By Eileen Yue-Ling Han
Patient Presentation with low back pain
81-year-old, Male. Chronic low back pain for over five years. Pain originates at his low back at the site of a prior surgery (fusion of lumbar vertebrae with a truss of metal screws, bolts, and rods for vertebral stability) and radiates down the posterior region of both legs. At his initial consultation with me, he was regularly taking nine medications (multiple pain medications and hypertension medication).
Current Symptoms
Low back pain radiating down the posterior region of both legs.
Acupuncture 1,2,3
Step 1:
- Foot Tai Yang (UB)
Step 2:
- Foot Taiyang (UB), Foot Shaoyin (KD)
Step 3:
- Right: KD 3, KD 10
- Left: UB 40, UB 60
- Both: Ling Gu, Da Bai, Yao Tong Xue
Initial Results
75% reduction in pain.
Treatment Course
Twice a week for one month
Follow-up Results
After the first month of treatment, he had stopped all pain medications and the treatment frequency was extended to once every two weeks, for maintenance. After the second month, the treatment frequency was further extended to once every three to four weeks. Under his doctor’s supervision, the patient reduced the dosage of his hypertension medication by half.
The Power of the Points Vol 1
ISBN: 9781733820103, 2018, 224 pages
Dr. Eileen Yue Ling han, PhD. L.Ac. is a broad certified acupuncturist with a lifetime of extensive training and practice in acupuncture and TCM. Eileen was an exclusive disciple and apprentice of Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan, the internationally renowned author and leader of the unique Balance Method Acupuncture. As both a practitioner of the Balance Method and the founding Director of the Academy of Acupuncture, Eileen delivers reliable and effective treatment for patients with a brad range of healthcare concerns and teaches fellow acupuncturists the core and advanced principles and techniques of TCM.
