acute-injury
Rapid Recovery from Acute Waist Sprain
Rapid Recovery from Acute Waist Sprain
Patient:Male, Adult
Occupation:Manual Labor
Diagnosis:Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis due to Trauma.
1Condition & History
Chief Complaint: Unbearable waist pain after lifting heavy objects. Unable to walk normally or sleep.
Acute onset. Hospital massage therapy provided little relief.
TCM Signs (Four Examinations)
- Tongue:Normal red
- Pulse:Wiry (弦)
2Diagnosis & Treatment
Diagnosis: Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis due to Trauma.
Treatment Principle: Activate Blood, Dissolve Stasis, Stop Pain.
Prescribed Method
External application immediately after injury.
Duration: 3 days
3Outcome & Analysis
Pain reduced by 70% on the first day, allowing sleep. By day 2, pain was mostly gone. By day 3, patient walked freely.
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For acute sprains, early intervention with blood-activating herbs prevents the formation of chronic stasis.
— Physician's Note