Back Support (AC) is formulated specifically to relieve acute low back pain caused by sports or traumatic injuries, strenuous exercise, repetitive movements, or accidents. Back Support (AC) contains herbs that regulate qi and blood circulation, remove qi and blood stagnation, and relieve pain.
 
Prior to purchasing this product, it is recommended to book a consultation with one of our acupuncturists in order to determine whether this herbal formula will be beneficial for you.
 
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Clinical Applications:
* Acute low back pain (lumbago)
* Back pain from sports or traumatic injuries, sprains and strains, subluxation
* Back pain due to strenuous exercise or repetitive movements (e.g., grocery checkers/packers, warehouse and assembly line workers, and others in similarly demanding occupations)
* Back pain with inflammation, swelling, or redness
* Chronic back pain with acute exacerbation or re-injury
 
TCM Functions: 
* Relieves pain
* Opens channels
* Disperses qi and blood stagnation
 
Cautions and Contraindications:
* Because of the blood-invigorating nature of this formula, Back Support (AC) is not recommended during pregnancy and nursing.
* Back Support (AC) is not designed for long-term use. If the pain lasts for a long period of time and becomes chronic in nature, Back Support (CR) should be used.
* If the patient presents with fever and a one-sided back pain, consider a possible kidney infection and do not use this herbal formula. Patients with acute nephritis should be referred to their medical doctor immediately.
* Patients who have pain radiating to the extremities accompanied by a sudden loss of bladder or bowel control may have a pinched nerve or spinal injury, and must be referred out to emergency care. This condition, known as cauda equina syndrome, can lead to permanent disability and must be evaluated and treated immediately.