Sciatica is marked by pain radiating to the foot from lumbar region, buttocks, posterior side of the thigh and lateral side of the shank. The pain is usually unilateral and will be aggravated when the waist is bent or the lower limbs are moved. The causes of sciatica are various. Clinically it is divided into primary and secondary types. The secondary type is further classified into root and trunk types. Sciatica pertains to the conceptions of ob-structive syndrome, lumbago and pain of loins and legs in TCM. It is mainly caused by exogenous pathogenic wind, cold and dampness that obstruct meridians; or by asthenia of kidney qi and malnutrition of meridians; or by trauma, sprain, contusion and stagnation of qi and blood in meridians.
Treatment
Prescription: 3 - 5 lumbar Jiaji ( EX-B 2 ), Ashi point, Huantiao (GB 30) and Yanglingquan (GB 34).
Modification: For obstruction by cold-dampness, Yaoyangguan (GV 3), Dachangshu (BL 25), Zhibian (BL 54), Chengfu (BL 36), Chengshan (BL 57), Feiyang (BL 58) and Kunlun (BL 60) are added; for asthenia of kidney qi, Shenshu (BL 23), Zusanli (ST 36) and Dazhong (KI 4) are added; for stagnation of qi and blood, Shuigou (GV 26), Weizhong (BL 40) and Geshu (BL 17) are added.
Performance: Each time 4 - 9 acupoints are selected according to the pathological conditions. For the treat-ment of cold-dampness, reducing needling technique, warmed needling or moxibustion with moxa roll are used with the addition of cupping; for the treatment of kidney asthenia, reinforcing needling technique, warmed nee-dling or moxibustion with moxa cone are used; for the treatment of stagnation, bloodletting is done on Weizhong (BL 40) or on the collaterals around.
2. Electro-acupuncture
Prescription: Lumbar Jiaji (EX-B 2), Yanglingquan (GB 34) and Weizhong (BL 40).
Performance: After needling sensation is felt, im-pulse current is attached to the needles for 10 - 15 mi-nutes, once a day.
3.Chinese Herbs for Sciatica
Pills for Arthritis, Gout and Rheumatism
This unique, natural formulation combines the ancient healing benefits of herbs and other untrients with that of modem science, forming an advanced technology. That is truly breakthrough.
The strongest concentration of arthritis,osteoarthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, periarthritis, gout, swelling in the joints, strain of the muscle, back and neck pain, aches all over the body and the inflammation of ligament, etc.
Sinew-bone regulation Liquid (external use)
This natural remedy helps reduce inflammation, soothe sore muscles, increase circulation, promote healing and reduce discomfort.
