Can ankylosing spondylitis be treated with scraping?

Ankylosing spondylitis is a relatively common disease. As the disease progresses and the condition worsens, it can cause spinal stiffness and fibrosis. If not treated in time, it can easily cause joint stiffness and difficulty in movement, and in severe cases, it can lead to spinal joint deformities. In order to improve ankylosing spondylitis, some people choose scraping. Scraping has the effect of dredging meridians, detoxifying and dispersing cold, but it can only have a relieving effect. It is best to seek medical treatment.

Early treatment of ankylosing spondylitis can relieve pain and reduce spinal stiffness, inhibit the progression of symptoms, and prevent deformities. For treatment, drug therapy can be used, mainly non-steroidal drugs, such as Celebrex, Voltaren, Naproxen, etc. Appropriate massage, physical therapy, etc. are also beneficial. In addition, pay attention to your walking and daily posture, and be sure to maintain body balance.

No matter what treatment is used for ankylosing spondylitis, the effect is relatively slow. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the internal cause of ankylosing spondylitis is deficiency of both the kidney and the Du meridians, and the external cause is wind-cold. Diet therapy can be used. It is recommended to eat more foods rich in plant protein and trace elements, which can promote the metabolism of muscles, bones, joints, and tendons, and help repair lesions.

Scraping and cupping therapy for ankylosing spondylitis can improve blood circulation in the spine and have a certain therapeutic effect on the disease. However, this type of treatment is very irritating, so be careful! During treatment, do not scratch the skin to avoid infection. After ankylosing spondylitis is diagnosed, patients must have a full understanding and correct knowledge of the disease and actively cooperate with treatment. In addition to receiving correct treatment, patients should also check their bodies, exercise, and keep warm. During the course of ankylosing spondylitis, especially during the acute phase, joint function exercises should be performed. Joint function exercise is as important as treatment.