(227) Q & A: Foot drop

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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