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8. Yuan: I am 40 years old and gave birth three months ago. Now I experience pain in my lower legs and heels in the morning and evening, as well as wrist and finger joint pain. I can barely make a fist in the morning, and my lower back is also sore. Can traditional Chinese medicine treat this condition?

Answer: This is collectively known as “postpartum wind,” which includes peripartum muscle and joint injuries as well as pregnancy-induced reactive changes. Traditional Chinese medicine’s methods of dispelling wind and dampness, and promoting blood circulation and removing stasis are effective.