Wind cold damp invasion in neck pain
- Acute neck, shoulder and back pain
- Stiff neck
- Limited range of motion
- May have pain on palpation or tender to touch
- Heaviness and numbness of the arms
LV Qi stagnation in neck pain
- Chronic condition with pain and stiffness often with the shoulder
- Muscle tension and headaches
- Acute exacerbations from emotional events
KD Deficiency in neck pain
- Chronic condition that worse with exhaustion
- Weakness in the low back
- Dizziness
- Kidney deficiency symptoms as well
- Urination, erectile dysfunction, libido changes, etc…
What are the causes for neck pain?
trauma wind cold damp invasion chronic disease LV Qi stagnation KD deficiency
What are the causes for shoulder pain?
exogenous pathogens
LV Qi stagnation
trauma/ overwork
LV Qi stagnation w/ shoulder pain
Shoulder tension or stiffness aggravated by emotional state
what are the causes of Lumbar pain?
Exogenous pathogens
trauma
KD deficiency
Cold and Damp in Lumber pain
• Lumbar pain that is worse with cold and damp exposure
• Aggravated and cloudy and rainy days
• Pain not relieved by rest and limited movement
• Heavy sensation with stiffness
• Radiation of pain to the buttocks and lower limb
Tongue: White, sticky coat
Pulse: Deep, slow or wiry if pain is strong
Qi and Blood Stagnation
• Hx of injury to the lumbar region
• Lumbar pain resembling a pin prick or stabbing pain
• Worse at night and better in the day
• Aggravated by pressure and rotation of the back
Tongue: Dark red or purple
Pulse: Choppy
KD Deficiency
• Chronic lumbar pain that may be accompanied by knee or leg weakness
• Pain alleviated by rest and aggravated by over exertion
• Cold, cramping sensation and cold limbs
• SOB
• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Frequent urination
• May have irritability, poor sleep, dry mouth and throat, flushed face, 5 center heat sensation
Tongue: Red with little or no coat
Pulse: Thin and rapid
Sciatica can be caused by…
exogenous pathogens (Bi syndrome, wind cold damp) Qi and blood stagnation
