TCM Arthritis Treatment Theory
Submitted by yyh_staff on Sat, 2006-08-19 12:25.
Within TCM theory the term "Bi-Syndromes" is used to classify a broad range of conditions which are closely related to arthritis in western medical terminology.
In theoretical terms, a "bi syndrome" refers to an obstruction of the circulation of Qi and Blood in the channels usually caused by the invasion of pathogenic factors (cold/wind/damp) in the muscles, tendons, bones & joints, causing soreness, pain, numbness or a heavy sensation.
Some of the factors which contribute to the development of arthritis are:
- Acute or Prolonged exposure to a cold, damp environment
- Weakness of Wei Qi which allows for invasion of exogenous wind/cold/damp
- Past history of trauma or overuse of a particular part of the body which then weakens the area allowing for invasion of pathogenic factors
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