Clinical Information For the Treatment Of Muscle Weakness
What Is Muscle Weakness?
Muscle Weakness - Basics
Muscle weakness is characterized by the loss of muscle stability or a weakened feeling of the muscle. This symptom can be the result of several conditions including muscular dystrophy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy and others. Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for muscle weakness.
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The Following (2)Formulas TCM Herbal Formulas May Be Useful For Muscle Weakness
Shu Jing Huo Xue Wan (Relax The Channels and Invigorate The Blood Decoction)
Clinical Usages
- Primarily used for blood stasis with wind-damp in the channels and collaterals characterized by internal deficiency with external excesses - joint pain, muscle aches, numbness and/or pain in the lower extremities (may be severe).
- Wind-cold damp bi-syndrome (i.e. arthritis) - particularly in the lower part of the body, hips, knees, lower back.
- Sciatic pain with the correct underlying pattern.
- Neck pain with the correct underling pattern.
- Fractures that are reluctant to heal, particularly in the lower body.
Clinical Categorization
Cautions
- Avoid during pregnancy.
- Generally not for long term use and use with caution if at all in deficient patients.
Zuo Gu Shen Jing Tong Wan (Sciatica Pills)
Clinical Usages
- Wind-cold-damp bi syndromes with particular issues in the lower back and legs - sciatic pain, heaviness in the lower body, hip and knee pain, arthritis in those areas (osteo or rheumatoid).
Clinical Categorization
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