Back Pain in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different back pain patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Back pain, a common medical complaint, encompasses various forms of discomfort occurring along the spine. Ranging from chronic lower back pain to acute upper back soreness, it's a symptom that affects people of all ages, often impeding daily activities.
Causes can be diverse, including muscular strain, disc problems, or spinal misalignments. Chronicity and severity can vary, making it a complex condition to manage.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perceives back pain not merely as a physical symptom but as a sign of disharmony within the body's energy systems. In TCM, pain is often a manifestation of blocked or unbalanced Qi (vital energy) and Blood flow.
TCM identifies various patterns of disharmony causing back pain, such as Yin or Yang Deficiencies, Qi Stagnation, or external pathogenic factors like Cold or Dampness. Treatment focuses on restoring balance and smooth flow of Qi and Blood.
TCM Patterns for Back Pain
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Yin Deficiency represents a fundamental pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the body's yin fluids - blood, essence, and body fluids - become depleted, losing their ability to cool, moisten, and anchor the yang energy, resulting in relative hyperactivity of yang and internal heat manifestations.
Heart Yin Deficiency
Back pain
Along with: Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Along with: Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility, Premature ejaculation, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Anxiety, Heat sensation in palms, Evening heat sensation, Flushed cheekbones, Menopausal hot flashes, Preference for sipping, Evening anxiety
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Dry throat, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Withered and brittle nails, Vaginal dryness, Night sweats, Dry stools, Nocturnal emission, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Late menstruation, Infertility, Melasma
Kidney and Lung Yin Deficiency
Lower back pain
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night dry coughing, Dry throat, Dry mouth, Emaciation, Exertional dyspnea, Night sweats, Hearing loss, Oliguria
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
Lower back pain
Along with: Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms, Afternoon heat sensation, Evening heat sensation, Scanty and dark urine, Hematuria, Dry throat, Preference for sipping, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Nocturnal emission, Hypersexuality, Dry stools
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
Back pain
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night sweats, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Back pain
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Kidney-Deficiency
Back pain, Sore back
Along with: Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination, Late menstruation, Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes
Deficiency of the Liver and Kidney Yin
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: Sore knees, Lower back pain, Knee weakness, Dry mouth, Dry tongue, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Hair graying
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Back pain, Sore lower back, Sore back, Lower back pain
Qi Deficiency is a fundamental pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the body's vital energy is insufficient to maintain normal physiological functions, leading to weakness, fatigue, and various organ dysfunctions.
Kidney Qi Deficiency
Back pain
Along with: Hearing loss, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination, Nocturia, Premature ejaculation, Excessive menstruation
Kidney Qi not Firm
Back pain, Sore lower back
Along with: Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Cold extremities, White vaginal discharge, Bearing down sensation in abdomen, Recurrent miscarriage
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Sore back
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Bladder Deficient and Cold
Lower back pain
Along with: Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Enuresis, Dizziness, Nocturia, White urethral discharge, Chills
Spleen Deficiency
Sore back
Along with: Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge, Loss of appetite, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Weak limbs
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
Lower back pain
Along with: Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia, Thin menstrual blood, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Spontaneous sweat, Generalized fatigue
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back, Soreness of the lower back
Yang Deficiency represents a fundamental weakness of the body's yang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It manifests as an inability to warm the body, transform substances, and maintain normal physiological activities, resulting in various cold-type symptoms and functional decline.
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Leg edema, Female infertility, Diarrhea, Depression, Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation, Oligospermia, Low sex drive, Pale and abudant urination, Constipation
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
Lower back pain
Along with: Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation, Oligospermia, Watery ejaculate, Low sex drive, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Clear urination, Nocturia, Apathy, Leg edema, Female infertility, Diarrhea, Depression, Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distention, Desire to lie down
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
Soreness of the lower back, Lower back pain
Along with: Low grade fever, Severe chills, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back coldness, General cold feeling, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Weak voice
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
Soreness of the lower back
Along with: Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination, Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Cold hands, White and watery sputum, Coughing, Asthma
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
Back pain
Along with: Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema, Diarrhea, Palpitations, Coughing, Vomit
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Back pain
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Heat is a major pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine that can arise from external invasion or internal generation. Heat has the characteristics of burning intensity, rising upward, consuming qi and fluids, and generating wind and disturbing blood. In TCM philosophy, normal physiological warmth is called "minor fire" (少火) which maintains life functions, while pathological heat is "major fire" (壮火) which damages the body.
Toxic-Heat
Lower back pain
Along with: Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Eczema, Perineum swollen, Prostate swollen, Testicular swelling, Mouth ulcers, Tonsil swelling
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
Lower back pain
Along with: Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms, Afternoon heat sensation, Evening heat sensation, Scanty and dark urine, Hematuria, Dry throat, Preference for sipping, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Nocturnal emission, Hypersexuality, Dry stools
Damp-Heat
Sore lower back
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
Back pain
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night sweats, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner
Lower back pain
Along with: Scanty and yellow urine, Weakness of lower extremities, Red and swollen feet, Swollen knee, Thick greasy vaginal secretions, Ulcers on the lower limbs, Scanty and dark urine, Painful urination, Dry mouth, Dry throat
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness of the lower back
Cold is the predominant pathogenic factor of winter in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cold represents an environmental pathogen that, when excessive, causes disease characterized by its cold, congealing, and contracting nature. While Cold is the main pathogen of winter, it can cause illness in any season through exposure to cold temperatures, getting caught in rain, sweating followed by wind exposure, or excessive air conditioning.
Damp-Cold
Back pain
Along with: Mouth ulcers, White and watery sputum, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Chills, Abdominal pain, Cold extremities, Arthralgia, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness
Cold in the Uterus
Sore back
Along with: Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Bladder Deficient and Cold
Lower back pain
Along with: Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Enuresis, Dizziness, Nocturia, White urethral discharge, Chills
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
Soreness of the lower back, Lower back pain
Along with: Low grade fever, Severe chills, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back coldness, General cold feeling, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Weak voice
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
Lower back pain
Along with: Abdominal masses, Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, Primary dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis, Uterine fibroids
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Back pain, Sore back, Soreness of the lower back, Sore lower back, Lower back pain
Dampness manifests as swelling, bloating, a feeling of heaviness in the head and limbs, and digestive issues. It's like having waterlogged tissues that make everything feel heavy and slow. Common signs include a thick, greasy tongue coating, sticky mouth sensation, and stools that are difficult to flush.
Damp-Cold
Back pain
Along with: Mouth ulcers, White and watery sputum, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Chills, Abdominal pain, Cold extremities, Arthralgia, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness
Oedema
Sore back
Along with: Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema, Ocular swelling, Abdominal distention
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
Soreness of the lower back
Along with: Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination, Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Cold hands, White and watery sputum, Coughing, Asthma
Damp-Heat
Sore lower back
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner
Lower back pain
Along with: Scanty and yellow urine, Weakness of lower extremities, Red and swollen feet, Swollen knee, Thick greasy vaginal secretions, Ulcers on the lower limbs, Scanty and dark urine, Painful urination, Dry mouth, Dry throat
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Blood Deficiency represents a fundamental lack of blood volume or quality in the body, resulting in organs, tissues, and the mind being undernourished. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, blood not only refers to the red fluid in our vessels but encompasses the body's entire nourishing and moistening functions.
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Sore back
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Lower back pain
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea, Apathy, Chills, Dark face, Dry mouth
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge, Infertility
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Back pain, Soreness of the lower back, Lower back pain
Wind is the predominant pathogenic factor of spring in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is considered the leader of the six external pathogens. Wind is described as "the leader of the hundred diseases" (百病之长), serving as the primary factor in external pathogenic invasions. Wind represents a pathogen characterized by constant movement, changeability, and a tendency to affect the upper and outer portions of the body.
Interior Wind
Back pain
Along with: Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder, Mouth deviation, Eye deviation, Tremors, Headaches, Limb numbness
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
Back pain
Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Oliguria, Night sweats
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
Soreness of the lower back, Lower back pain
Along with: Low grade fever, Severe chills, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back coldness, General cold feeling, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Weak voice
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Back pain, Sore back
Phlegm is both a pathological product and a pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It results from impaired fluid metabolism when the body's transformative functions fail, particularly affecting the Spleen, Lungs, and Kidneys. Classical texts emphasize that "the Spleen is the source of phlegm production, while the Lungs are the storage vessel for phlegm."
Phlegm in Kidneys or Gallbladder
Back pain
Along with: Frequent and urgent urination, Urinary dysfunction, Hematuria
Oedema
Sore back
Along with: Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema, Ocular swelling, Abdominal distention
Essence Deficiency
Depletion of the fundamental substance governing growth, development, reproduction, and aging
Causes: Sore back, Lower back pain
Essence Deficiency is a fundamental pattern category in Traditional Chinese Medicine involving insufficient Jing (精), the vital substance that governs human growth, development, reproduction, and the aging process. Jing forms the material foundation of life itself, stored primarily in the Kidneys, and manifests throughout the body as the source of constitutional strength and vitality.
Kidney Essence Deficiency
Sore back, Lower back pain
Along with: Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Infertility, Primary amenorrhea, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Absentmindness
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Lower back pain
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea, Apathy, Chills, Dark face, Dry mouth
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Blood Stasis represents blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels, either moving too slowly, pooling in certain areas, or congealing into clots. It's one of the most important pathological conditions in Traditional Chinese Medicine and can be both a result of disease and a cause of further illness.
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
Lower back pain
Along with: Abdominal masses, Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, Primary dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis, Uterine fibroids
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge, Infertility
Yang Excess
Excessive yang energy that generates heat, agitation, and hyperactivity throughout the body systems
Causes: Back pain
Yang Excess represents pathological hyperactivity of the body's yang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It manifests as excessive heat, inflammation, and overstimulation that disrupts the normal balance between yin and yang, causing various acute and intense symptoms.
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
Back pain
Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Oliguria, Night sweats
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Qi Stagnation is a fundamental pathological pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the smooth flow of vital energy becomes obstructed, creating areas of pressure, pain, and dysfunction throughout the body.
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge, Infertility
Herbal Formulas for Back Pain
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address back pain
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night sweats, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea...
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night sweats, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination...
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Infertility...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Er Zhi Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Yin
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night sweats, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability...
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination...
Deficiency of the Liver and Kidney Yin
How it manifests:
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Sore knees, Lower back pain, Knee weakness, Dry mouth, Dry tongue, Dizziness...
He Che Da Zao Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
- Regulates the periods
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination...
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia, Thin menstrual blood...
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
- Improves vision
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Dang Gui Di Huang Yin
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies Kidney and Liver Yin
- Regulates the menstrual cycle
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination...
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea...
Tu Si Zi Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Prevents abnormal leakage such as urinary incontinence or seminal emissions
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Infertility...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
You Gui Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang
- Replenishes the Essence
- Tonifies the Blood
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Nourishes the Yin
- Anchors the Yang
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yin
- Drains Fire
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms...
Ba Zhen Yi Mu Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Invigorates the Blood
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge...
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
- Raises the Yang
- Detoxifies
- Lifts what has sunken
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia, Thin menstrual blood...
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes Blood
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Er Miao San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Dampness from the Lower Burner
- Drains Heat from the Lower Burner
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty and yellow urine, Weakness of lower extremities, Red and swollen feet, Swollen knee, Thick greasy vaginal secretions, Ulcers on the lower limbs...
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Er Xian Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and tonifies Yang of the Kidneys
- Clears Empty Heat
- Regulates the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability...
Huan Shao Dan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Spleen, Heart and Kidneys
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Augments Qi
- Tonifies Yang
- Promotes Longevity
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Infertility...
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Erectile dysfunction...
Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Warms Yang
- Promotes water transformation
- Reduces water retention
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
How it manifests:
Soreness of the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Cools Blood
- Stop bleeding
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night sweats, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination...
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Kidney Yin and Essence
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Beautifies hair
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Infertility...
Qing E Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and Reinforces Kidney Yang
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Hearing loss, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination, Nocturia, Premature ejaculation...
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Cold and warm the menstruation Blood
- Stops pain
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood stagnation
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal masses, Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Clears Heat
- Calms the Mind
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain...
Wu Ling San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes urination,
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Qi transformation function
- Drains Dampness
- Clears edema
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
How it manifests:
Soreness of the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination...
Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Strengthens the Essence
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Infertility...
Zuo Gui Yin
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Tonifies the Kidneys
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Ba Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yang
- Warms the Kidneys and lower extremities
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Bu Gan Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and regulates the Blood
- Nourishes the Liver Yin
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire from Stagnant Liver Qi
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Diuretic, clears Excess fluid and removes edema
- Tonifies the Spleen Qi
- Calms External Wind
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Extinguishes and pacifies Wind with heavy medicinals
- Calms the Mind
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Fu Tu Dan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Stabilizes the Kidney Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Stops leakage
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Yang
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema...
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and nourish Qi and Blood
- Tonifies Heart and Spleen
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia, Thin menstrual blood...
Gui Shao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Ji Chuan Jian
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Nourishes the Blood
- Strengthens the Essence
- Moistens the Intestines
- Unblocks bowels
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Stabilizes the Kidneys
- Binds up the semen
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Li Zhong Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Erectile dysfunction...
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Increases Fluids
- Relaxes the sinews
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifes the Yang
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Soreness of the lower back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Low grade fever, Severe chills, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain...
Ming Mu Di Huang Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Liver
- Enriches the Kidneys
- Improves the vision
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Ping Wei San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness
- Improves the Spleen's transportive function
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Qing Gu San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from Deficiency
- Alleviates steaming bone disorder
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Qing Re Tiao Xue Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Expel Dampness
- Relieve pain
- Move Qi and Blood
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
San Jin Pai Shi Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Discharge Gallstones
- Clear Damp-Heat and promote urination
- Circulate Qi and Blood and relieve painful urination
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Phlegm in Kidneys or Gallbladder
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Frequent and urgent urination, Urinary dysfunction, Hematuria
Sang Piao Xiao San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates and tonifies the Heart and Kidneys
- Stabilizes the Essence
- Stops leakage
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Bladder Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Enuresis, Dizziness, Nocturia...
Sheng Yu Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Preserves the Blood
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Qi
- Warms and tonifies Blood
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination...
Si Ni San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates Liver and Spleen
- Eliminates Internal Heat
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Phlegm in Kidneys or Gallbladder
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Frequent and urgent urination, Urinary dysfunction, Hematuria
Suo Quan Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Dispels cold
- Reduces urinary frequency
- Stops leakage
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Bladder Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Enuresis, Dizziness, Nocturia...
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes wind
- Invigorates the blood
- Clears heat
- Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Tiao Gan Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Wan Dai Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Middle Burner
- Removes Dampness
- Stops vaginal discharge
- Strengthens the Spleen
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Wei Ling Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes urination
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Damp-Cold
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Mouth ulcers, White and watery sputum, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Chills, Abdominal pain...
Wen Jing Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Uterus and vessels
- Nourishes Blood
- Dispels Cold
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wen Qi Hua Shi Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Supports Kidney Yang
- Supplies Spleen Qi
- Expels Cold and Dampness from the Uterus
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wu Pi Yin
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Reduces edema, diuretic
- Regulates and strengthens Spleen Qi
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood
- Reduces swelling
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the function of Liver and Spleen
- Relieves Liver Qi stagnation
- Nourishes the Blood
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Spreads the Liver Qi
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Yi Huang Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Dries Dampness
- Clears Heat
- Stops vaginal discharge
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Yu Gong San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels water
- Reduces edema
- Unblocks the bowels
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Yu Lin Zhu
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Consolidates the Penetrating and Directing Vessel (Chong Mai, Ren Mai)
- Facilitating pregnancy
- Promotes Blood circulation and regulates menstruation
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Zai Zao San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonfies the Yang
- Augments the Qi
- Induces sweating
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Soreness of the lower back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Low grade fever, Severe chills, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain...
Zhen Wu Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Yang and Qi of the Spleen and Kidneys
- Eliminates Dampness
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Zhou Che Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes Qi movement
- Harshly drives out Water and Heat Stagnation
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Jiao Tai Wan
Traditional formula for back pain
Main Actions
- Restores the functional communication between the Heart and the Kidneys
Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
Traditional formula for back pain
Main Actions
- Clears the Heart
- Augments the Qi and Yin
- Stops turbid painful urinary dribbling
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang
Traditional formula for back pain
Main Actions
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Arrests wheezing
- Stops coughing
- Warms and transforms Phlegm-Cold
Ren Shen Ge Jie San
Traditional formula for back pain
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Qi
- Augments the Kidneys
- Stops coughing
- Arrests wheezing
Da Fang Feng Tang
Traditional formula for back pain
Main Actions
- Expel Wind Damp
- Relieve pain
- Tonify the Liver and the Kidneys
- Tonify the Blood and Qi
Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang
Traditional formula for back pain
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Unblocks painful obstruction
- Relieves pain
- Invigorate Qi
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
- Unblock Channels
Shu Jing Huo Xue Tang
Traditional formula for back pain
Main Actions
- Expels Wind Damp from the Channels
- Invigorates Blood
- Unblocks the channels
Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
Traditional formula for back pain
Main Actions
- Anti-rheumatic, clears Wind, Cold and Damp Stagnation
- Strengthens the function of the Liver and Kidney
- Tonifies Qi and Blood