1. Syndrome of qi and blood stagnation
Main symptoms: Serious lumbago which is radiating to the lower limb and of stabbing or cutting nature; slight swelling in the waist with difficulty in movement, or ecchymoses on the tongue, stringy or choppy pulse.
2. Syndrome of collateral disharmony
Main symptoms: Aching and dull pain or numbness in the waist and lower limb, which is aggravated by walking or tiredness and alleviated by bed rest, impaired movement, pale tongue and choppy pulse.
3. Syndrome of blockage of pathogenic wind-cold dampness
Main symptoms: Pain and weakness in the waist and lower limb, preference to warmth and aversion to cold, difficulty in turning about, having the history of catching cold, pale tongue with thin-greasy coating, floating and slippery pulse. Continue to read Chinese medicine Treatment for Cervical Spondylosis.
Syndrome of kidney insufficiency
Main symptoms: Dull pain in the waist and lower limb, obstinate pain relieved by pressure and aggravated on exertion, soreness and weakness of the knee, muscular atrophy, pale tongue, and thready pulse.
