5 Medicinal Plants Used in Iranian Traditional Medicine for Low Back Pain: A Quick Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 07 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valiollah Gerayeli Malek ◽  
Alireza Abbasian ◽  
Mehrdad Karimi ◽  
Neda Khanlarkhani ◽  
Soraya Parvari
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Iranian Traditional Medicine

THE EFFECTS OF ELECTROACUPUNCTURE COMBINED WITH “DOC HOAT TANG KI SINH” REMEDY ON TREATING LOW BACK PAIN CAUSED BY LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS

2018 ◽  
pp. 27-31
Author(s):  
Nhat Minh Tran ◽  
Thi Hong Vo ◽  
Thi Tan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Medicine Department ◽  
Lumbar Spondylosis ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Methods Of Treatment

Background: Lumbar spondylosis is a popular chronic disease, it occurs for a long time and affects to working ability anh daily life. Currently there are many methods of treatment with modern medicine and traditional medicine. Electroacupuncture combined with “Doc hoat tang ky sinh” remedy are the effective method. Objectives: To evaluate the effects of electroacupuncture combined with “Doc hoat tang ki sinh” remedy on treating low back pain caused by lumbar spondylosis. Methods: A total of 34 patients with low back pain caused by lumbar spondylosis treated by electroacupuncture and remedy at Thua Thien Hue Traditional Medicine Hospital and Traditional Medicine Department of Hue Central Hospital. The study was designed by the method of prospective study, assess the results before and after the treatment. Results: very good: 35.3%, good: 38.2%, average: 26.5%, adverse events: 8.8%. Conclusions: Electroacupuncture combined with “Doc hoat tang ky sinh” remedy is a effective method on treating low back pain caused by Lumbar spondylosis. Key words: low back pain, lumbar spondylosis, Electroacupuncture

scholarly journals Vocabulary for Lower Back and Lumbar Pain in Russian Dialects: ‘utin’ and ‘chemer’

2021 ◽  
pp. 50-70
Author(s):  
E. L. Berezovich ◽  
M. O. Leontyeva
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Lumbar Pain ◽  
Semantic Structure ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Poisonous Plant ◽  
Semantic Organization ◽  
Lower Back

A semantic-motivational and etymological analysis of two Russian dialectisms ‘utin’ and ‘chemer’ are carried out in the article, in the semantic structure of which (among others) meanings associated with diseases of various localization and etiology (the authors are mainly interested in the semantics of low back pain) are presented. The semantic organization of the corresponding etymological and derivational nests is reconstructed; nests are matched by value configuration. The authors show what semantic transitions determined the appearance of the meaning «lumbar pain» (and, secondarily, «lower back» and «spine») in the words ‘utin’ and ‘chemer’. Both designations for low back pain are analyzed in a broad ethnolinguistic context, which implies taking into account the practices of traditional medicine, which are due to archaic ideas about pain and disease. It is shown that etymological magic is repeatedly triggered in the nest of the word ‘utin’, and its action is carried out in two directions: from the generating verb *tęti, *tьnǫ «cut down, cut» to the derivative ‘utin’, and then from it to other words of the morphosemantic field (‘utyug’, ‘utin’ «boundary», ‘utinok’ «stump», ‘ovin’, ‘tyn’ etc.). In the nest of the word ‘chemer’, a nontrivial transition of botanical meaning («poisonous plant») to physiological one («poisoning» → «pain in case of poisoning» → «pain of various etiologies, including lumbar pain») is restored, then (in parallel) to somatic and demonic.

scholarly journals An exploration into the understanding and management of the symptoms of low back pain by the traditional healers from the Warwick Muti Market in Durban

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Thobile Mchunu
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Traditional Healing ◽  
Western World ◽  
Low Back

Background Low back pain (LBP) is a major health problem that has been researched thoroughly in the western world, but poorly in the context of traditional healing. However, the LBP treatments, assessment and management strategies developed for the western world may have limited relevance for traditional healing. This paper presents the experience of the chiropractic student who is completing her Master’s degree at the Durban University of Technology in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The focus of the study is in the traditional understanding and management of the symptoms of LBP by traditional healers from the Warwick Muti Market in Durban. It was deemed important to conduct such a study in order to develop an in-depth understanding of the way in which African traditional healers conceptualise and manage a LBP disorder. The research also highlights the causes of and common treatments for LBP by traditional healers in Durban in a cultural context. This was regarded as important because, clinical modern skills are required to adapt to cultural beliefs, pain perceptions and lifestyle contexts in the interests of improving the management of LBP. Aim of the study The aim of the study was to explore the understanding and management of the symptoms of low back pain by traditional healers’ from the Warwick Muti Market in Durban. Methodology A qualitative, interpretivist paradigm was used to explore the understanding and management of the symptoms of LBP by traditional healers from the Warwick Muti Market in Durban. All the relevant ethical issues in research were considered after which individual interviews were conducted. These interviews involved the use of interview guide and a voice recorder. The interviews were semi-structured and conducted in IsiZulu, after which they were translated into English and transcribed verbatim. NVivo® 11 was used to analyse data which had been obtained. Thereafter themes were derived. Results Generally, traditional healers interviewed appeared to understand the symptoms of LBP from a cultural perspective. It was noted that traditional healers emphasised the need to consider and understand the patient holistically, without separating the patient from the disease. They clearly believed that they were providing spiritual and cultural assistance appropriate for health care. They also placed considerable emphasis on the traditional and cultural frameworks in the understanding LBP. The traditional healers interviewed in the study described various treatments or management strategies for LBP problems. These treatments included plant remedies or traditional medicines (izinsizi, umhlabelo, imbiza) which have different healing properties, as well as certain animal extracts (animal fats). Other substances as well as specific rituals and traditional techniques and methods were also mentioned. These include making incisions (ukugcaba) in the painful areas, bowel cleansing (ukuchatha) and other treatments for cleaning the ‘dirty blood’ and toxins from within. Although it may be possible that some of these methods may not be very effective, nevertheless the traditional healers believed in the ability of the medicine they used to treat and manage the symptoms of LBP. The traditional healers interviewed reported various causes of LBP including ilumbo (a sexually transmitted disease, particularly affecting the youth, mainly males. It is characterised by penile sores, discharge, low sex drive and marked inguinal lymphadenopathy and is difficult to treat), umeqo or umbhulelo (a form of witchcraft in which sickness is believed to arise by walking or stepping over a traditional medicine), accidents and injuries to the back, work or job-related factors, old age, ancestors and culture. The information they provide on the causes of LBP showed that considerable emphasis was placed on both a holistic approach and a cultural understanding of the symptoms of LBP. However, the respondents also mentioned other factors such as infection and organic deterioration (kidneys), which were thought to contribute to LBP. The traditional healers tended to personalise the cause of the problem while the reasons for such problems were often sought in supernatural realm. It was, thus, deemed necessary to treat these causes in a traditional approach. The traditional healers who were interviewed mentioned various plants and herbs commonly used to treat the symptoms of LBP. These include roots and bark which may have different healing properties as well as different roles in the treatment of LBP. An important contributor to successful treatment appeared to be the belief in the plant’s ability to heal LBP. Some traditional healers also use certain animal products as an adjunct in the treatment of pain. Conclusion The study concluded that traditional healers understand LBP in terms of its biopsychosocial nature while their management and treatment of LBP focus on this complex pain disorder in a holistic context. The traditional beliefs in respect of LBP take into account both the cultural and biopsychosocial aspects of pain. African traditional plants and medicine play an important role in healthcare structure in South Africa. In addition, traditional medicine is an intrinsic aspect of the services offered by the traditional healers who are regularly consulted in Warwick Muti Market in Durban for the relief of low back symptoms.

Application of Some Herbal Medicine Used for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis and Chondrogenesis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morteza Anvari ◽  
Hengameh Dortaj ◽  
Batool Hashemibeni ◽  
Majid Pourentezari
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Herbal Drugs ◽  
Efficacy And Safety

Rheumatic diseases such as osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and low back pain are very popular. The drugs available to treat these diseases are almost ineffective and have significant side effects. There are several approaches used to replace conventional drugs to treat these diseases. One of these methods is the use of herbal medicines. In this study, the effects of herbal medicines and medicinal plants used in the treatment of these diseases include. Searching for articles published in English from 1985 to 2020 using keywords include scientific and traditional names of plants reviewing Scopus and PubMed databases. There is limited research on the anti-rheumatic effects of these plants and the active ingredients. Therefore, further research is needed to determine the mechanism of action, the interaction of effects, the efficacy and safety of medicinal plants, and the potentially beneficial plant nutrients in treatment of these diseases seems necessary. The aim of this review was to update information on OA and chondrogenesis, also importance of herbal drugs for the management of arthritis.

SURVEY THE FREQUENCY OF CLINICAL SYMPTOMS ACCORDING TO TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN PATIENTS WITH LOW BACK PAIN

2020 ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
Nhung Phan Thi Hong ◽  
Tan Nguyen Thi ◽  
Hung Nguyen Van
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Pulse Frequency ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pain Symptoms

Background: Low back pain is a very common disease in daily life and clinical, which affects much to the health. Traditional medical symptoms of low back pain are very diverse and clinically difficult to diagnose. So we conduct this study to contribute to the standardization of symptoms according to traditional medicine and initially contributed to the improvement of diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Objectives: to survey the frequency of clinical symptoms according to traditional medicine in patients with low back pain and find out some factors related to the frequency of clinical types of the disease. Subjects and Methods: Including 92 patients were diagnosed with low back pain and treatment at the Traditional Medicine department of Hue Central Hospital and Thua Thien Hue Traditional Medicine Hospital. Research methodology is descriptive cross-sectional. Results: The symptoms of the tongue: 65.2% pale red tongue, 6.5% bluish purple tongue, 37.0% enlarged tongue, 8.7% thin tongue. About the tongue fur: 68.5% white fur and 31.5% yellow fur, 42.4% moist fur, 4.3% sticky slimy fur, 58.7% thin fur and 41.3% thick fur. The symptoms of the pulse: 17.4% floating pulse, 69.6% sunken pulse, nmoderate pulse 43.5%, powerful pulse 84.8%, weak pulse 15.2%. Among the patients have 33.7% constipation, 45.7% nocturia, 34.8% inability to sleep, 17.4% night sweating 12.0% spontaneous sweating. Conclusion: Symptoms: pale red tongue, white fur, moist fur, thin fur, constipation, nocturia, inability to sleep, sunken pulse, moderate pulse, powerful pulse have high rate; Symptoms have low rate such as bluish purple, the thin tongue, sticky slimy fur. There were significant relationships between clinical types and age, tongue color, tongue fur color, pain properties and pulse frequency (p < 0.05). Key words: Low back pain, symptoms, traditional medicine.

The THE EFFECT OF CUPPING THERAPY ON LOW BACK PAIN  LITERATURE REVIEW

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-76
Author(s):  
Fariza Hasyati ◽  
Novira Parawansa ◽  
Nadya Anggun Pratiwi ◽  
Tilka Rahmatia Quddusi
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Pain Perception ◽  
Cupping Therapy ◽  
World Health ◽  
Leg Pain ◽  
Costal Margin ◽  
Low Back ◽  
The World

The World Health Organisation (WHO) defined low back pain (LBP) as pain or discomfort that is localized between the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without leg pain. In the world, it is estimated that the prevalence of LBP ranges from 1.4% to 20.0%. In 2013, around 24.7% of workers in Indonesia had experienced occupational diseases caused by low back pain. Based on the Riset Kesehatan Dasar (RKD) survey pada in 2018, 31.4% of Indonesians have used traditional medicine, with manual treatment skill, the type of traditional medicine effort, most widely used (65.3%) and one of it is cupping therapy. Cupping (therapy) also named Hijamah. Cupping therapy is one of the alternative medicines that uses vacuum cups on the cupping point of the skin surface. Although the mechanism of action of cupping therapy is still unclear, there are several reported effects of cupping therapy including increasing skin blood flow, changing skin biomechanical properties, increasing the pain threshold, increasing local anaerobic metabolism, reducing inflammation, and modulating the immune system. cellular. According to research conducted by Volpato et al. (2019) demonstrated the effectiveness of cupping therapy in reducing pain perception and improving function in individuals with low back pain.  

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