Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic condition involving inflammation and arthritis of the spine. It more commonly affects the lower spine, pelvis, and sacro-iliac joints. The condition develops gradually and may cause bone fusion, occurring more frequently in males.
Standard medications include NSAIDs like Ibuprofen and naproxen. These carry side effects including skin rashes, eczema, cardiovascular problems, and stomach and kidney problems. These treatments don't slow disease progression or prevent fusion.
Common symptoms involve pain and decreased range of motion as well as tiredness, worsening during cloudy weather or temperature drops.
In TCM, this condition is called “painful bone impediment.” It results from environmental factors (cold, wind) penetrating skin pores and lodging in bones due to weakened defensive energy.
Treatment combines Moxibustion Warm Needle techniques and defensive energy restoring herbal medicine, combined with Dr. Huo's unique healing energy treatments.
Acupuncture research showed decrease in pain, increased range of movement on the spine, ESR levels reduced by half, C-reactive proteins reduced to 25% and even reduced HLA-B27 markers.
*Results may vary from person to person.
