病源肾主腰脚。肾经虚损。风冷乘之。故腰痛也。又邪客于足少阴之络。令人腰痛引少
腹。不可以仰息。诊其尺脉沉主腰背痛。寸口脉弱腰背痛。尺寸俱浮直下。此为督脉腰强痛。
凡
是
地
久
痛。又云∶人汗出次。勿企床悬脚。久成血痹。两足重腰痛。导引法云∶凡学将息人。
先须
趾外扒觉闷痛。渐渐举身似款便坐足上。待共内坐相似不痛。始双竖
反向外。每坐常学。去膀胱内冷风膝冷。足疼。上气腰疼。尽自消适
金同）
范汪腰疼方。
用鳖甲（一枚炙令黄刮削令净洁）
上一味捣筛。空腹以汤饮酒服方寸匕。日三。忌苋菜。（短剧亦主 腰痛）
备急疗腰痛方。
用蒴 叶火燎。浓铺床上。及热。卧眠上。冷复易之。冬月采取根舂碎熬及热。准上用
。兼疗风湿冷痹。及产妇人患伤冷。腰痛不得动。亦用弥良。
又疗腰膝髀连腿脚疼酸者方。
杜仲（八两） 独活（四两） 干地黄（四两） 当归（四两） 芎 （四两） 丹参
（四两）
上六味切。以绢袋盛。以清酒二斗渍五宿。初服二合。日再服。以知为度。忌芜荑。
古今录验寄生汤。疗腰痛方。
桑寄生（四两） 附子（三两炮） 独活（四两） 狗脊（五两黑者） 桂心（四两） 杜
仲（五
两） 芎 （一两） 甘草（二两炙） 芍药（三两） 石斛（三两） 牛膝（三两） 白
术（三两）
人参（二两）
上十三味切。以水一斗。煮取三升。分三服。忌海藻菘菜生葱猪肉冷水桃李雀肉等。
又玄参汤疗腰痛方。
玄参（三两） 人参（三两） 杜仲（四两） 芍药（四两） 桂心（一两） 生姜（二
两） 干地
黄（三两） 白
风（二
两） 丹皮（二
上十五味 咀。以水一斗二升。煮取三升。日三夜一服。忌生葱桃李雀肉胡荽芜荑等。
又杜仲独活汤。疗腰痛方。
独活（四两） 生姜（六分） 麻黄（二两） 桂心（三两） 芍药（三两） 甘草（三
两炙） 葛
根
两去尖皮碎）
干地黄（二两）
上十三味切。以水八升。清酒二升。煮取三升。分三服。忌生葱菘菜海藻猪肉冷水。（
并出第十七卷中）
Etiologically, the Kidney governs the lower back and legs. If the Kidney meridian is deficient and damaged, wind-cold pathogens take advantage of this deficiency to invade, thus causing lower back pain. Furthermore, if pathogenic factors lodge in the collaterals of the Foot-Shaoyin (Kidney) meridian, it causes lower back pain radiating to the hypochondrium/abdomen, making it impossible to lie on one's back and breathe freely. Upon diagnosis, a deep pulse at the Chi position indicates lower back pain; a weak pulse at the Cun-Kou position also indicates lower back pain; if both the Chi and Cun positions present a floating pulse that goes straight down, this indicates stiffness and pain in the lower back due to pathology of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel). Any pain resulting from lying on the ground for a long time: it is also said that after sweating, one should not sit on the edge of the bed with feet hanging down; doing so for a long time will lead to Blood Bi syndrome, characterized by heavy sensations in both feet and lower back pain. The Daoyin (Guiding and Pulling) method states: For those learning health preservation and regulation, first spread the toes outward to feel a sensation of stuffiness and pain, then gradually raise the body and sit as casually as possible with feet planted on the ground. Wait until the posture resembles internal sitting without pain, then begin to erect both knees pointing outward. Practice this sitting method regularly to eliminate cold wind in the Bladder organ, cold knees, foot pain, rebellious Qi, and lower back pain, which will naturally subside.
Fan Wang’s Formula for Lower Back Pain.
Use Bie Jia (Tartaric Testudinis Carapax et Plastrum - one piece, roasted until yellow, scraped clean).
Grind the above single ingredient into powder. Take one Fang Cun Bi (a traditional Chinese measure for powder) with warm water or wine on an empty stomach, three times a day. Avoid eating Amaranth (Xian Cai). (Duan Ju also treats lower back pain with this).
Bei Ji Liao Yao Tong Fang (Emergency Formula for Treating Lower Back Pain).
Use Shuo Luo Ye (Achyranthis Bidentatae Folium - leaves of Achyranthes bidentata), roast them over fire, and lay them thickly on the bed. Lie on them while hot; replace when they cool. In winter, collect the roots, crush them, and heat them up for use. This also treats Wind-Damp-Cold Bi syndrome, and lower back pain preventing movement in postpartum women suffering from cold injury, which is also very effective.
Another Formula for Treating Pain and Soreness in the Lower Back, Knees, Thighs, Legs, and Feet.
Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex - 8 liang), Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix - 4 liang), Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata - 4 liang), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix - 4 liang), Xiong Qiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma - 4 liang), Dan Shen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma - 4 liang).
Cut the above six ingredients, place them in a silk bag, and soak in 2 dou of clear wine for five nights. Initially take 2 he, twice daily, until efficacy is achieved. Avoid Wu Yi (Pseudolarix Kaempferi Seed).
Gu Jin Lu Yan Ji Sheng Tang (Ancient and Modern Recorded Parasitic Decoction). Formula for Treating Lower Back Pain.
Sang Ji Sheng (Taxilli Herba - 4 liang), Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata - 3 liang, processed), Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix - 4 liang), Gou Ji (Cibotii Rhizoma - 5 liang, black ones preferred), Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Ramulus - 4 liang), Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex - 5 liang), Xiong Qiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma - 1 liang), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma - 2 liang, roasted), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba - 3 liang), Shi Hu (Dendrobii Caulis - 3 liang), Niu Xi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix - 3 liang), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma - 3 liang), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix - 2 liang).
Cut the above thirteen ingredients, add 1 dou of water, decoct to obtain 3 sheng. Divide into three doses. Avoid consuming Hai Zao (Sargassum), Song Cai (Brassica pekinensis), raw Cong (Allium fistulosum), pork, cold water, Tao Li (peaches and plums), Que Rou (sparrow meat), etc.
Another Xuan Shen Tang (Scrophulariae Radix Decoction) for Treating Lower Back Pain.
Xuan Shen (Scrophulariae Radix - 3 liang), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix - 3 liang), Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex - 4 liang), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba - 4 liang), Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Ramulus - 1 liang), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens - 2 liang), Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata - 3 liang), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix - 2 liang), Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex - 2 liang).
Chop the above fifteen ingredients, add 1 dou 2 sheng of water, decoct to obtain 3 sheng. Take three times during the day and once at night. Avoid raw Cong (Allium fistulosum), Tao Li (peaches and plums), Que Rou (sparrow meat), Hu Sui (Coriandri Fructus), Wu Yi (Pseudolarix Kaempferi Seed), etc.
Another Du Zhong Du Huo Tang (Eucommia and Angelica Pubescens Decoction). Formula for Treating Lower Back Pain.
Du Huo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix - 4 liang), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens - 6 fen), Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba - 2 liang), Gui Xin (Cinnamomi Ramulus - 3 liang), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix Alba - 3 liang), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma - 3 liang, roasted), Ge Gen (Puerariae Lobatae Radix - 2 liang, skin removed, crushed), Gan Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata - 2 liang).
Cut the above thirteen ingredients, add 8 sheng of water and 2 sheng of clear wine, decoct to obtain 3 sheng. Divide into three doses. Avoid raw Cong (Allium fistulosum), Song Cai (Brassica pekinensis), Hai Zao (Sargassum), pork, and cold water. (All extracted from Volume Seventeen).