The Origin and Exploration of Acupuncture Treatment for Lower Back Pain
There are many treatment methods for low back pain in ancient books and literatures,among which acupuncture and moxibus-tion has a long history.The Huangdi Neijing(《黄帝内经》,The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic)in the Qin and Han Dynasties laid the theoretical foundation for the development of later generations.The"Acupuncture and Moxibustion A Yi Jing"(《针灸甲乙经》,Acupunc-ture A and B Channels)in the period of Wei,Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties developed the therapy of pricking collaterals and letting blood.In Sui and Tang dynasties,"Preparative Qianjin Yaofang"(《备急千金要方》,Be Ready for Emergencies)showed the use of moxibustion to treat lumbago;In the Song,Jin and Yuan dynasties,"Acupuncture and Moxibustion Zi Sheng Jing"(《针灸资生经》,Acupuncture and Health Classics)emphasized the use of acupuncture and medicine;In the Ming and Qing dynasties,"Acupuncture and Moxibustion Dacheng"(《针灸大成》,Acupuncture and Moxibustion)classifies lumbago specifically and emphasizes the use of acupunc-ture,moxibustion and medicine together.
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