Is moxibustion good for lumbar disc herniation?

The intervertebral disc is a relatively important part of our body, bearing most of the body's weight. Therefore, the intervertebral disc is more prone to strain and injury. When lumbar disc herniation occurs, moxibustion can be used to treat it. Moxibustion has the effect of relaxing muscles, activating blood circulation and unblocking meridians, and it is also very effective in relieving pain. You can select some suitable acupoints for moxibustion treatment.

Is moxibustion good for lumbar disc herniation?

Moxibustion treatment of lumbar disc herniation focuses on relaxing muscles and activating blood circulation. The main acupuncture points for lumbar diseases are of course mainly in the lumbar area. Many people with lumbar diseases not only have pressure on the lumbar area, but also on the buttocks and legs. Now, Brother Jiu will introduce to you which moxibustion points are suitable for your symptoms.

1 Ah Shi Point

The pain point is the local pressure point on the waist. The pain is felt because of the pressure. This acupoint is located where pain occurs, which is what people often say "where there is pain there is the acupoint". Wherever there is pain, there is the Ashi point.

2 Lumbar Jiaji Point

The Jiaji points are located in the back and waist, on both sides below the spinous processes of the first thoracic to fifth lumbar vertebrae, 0.5 inches away from the posterior midline, with 17 points on one side.

3 Yaoyangguan Point

On the lower back, on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous line of the fourth lumbar vertebra. About 2 inches below the Mingmen. It is mostly used to treat sciatica, lumbar neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, polio, and pelvic inflammatory disease.

4 Yinmen acupoint

On the back of the thigh, on the line connecting Chengfu and Weizhong, 6 inches below Chengfu. Used to relieve sciatica, lower limb paralysis, and sequelae of polio.

5. Weizhong Point

For low back problems, seek the Weizhong point, which is located in the middle of the transverse line of the popliteal fossa. Used to relieve back pain, lower limb paralysis, cramps, etc.

If the patient feels that his legs have been compressed, then you can moxibustion wherever it hurts. Also, you need to moxibustion Chengfu and Huantiao. You need to moxibustion here for a while longer. Many people with lumbar diseases will compress the sciatic nerve. In addition, many people with lumbar diseases will feel cold and swollen in the buttocks, so moxibustion Huantiao and Chengfu is very important.

6 Chengfu Point

Acupoints on the Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang. On the back of the thigh, midway between the buttock crease and the buttock crease. Used to relieve constipation, eliminate hemorrhoids, and relax muscles and tendons. Sciatica, lumbar radiculitis, paralysis of lower limbs.

7. Huantiao Point

On the lateral aspect of the thigh, with the thigh flexed in the lateral lying position, at the intersection of the outer third and middle third of the line connecting the most convex point of the greater trochanter and the sacral foramen. Sciatica, lower limb paralysis, low back pain, hip joint and surrounding soft tissue diseases.

The above 7 acupoints are the main acupoints for treating exophthalmos. Moxibustion each acupoint once a day for 10-20 minutes each time. You will feel some relief after a week. If you keep persisting, you will see hope. Drink more warm water during moxibustion, remember not to catch a cold, do not moxibustion after drinking or eating, and do not moxibustion when sweating profusely. Brother Moxibustion hopes that all patients with lumbar disc herniation can recover soon!

If you stay in one posture for a long time, your waist will not get any rest, which will cause local cumulative injuries. It is recommended that you move your waist more to exercise your waist muscles. In particular, we must avoid bad postures. We can choose a hard bed when sleeping. Drivers must exercise their waists in their spare time. Waist problems are becoming younger and younger, and to a large extent, it is related to looking at mobile phones before going to bed. In fact, our waists are very strong, but we have not paid attention to them for a long time, which has led to a waist strike, so everyone must take care of themselves.