Symptoms of low back pain caused by cold and dampness

Cold-damp low back pain is a common disease in traditional Chinese medicine. It mainly manifests as cold and severe pain in the waist, and it is difficult to turn to one side. The pain does not decrease when the patient is lying still, but the pain worsens when it is cold or rainy. In addition, patients may also experience symptoms such as white and greasy coating, and a heavy and slow pulse. For this disease, traditional Chinese medicine treatment emphasizes dispersing cold and dampness, warming meridians and dredging collaterals.

The symptoms of cold-damp low back pain are diverse and can be summarized as follows:

1. Persistent pain: the waist feels dull and heavy, and the pain is persistent and difficult to relieve, especially in the It is more significant in cold and humid environments.

2. Limited activity: The pain intensifies when the waist is moved, affecting basic movements such as bending and twisting, and limiting the patient's ability to perform daily activities.

3. Localized coolness: The patient feels cold in the waist. Even if the external environment is warm, there is still a coolness. This is caused by cold-dampness blocking the meridians.

4. Muscle stiffness: The muscles around the waist feel stiff, and the muscles are tense and hard when touched, which affects the flexibility of the waist.

5. Systemic symptoms: In addition to waist symptoms, patients may also have systemic symptoms such as aversion to cold, cold limbs, loose stools, etc. This is a typical manifestation of cold-dampness constitution.

To sum up, the symptoms of cold-damp low back pain are complex and diverse. TCM treatment needs to be combined with the patient's specific condition and flexibly use various methods in order to achieve the best effect.