Maciocia on backache differentiation

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Some quick background info: " Channels " is another word for meridians.

One of the channels located on the back is the Bladder channel. The

Bladder meridian and the Small Intestine meridian (runs up the arms

topside) are the first two hit when Evils invade.

 

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Differentiation of Backache

 

Q: Could you tell me what the TCM diagnosis would be if (a) someone

had back pain and it gets worse when they are sitting but better when

moving, (b) better with sitting worse with moving and © O.K. when

sitting but sore and stiff when they get up then it starts to get

better?

 

A: (a) Qi stagnation or Blood stasis

(b) Kidney deficiency

© Cold in the back channels