Many people suffer from lower back pain even though no specific issues are found in hospital examinations. When structural problems such as disc herniation or spinal stenosis are not evident on imaging yet the pain persists, this may indeed be back pain stemming from an energy imbalance. Put simply, an energy imbalance refers to a state where strength cannot enter the lower back. From a Korean medicine perspective, issues with the kidneys, stomach, uterus, intestines, and more can weaken the strength in the lower back, causing chronic back pain.
Today, I would like to talk about back pain caused by 'hwa-byung' (anger syndrome). Hwa-byung occurs due to unresolved emotional issues experienced in daily life, whether one expresses anger or not. Such anger, annoyance, and stress drive the body's qi up into the upper body, ultimately leaving the lower body deficient in energy. This causes various upper body symptoms such as chest tightness, eye problems, throat swelling, and headaches, while simultaneously leading to lower body problems including indigestion, diarrhea, weakness in the legs, and lower back issues.
If one only treats the back problem without resolving the energy imbalance caused by hwa-byung, it is difficult to expect fundamental improvement no matter what treatment is applied.
At first, major abnormalities may not appear on examinations, but if the problem persists, structural changes can develop, leading to conditions like disc herniation or stenosis.
If chronic back pain continues, it is necessary to receive a diagnosis regarding the energetic aspect of the lower back as well. INI Korean Medicine Clinic diagnoses and treats by taking into account all structural, energetic, and conscious states of the body. Rather than enduring temporary pain with simple painkillers, finding and resolving the root cause can yield completely different results. Please consider receiving a professional diagnosis.
