Ankylosing spondylitis in Chinese medicine belongs to the category of “kidney paralysis”, you can moxibustion kidney Yu, large intestine Yu, foot Sanli and other acupuncture points as an auxiliary treatment to alleviate the symptoms.
1. Kidney Yu point: located in the lumbar region of the 2nd lumbar vertebrae under the spinous process, 1.5 inches aside, has the effect of tonifying the kidneys and benefiting the qi, yang and water, can stimulate the kidney qi, warming the yang qi, kidney paralysis has a certain effect on the overall adjustment.
2. Yu of the Large Intestine: located in the lumbar region under the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebrae, 1.5 inches from the side, has the effect of clearing the collaterals and relieving pain, and has a certain effect on the lumbosacral rigidity and pain caused by renal paralysis.
3. Foot Sanli: Located three inches below the eye of the outer knee and one horizontal finger outside the anterior ridge of the tibia, it has the effect of supporting positive qi, strengthening the spleen and benefiting the stomach, which can improve the body’s disease-resistant positive qi and thus alleviate the related discomfort symptoms.
Ankylosing spondylitis is difficult to cure, and moxibustion treatment can only relieve the symptoms. Once diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, you need to go to the hospital in time for systematic treatment, do not delay the condition on your own.