Moxibustion has the functions of warming channels and dispelling cold, promoting blood circulation and removing arthralgia, removing blood stasis and resolving hard mass, warming channels and dredging collaterals, and supporting yang and resolving hard mass. Moxibustion has a good therapeutic effect on chronic low back pain. There are many methods of moxibustion, such as moxa cone moxibustion, moxa stick moxibustion, warm acupuncture, warm moxibustion and so on. According to different situations, different moxibustion methods are selected for treatment. Families often choose moxa stick moxibustion for self-moxibustion. How to treat low back pain with moxibustion? Selecting acupoints is a key step in moxibustion of waist. The selected points for treating low back pain are Mingmen and Shenshu. Shenshu point is located 65438 0.5 inches below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra and 65438 0.5 inches on both sides of Mingmen point. To treat low back pain, moxibustion should choose the right points.
After selecting the acupoints, light one end of the moxa stick, then aim at the acupoints or the affected parts, and smoke it at a distance of 2-3 cm from the skin. When there is a warm feeling but no burning sensation in the local area, it is appropriate to moxibustion 10- 15 minutes each time. However, it should be noted that patients with low back pain must go to a regular hospital for a definite diagnosis before moxibustion, and be treated with moxibustion under the guidance of a professional doctor. At the same time, we should also pay attention to some problems in life during the treatment, and introduce that we should prevent overwork and stand or sit correctly, otherwise back muscle fatigue will aggravate back pain. Also be careful not to lift heavy objects. If lifting weights, get up slowly by crouching down first, and try not to bend down to get it.
How to treat low back pain with moxibustion? The skillful use of moxibustion for health preservation is here. It is said that we should pay attention to the problem of low back pain in daily life and strengthen the lumbar spine. The diet should be balanced, the physical curvature of the spine should be maintained during work and rest, the hard bed should be selected, and the moxibustion method should be selected for treatment.