Traditional Asian Medicine for Back and Neck Pain

Musculo-Skeletal

Chief Complaint: back and neck pain

Western Diagnosis: myofascial pain syndrome, “herniated and bulging discs”

Medical History: The patient came for treatment in 2001.
The patient is female, 25yrs old.
5′ 6″ 160lbs
2 children ages 3 and 6
Employed in Customer service fora Medical Clinic
Severe pain began following MVA in 1987. Subsequent MVAs in 97, 98, 99, 00, and 01. Surgery on RS knee 3X.

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The Chinese Medicine Treatment of Low Back Pain

Musculo-Skeletal

Chief Complaint: Low Back Pain

Western Diagnosis: Lumbago

Medical History: Low back pain for nine years because of car accident. No smoking and alcohol.

Questioning exam: Low back pain and weakness for nine years

Pulse exam: wire pulse. Press pain alone the spine at L-4 to s1.

Tongue exam: red and dry tongue.Limited movement at low back.

OM Diagnosis: kidney yin deficiency. Chronic Low Back Pain.

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