Low back pain and sciatica — Tung

Belongs to: tungD — traditional/empirical
Purpose
Move qi and blood in the lumbar region through the opposite hand and thigh.
Diagnosis
Lung/Kidney reaction area; palpate Linggu.
Symptoms
Low back pain, sciatica.
Treatment order
Linggu + Dabai on the opposite hand while the patient moves the back; add Zhongjiuli for sciatica.
Technique
Dao Ma, Dong Qi, bloodletting behind the knee in chronic cases.
Frequency
Twice a week.
Source
Chuan-Min Wang (2008) Lectures on Tung’s Acupuncture: Points Study S2

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