Does Acupuncture Treat Acute Injuries to the Lumbar Muscle

Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for acute lumbar muscle injury has good clinical efficacy, can reduce its clinical symptoms and promote the recovery of the disease. Acute lumbar muscle injury is an acute injury of muscle and fascia due to excessive pulling by external force, which results in severe pain in the lumbar region and limitation of activities. Acupuncture and moxibustion have the efficacy of promoting qi and relieving pain (relieving pain by regulating the body’s qi), soothing the tendons and activating blood circulation, and acupuncture can be used for treating acute lumbar muscle injuries at lumbar pain points, Ashi points (points with obvious acidity, numbness and distension), Huizhong points, Houxi points, etc. The acupuncture technique is based on the laxative method, and can be combined with the method of cupping and stabbing cupping method if necessary, which will have a better clinical efficacy. In summary, acute lumbar muscle injury, can choose acupuncture for treatment. The specific operation should be carried out under the guidance of professional acupuncturists, and it should be noted that fractures, dislocations, spinal cord injuries and other complications should be excluded before treatment.