《病源论》云∶肾主腰，肾经虚损，风冷乘之，故腰痛也。又，邪客于足太阴之络，令
人腰
腰痛
伤腰
《养生方》云∶饮食勿即卧，久作气病，令腰痛疼。
又云∶笑多则肾转腰痛。
《千金方》杜仲酒方治五种腰痛方∶
桑寄生 杜仲 鹿茸 桂心
四味分等，末，服方寸匕，日三。
又方∶治腰脊疼不随方∶
鹿角去上皮取白者，熬黄，末，酒服方寸匕，日三。特禁生鱼，余不禁。新者良，陈者
不任
《录验方》治腰脚疼，不可忍，不能立。胡麻散方∶
取胡麻熬令香，于臼内捣碎，即以纱罗筛之数之，筛之若不数筛，即脂出，不可筛，令
皮日
及饮。蜜汤、羹汁等并得服，亦无禁。
《短剧方》云∶灸腰痛法∶
令病患正 立，以竹杖注地，度至脐，以度注地，背正灸脊骨上，随年壮。灸竟，藏竹，
勿
带
又，侠两旁各一寸，复灸之，为横三穴，间一寸也。
又，灸腰目小邪，在尻上左右陷处是也。
《葛氏方》治卒腰痛不得俯仰方∶
正倚（于义反）立，竹以度其人足下至脐，断竹，反以度之背后，当脊中。灸竹上头处，
追年
又方∶去穷骨上一寸，灸七壮。其左右各一寸，灸七壮。
《范汪方》治腰卒痛，拘急不得喘息，若醉饱，得之欲死，大豆紫汤方∶
大豆（一斗，熬令焦） 好酒（二斗）
二物，合煮令热沸，随人多少，服令醉。
《医门方》疗卒腰痛不得转侧方∶
鹿角一枚，长五六寸，截之。烧鹿角令赤，纳酒中浸之。须臾又燥，还纳酒中。如此数
度破
《诸病源候论》说：肾主宰腰部，若肾经虚损，风冷之邪乘虚侵袭，就会导致腰痛。另外，邪气客居于足太阴脾经的络脉，也会使人出现腰痛、伤腰的症状。
《养生方》说：饮食之后不要立即躺卧，否则日久会形成气病，导致腰痛疼痛。
《千金方》中的杜仲酒方，用于治疗五种类型的腰痛：
桑寄生、杜仲、鹿茸、桂心。
将这四味药按等量比例处理，研磨成粉末，每次服用一方寸匕的药量，每日三次。
另一个方子：治疗腰脊疼痛且活动不利的方子：
取鹿角，去掉外层表皮，只取白色的部分，炒至微黄，研成粉末，用酒送服一方寸匕，每日三次。特别禁止食用生鱼，其他食物不禁。新制的鹿角效果较好，陈旧的则效力不足。
《录验方》治疗腰脚剧痛，难以忍受，甚至无法站立。胡麻散方：
取胡麻炒至香气溢出，在臼中捣碎，然后用纱罗多次筛选。如果筛选次数不够，胡麻的油脂就会流出，导致无法通过筛网。建议每天配合饮食服用。蜜汤、肉羹汁等都可以用来送服，也没有禁忌。
《短剧方》说：艾灸治疗腰痛的方法：
让患者正直站立，用竹杖抵住地面，测量从竹杖触地点到患者肚脐的长度，以此长度作为标准，在背部正对脊柱的位置进行艾灸，灸治的壮数随患者年龄而定。灸完后，收藏好竹杖，不要随身携带（以免再次误用）。
另外，在脊柱两侧各距离一寸处，再各灸一穴，共三个穴位，间距为一寸。
还有，灸“腰目”这一小邪气所在之处，位于尾骨上方左右的凹陷处。
《葛氏方》治疗突然腰痛，无法弯腰和仰身：
让患者正直站立，用竹子测量从患者脚底到肚脐的距离，折断竹子，再用这段竹子反向测量其背后，定位在脊柱正中。在竹子上标记的头部对应位置进行艾灸，壮数随年龄而定。
另一个方子：在尾骨（穷骨）上一寸处，灸七壮。其左右各距离一寸处，也各灸七壮。
《范汪方》治疗突然发作的腰痛，身体拘急痉挛，不能喘息，如果是醉酒后或饱食后得此病，痛苦欲死，使用大豆紫汤方：
大豆（一斗，炒至焦黑）、好酒（二斗）。
将这两样东西合在一起煮，直到沸腾变热，根据患者的酒量多少，让患者喝到醉酒的程度。
《医门方》治疗突然腰痛，无法转身侧卧：
取一枚鹿角，长五六寸，将其截断。烧红鹿角，放入酒中浸泡。片刻后又变干，再放回酒中。如此反复数次。
The *Zhubing Yuanhou Lun* (Treatise on the Pathogenesis and Manifestations of All Diseases) states: The Kidney governs the lower back. If the Kidney meridian is deficient and damaged, Wind-Cold pathogens may invade it, thus causing lower back pain. Furthermore, if pathogenic factors lodge in the collaterals of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian, it causes lower back pain and injury to the waist.
The *Yangsheng Fang* (Prescriptions for Nourishing Life) states: One should not lie down immediately after eating; doing so over time leads to Qi disorders, resulting in painful lower backache.
It also states: Excessive laughter can cause the Kidney to shift or malfunction, leading to lower back pain.
The *Qianjin Fang* (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) contains the Duzhong Wine Prescription for treating five types of lower back pain:
Sanjisheng (Taxilli Herba), Duzhong (Eucommiae Cortex), Lurong (Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum), Guixin (Cinnamomi Ramulus).
These four herbs are taken in equal proportions, ground into powder, and administered as one "Fangcunbi" (a measure roughly equivalent to a square inch spoonful) per dose, three times daily.
Another prescription: For treating lower back and spinal pain with limited mobility:
Take deer antler, remove the outer epidermis, and use only the white interior. Roast it until yellowish, grind into powder, and take with wine, one "Fangcunbi" per dose, three times daily. Raw fish is strictly prohibited; other foods are allowed. Fresh deer antler is preferred; aged ones are less effective.
The *Luyan Fang* (Verified Prescriptions) treats severe lower back and leg pain that is unbearable and prevents standing. Huma San (Sesame Powder) Prescription:
Take sesame seeds, roast them until fragrant, crush them in a mortar, and sift through gauze multiple times. If not sifted sufficiently, the oil will leak out, making sifting impossible. It is recommended to take this with meals. Honey water, soup, or gravy can be used to swallow it, with no dietary restrictions.
The *Duanju Fang* (Short Drama Prescriptions) describes moxibustion for lower back pain:
Have the patient stand upright. Place a bamboo stick against the ground and measure up to the navel. Use this length as a guide to locate the point on the spine directly opposite the navel on the back. Perform moxibustion at this point on the spine, with the number of moxa cones (Zhuang) corresponding to the patient's age. After moxibustion, store the bamboo stick away and do not carry it.
Additionally, moxa points located one cun lateral to the midline on both sides should be treated, creating three horizontal points spaced one cun apart.
Also, treat the "Xiao Xie" (Minor Evil) located at the "Yao Mu" (Eye of the Waist), which is found in the depressions on either side above the sacrum.
The *Ge Shi Fang* (Ge Family Prescriptions) treats sudden lower back pain preventing flexion and extension:
Have the patient stand upright. Measure from the sole of the foot to the navel using a bamboo stick. Break the bamboo stick and use it to measure backwards from the feet to the back, locating the midpoint of the spine. Moxa the point corresponding to the head end of the bamboo stick on the back, with the number of Zhuang corresponding to the patient's age.
Another prescription: At one cun above the coccyx (Qionggu), perform seven Zhuang of moxibustion. Also, perform seven Zhuang at points one cun to the left and right of this point.
The *Fan Wang Fang* treats sudden severe lower back pain with stiffness, spasms, and inability to breathe deeply. If contracted after drunkenness or overeating, causing extreme suffering, use the Dadou Zi Tang (Black Soybean Decoction):
Dadou (Glycine Max Seed), roasted until charred (one dou); Hao Jiu (Good Wine), two dou.
Boil these two ingredients together until hot and boiling. Administer according to the patient's tolerance, drinking until intoxicated.
The *Yimen Fang* (Medical Gate Prescriptions) treats sudden lower back pain preventing turning or side-lying:
Take one deer antler, five to six cun long, and cut it. Heat the deer antler until red-hot, then immerse it in wine. When it cools and dries, return it to the wine. Repeat this process several times.