Things You'll Need:
- Moxa stick
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Step 1
Peel the wrapping from a stick of moxa, exposing about half of the herb underneath. Light the exposed end of the stick and extinguish the flame. The moxa should remain hot and smoking.
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Step 2
Treat lower back pain by lying on your stomach and pulling up your shirt. Hand the moxa stick to a partner and have the partner wave the moxa stick over your lower back, holding the stick so that the burning end is pointing toward your back and the stick is about 1/2 inch above your skin.
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Step 3
Have your partner continue to wave the stick, concentrating on the area of your back that is parallel with your pubic bone. The waving should be slow and continue for 15 minutes before you extinguish the stick.
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Step 4
Treat upper back pain by waving the moxa stick over your right arm and along the right side of your face. These areas of your body contain the energy meridian for the small intestine, which needs to be stimulated to relieve upper back pain.
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Step 5
Extinguish the stick by tapping off excess ash and rubbing the end on a hard, flat, inflammable surface. Save the remainder of the stick, as it can be used again.
