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Central Low Backache

Chapter 13.2.5 · Water Element

Description

Pain in midline at L4-S2 level. Pain comes on when patient tries to straighten back (Yang posture), improves when bending forward (Yin posture). Du meridian Yang excess.

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

Common Points

1-2 Local pointsDu 26 (Meridian Distal point)UB 40 (Area Distal point)SI 3 vibration (Confluent point of Du meridian)

Treatment Schedule

Varies by severity

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Suggested Prescription

K 7GB 25UB 23

Rationale

• Tonification (Mother) point — tonifies 90% house energy of Kidney.

• Mu-Front point — tonifies cooling/calming Yin of Kidney.

• Back-Shu point — tonifies functional Yang of Kidney.

• Influential point: GB 39 (Marrow/nerve) — treats related tissue group.

Educational use only. Point prescriptions should only be applied by licensed practitioners.