Back Support (HD) is designed to treat herniated disk. It contains herbs to activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis, reduce swelling and inflammation, strengthen soft tissue and relieve pain. It is most effective for acute injuries that are mild to moderate in severity.
 
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:
* Back pain due to herniated disk
* Herniated disk, lumbar radiculopathy, prolapsed or bulging disk, or slipped disk with possible severe back pain which may worsen with coughing, straining or laughing, tingling or numbness in the legs or feet, muscle spasm or weakness
* Pain originating from the spinal cord and radiating down the legs
 
TCM Functions: 
* Activates blood circulation and eliminates blood stasis
* Reduces swelling and inflammation
* Strengthens soft tissues and relieves pain
 
Cautions and Contraindications:
* Because of the blood-invigorating nature of this formula, it is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.
* 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 if they have not already been evaluated by a specialist. This condition, known as cauda equina syndrome, can lead to permanent disability and must be evaluated and treated immediately.
* This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Dan Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae) and Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis). Therefore, patients who are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies, such as Coumadin (warfarin), should use this formula with caution, or not at all, as there may be a higher risk of bleeding and bruising