MSK

Question 1

Wind cold damp invasion in neck pain

Answer 1

• Acute neck, shoulder and back pain
• Stiff neck
• Limited range of motion
• May have pain on palpation or tender to touch
• Heaviness and numbness of the arms

Question 2

LV Qi stagnation in neck pain

Answer 2

• Chronic condition with pain and stiffness often with the shoulder
• Muscle tension and headaches
• Acute exacerbations from emotional events

Question 3

KD Deficiency in neck pain

Answer 3

• Chronic condition that worse with exhaustion
• Weakness in the low back
• Dizziness
• Kidney deficiency symptoms as well
• Urination, erectile dysfunction, libido changes, etc…

Question 4

What are the causes for neck pain?

Answer 4

trauma
wind cold damp invasion
chronic disease
LV Qi stagnation
KD deficiency

Question 5

What are the causes for shoulder pain?

Answer 5

exogenous pathogens
LV Qi stagnation
trauma/ overwork

Question 6

LV Qi stagnation w/ shoulder pain

Answer 6

Shoulder tension or stiffness aggravated by emotional state

Question 7

what are the causes of Lumbar pain?

Answer 7

Exogenous pathogens
trauma
KD deficiency

Question 8

Cold and Damp in Lumber pain

Answer 8

• Lumbar pain that is worse with cold and damp exposure
• Aggravated and cloudy and rainy days
• Pain not relieved by rest and limited movement
• Heavy sensation with stiffness
• Radiation of pain to the buttocks and lower limb
Tongue: White, sticky coat
Pulse: Deep, slow or wiry if pain is strong

Question 9

Qi and Blood Stagnation

Answer 9

• Hx of injury to the lumbar region
• Lumbar pain resembling a pin prick or stabbing pain
• Worse at night and better in the day
• Aggravated by pressure and rotation of the back
Tongue: Dark red or purple
Pulse: Choppy

Question 10

KD Deficiency

Answer 10

• Chronic lumbar pain that may be accompanied by knee or leg weakness
• Pain alleviated by rest and aggravated by over exertion
• Cold, cramping sensation and cold limbs
• SOB
• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Frequent urination
• May have irritability, poor sleep, dry mouth and throat, flushed face, 5 center heat sensation
Tongue: Red with little or no coat
Pulse: Thin and rapid

Question 11

Sciatica can be caused by…

Answer 11

exogenous pathogens (Bi syndrome, wind cold damp)
Qi and blood stagnation