's other symptoms. If there is significant lumbar pain, the Yao Yan (Lumbar Eyes) point on the affected side is used. If there is muscle tension in the buttocks, the Huan Tiao and Yi Bian points are used. If there is tension in the back of the thigh, support would include the Fu Cheng, Yin Men, and Wei Zhong points. If numbness occurs on the outer side of the thigh, the Feng Shi point is used. For numbness in the calf, the Wei Yang, Cheng Shan, Yang Ling Quan, Zu San Li, and Xuan Zhong points are used. For numbness on the dorsum or sole of the foot, the Tai Xi, Jie Xi, and Xia Xi points are included.

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Written by Na Hong Wei

Orthopedics

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Can a herniated lumbar disc be massaged?

Lumbar disc herniation can be treated with massage and is a very important conservative treatment method. The first benefit of this massage is that it can relieve muscle spasms in the lower back. Secondly, through massage, it can dilate blood vessels, increase the speed of blood circulation, and then promote the metabolism of surrounding soft tissues. The treatment techniques primarily include rolling and pushing-grinding methods, supplemented by grasping and grinding methods, avoiding violent pressure. The main acupoints used are the Jiaji points, along with other matching points such as the Yaoyangguan, Mingmen, Shenshu, Huantiao, Yinmen, Chengfu, Weizhong, Chengshan, and Yanglingquan points, mainly selected according to the different conditions of the patients. Many patients experience significant relief in symptoms of lumbar disc herniation after massage therapy.

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Written by Chen Hui

Orthopedic Surgery

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How to care for lumbar disc herniation

The intervertebral discs of a normal human body, according to related evidence-based medical research, begin to degenerate around the age of twenty-five. How should we maintain them in daily life? First, when lifting heavy objects in everyday life, it is necessary to do so by squatting partially and then lifting the weight with the strength of your knees and hips when standing up. Do not bend at the waist with straight knees and hips to lift heavy objects, as this can cause severe loading on the lumbar spine, leading to herniated discs. If symptoms are already present, maintenance measures include wearing a lumbar support, sleeping on a hard bed, and undergoing relevant physical therapy, among others.