21/04/2025
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Lower Back Pain (LBP) is one of the main ailments we see in Clinic every day. It generally stems from one of two causes - overuse or underuse, and can result in either acute or chronic LBP. Lifting and twisting generally causes acute LBP, while oversitting at work, in the car, or on the couch can lead to chronic LBP.
Thankfully, Chinese Medicine has a long history of successfully treating LBP, and is now widely recognised as a safe and effective alternative to strong chemical pain killers or more invasive procedures. We have a wide range of tools we can use depending on the individual situation. We generally tend to use a combination of Cupping, Acupuncture & Moxibustion, along with Chinese Herbal Medicine to treat Lower Back Pain.
Cupping can be effective at drawing the stagnant blood and fluids from the deeper muscle layers to the surface, helping to relieve the symptoms of LBP, while Acupuncture can be effective at stimulating the body's healing mechanism, increasing circulation, releasing tension and alleviating pain.
Lower backs love heat, and respond very well to Moxibustion. Moxibustion involves the burning of the herb Mugwort over certain areas of the body to warm them up. At home, you can use hot water bottles, wheat packs, electric blankets, or hot baths to help relieve LBP. In cases of more long term chronic Lower Back Pain, we might prescribe a Herbal Medicine formula to address the underlying deficiency causing the problem.
If you or someone you know is suffering from Lower Back Pain, why not give Chinese Medicine a try? Contact us to find out more, or simply book your appointment online via the link below:
https://euroa-chinese-medicine.cliniko.com/bookings