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occupational-health

Lumbar Muscle Strain in Young Adult

Lumbar Muscle Strain in Young Adult

Patient:Male, 28
Occupation:Office Worker
Diagnosis:Kidney Qi Deficiency and Local Stagnation.

1Condition & History

Chief Complaint: Weakness during the day and soreness at night in the lower back.

Chronic strain likely due to posture or overwork.

TCM Signs (Four Examinations)

  • Tongue:Red tip
  • Pulse:Thin (细)

2Diagnosis & Treatment

Diagnosis: Kidney Qi Deficiency and Local Stagnation.

Treatment Principle: Tonify Kidney Qi and Relax Muscles.

Prescribed Method

External application.

Duration: 3 days

3Outcome & Analysis

Significant improvement observed after only 2-3 days of application.

Young people often ignore early signs of strain. Treating it early with herbal plasters prevents it from becoming a chronic condition like Case 1.
— Physician's Note