Symptoms and treatments of rheumatic low back pain

Low back pain is a common disease among men, and among the common types of low back pain, rheumatic low back pain accounts for a large proportion. So, what are the symptoms of rheumatic low back pain?

Symptoms of rheumatic low back pain:

The main symptom of rheumatic low back pain is low back pain, heaviness in the waist, as if a heavy object has fallen on it, which worsens after fatigue or on rainy days and improves on sunny days or warm weather; the forward and backward bending movements of the waist are restricted, and it is impossible to sit or stand for a long time; easy fatigue, soreness, laziness and heaviness all over the body, and the affected area is afraid of cold.

Treatment of rheumatic low back pain:

The massage therapy for rheumatic lumbago mainly targets the Ashi points (pain points), Shenshu, Yaoyangguan, and Dachangshu points on the affected part. The patient is asked to lie prone, and the doctor first massages the affected part and the surrounding area with the base of the palm with moderate force. After the muscles are slightly relaxed, the doctor then massages the Shenshu, Yaoyangguan, Dachangshu, and Ashi points with passive movements such as posterior extension. Repeat several times, and then massage the Shenshu, Yaoyangguan, Dachangshu, and Ashi points with a calm and powerful technique. After that, the affected part is patted three to five times. When patting, the palm is slightly bent and the palm should be empty. After the massage, the patient should feel a slight warmth in the waist.

This disease usually lasts for a long time and is difficult to cure, so massage treatment also needs to be persistent, and it is better to persist in treatment for 2-3 months or longer. At the same time, attention should be paid to eliminating the cause of the disease. Do not stay in a cold and humid environment for a long time; wipe off sweat in time, especially after swimming and bathing, wipe off the affected area; keep the waist warm. You can use your spare time to rub your palms and rub your waist, which is an effective health care method.