Waist Pain in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different waist pain patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Back and Neck Stiffness and Discomfort
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TCM Patterns
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Formulas
Overview
What causes it 6 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each waist pain pattern
Classical remedies 9 herbal formulas documented
Related conditions

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches waist pain with a holistic perspective, viewing it as a manifestation of imbalances within the body's vital energy, known as Qi, and the harmony of Yin and Yang.

TCM practitioners consider factors such as Qi stagnation, blood flow disruptions, and the invasion of external elements like Cold or Dampness. The treatment in TCM focuses on restoring balance, enhancing Qi flow, and addressing the root cause of the imbalance, rather than just alleviating symptoms.

TCM Patterns for Waist Pain

Yang Deficiency

Causes: Soreness of the lower back

2 variations documented
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
How it presents with waist pain

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,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it presents with waist pain

Soreness of the lower back

Along with: Low grade fever, Severe chills, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain,

Cold

Causes: Waist pain and soreness, Soreness of the lower back

2 variations documented
Damp-Cold
How it presents with waist pain

Waist pain and soreness

Along with: Mouth ulcers, White and watery sputum, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Chills, Abdominal pain,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it presents with waist pain

Soreness of the lower back

Along with: Low grade fever, Severe chills, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain,

Dampness

Causes: Waist pain and soreness, Soreness of the lower back

2 variations documented
Damp-Cold
How it presents with waist pain

Waist pain and soreness

Along with: Mouth ulcers, White and watery sputum, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Chills, Abdominal pain,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
How it presents with waist pain

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,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Yin Deficiency

Causes: Waist pain and soreness

1 variation documented
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
How it presents with waist pain

Waist pain and soreness

Along with: Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Heat

Causes: Waist pain and soreness

1 variation documented
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
How it presents with waist pain

Waist pain and soreness

Along with: Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Wind

Causes: Soreness of the lower back

1 variation documented
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it presents with waist pain

Soreness of the lower back

Along with: Low grade fever, Severe chills, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain,

Herbal Formulas for Waist Pain

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address waist pain

Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang

Addresses these waist pain patterns:

Yang Deficiency Cold Wind

Zai Zao San

Addresses these waist pain patterns:

Yang Deficiency Cold Wind

Wei Ling Tang

Addresses these waist pain patterns:

Cold Dampness

Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang

Addresses these waist pain patterns:

Yin Deficiency Heat

Wu Ling San

Addresses these waist pain patterns:

Yang Deficiency Dampness

Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan

Addresses these waist pain patterns:

Yang Deficiency Dampness