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
WESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
- Analgesic influence to relieve pain
- Anti-inflammatory action to reduce pain and inflammation
- Muscle-relaxant effect to alleviate muscle spasms and cramps
CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
- Relieves pain
- Opens channels
- Disperses qi and blood stagnation
DOSAGE
Take 3 to 4 capsules, three times daily as needed to relieve pain. The dosage may be increased up to 6 to 8 capsules every four to six hours if necessary, especially in the early stages of injury when there is severe and excruciating pain. When the pain subsides, the dosage can then be decreased to 3 or 4 capsules three times daily. For maximum effectiveness, take the herbs on an empty stomach with two tall glasses of warm water.
INGREDIENTS
Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae)
Du Zhong (Cortex Eucommiae)
Ge Gen (Radix Puerariae Lobatae)
Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi)
Huang Jin Gui (Caulis Vanieriae)
Ji Xue Teng (Caulis Spatholobi)
Liu Zhi Huang (Herba Solidaginis)
Mo Gu Xiao (Caulis Hyptis Capitatae)
Mu Gua (Fructus Chaenomelis)
Wei Ling Xian (Radix et Rhizoma Clematidis)
Yan Hu Suo (Rhizoma Corydalis)
Zhi Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle)
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
* Because of the blood-invigorating nature of this formula, this formula 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.
* Please consult your doctor if you present with fever and a one-sided back pain.
* Please consult your doctor if you have pain radiating to the extremities accompanied by a sudden loss of bladder or bowel control.
