Back Support Acute (AC)

• 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

• Analgesic influence to relieve pain
• Anti-inflammatory action to reduce pain and inflammation
• Muscle-relaxant effect to alleviate muscle spasms and cramps

• 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.

• Eat a diet with a wide variety of raw vegetables and fruits, and whole grain cereals to ensure a complete supply of nutrients for the bones, nerves, and muscles.
• Adequate intake of calcium is essential for the repair and rebuilding of bones, tendons, cartilage, and connective tissues.
• Fresh pineapples are recommended as they contain bromelain, an enzyme that is excellent in reducing inflammation. If the consumption of fresh pineapples causes stomach upset, eat it after meals.
• To relieve cramps and spasms, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, especially those high in potassium, such as bananas and oranges. Also drink an adequate amount of warm water.
• Adequate intake of minerals, such as calcium and potassium, is essential for pain management. Deficiency of these minerals will lead to spasms, cramps, and tense muscles.
• Avoid red meat and seafood in the diet as they contain high levels of uric acid, which puts added strain on the kidneys.
  
• Avoid cold beverages, ice cream, caffeine, sugar, tomatoes, milk, and dairy products.
  

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.

• Radix Paeoniae Alba;
• Radix Cyathulae;
• Cortex Eucommiae;
• Radix Puerariae Lobatae;
• Ramulus Cinnamomi;
• Caulis Vanieriae;
• Caulis Spatholobi;
• Herba Solidaginis;
• Caulis Hyptis Capitate;
• Fructus Chaenomelis;
• Radix et Rhizoma Clematidis;
• Rhizoma Corydalis;
• Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle;