Q: I have a friend that recently had back surgery for a herniated disk. During his recovery he has developed numbness and weakness in his right foot making it difficult to walk.
Is there an effective treatment for foot drop?
A: Treatment
Acupuncture
Left side: SI3, UB62
Right side: +HT8, +SP2, -LV1, -SP1 (SP tonification with 4 needles)
Formula: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang modification
Huang Qi 12g
Ren Shen 8g
Bai Zhu 8g
Gan Cao 8g
Dang Gui 4g
Chen Pi 4g
Sheng Mai 2.4g
Chai Hu 2.4g
Huai Niu Xi 8g
Du Zhong 8g
Mu Gua 8g