Intervertebral Disc Herniation

Intervertebral herniation is a common condition. It occurs more frequently in individuals over 40 (though it can be diagnosed at younger ages). The cause is degeneration of muscular and connective tissues. With age, the spine essentially "settles"—vertebrae compress closer together, intervertebral discs flatten and protrude beyond the spinal column. The result is compression of nerve roots, leading to acute pain in the lower back and legs.

Spondylolisthesis

This condition affects 5-7% of the population, though it is diagnosed far less frequently (people often simply ignore chronic lower back pain). In spondylolisthesis, the pedicle of one vertebra (typically the 5th lumbar) becomes deformed, causing the vertebra to "slip" onto the one below, protruding either forward or backward. The affected segment of the spine resembles a staircase rather than a column.

Symptoms are similar—pain in the lower back, sometimes in the buttocks, rarely radiating to the lower extremities. The displaced vertebra may compress nerve roots extending from the spinal cord, resulting in pain.

Bekhterev's Disease

Also known as ankylosing spondylitis. Predominantly affects men, both elderly and young. Women account for less than one-sixth of all patients.

Primarily manifests as pain and stiffness in the lower back, aching pain in the hip region, and constant tension in back muscles. The cause is inflammation of the spinal joints and ligaments. This is a chronic progressive disease, meaning that after affecting the lumbar spine, the inflammation spreads to the cervical and thoracic regions. Moreover, over time, connective tissues of internal organs, the cardiovascular system, kidneys, lungs, and even eyes may be affected.

All the described conditions are associated with the posterior median meridian. If any part of the meridian is closed or blocked, various diseases appear.

Three Zones of Energy Stagnation Exist:

Upper zone (cervical region and occipital area) Consequences: headaches, rapid fatigue, reduced work capacity, irritability, poor vision, persistent rhinitis, frequent colds.

Middle zone (area between shoulder blades) Consequences: heart and lung problems.

Lower zone (lumbar and sacral region) Consequences: impaired nutrition to all pelvic organs, kidneys, bladder, large intestine, reproductive system.

If we remove these blockages, we can treat any disease. To accomplish this, it is essential to understand and diagnose very precisely which specific process is occurring in the patient. Only Su Jok acupuncture diagnostics can enable this.

This photograph shows all the major spinal problems.

Causes of Intervertebral Hernia Development:

Lack of movement, absence of adequate circulation, weak back muscles, and insufficient fluid intake. The disc is like a sponge. Without hydration, it dries out and deteriorates. Therefore, it is necessary to drink 300-400 ml of plain water on an empty stomach in the morning.

The worst movement for the disc is lifting heavy objects combined with twisting the upper body. The vertebrae compress the disc on one side, stretching its fibrous capsule.

Other causes of disc herniation include spinal trauma and aging.

The danger of herniation is compression of blood vessels and nerves. This is the cause of back pain.

Treatment of Spinal Problems

Projections of the Spine on the Hand and Foot

In this correspondence system, the spine is located on the hand and foot. The cervical spine is located at the wrist joint and ankle joint. Massage or exercises help in treating pain. The lumbar region is located in the shoulder joint area. The thoracic region is in the elbow area.

The cervical spine has a weak muscular framework and is very frequently injured. The most common causes are pain following automobile accidents and so-called diving injuries.

Symptoms of Cervical Spine Herniation

I am showing a very important correspondence scheme between endocrine glands and the seven cervical vertebrae. Treatment of cervical vertebrae leads to restoration of the corresponding gland's function. When diagnosing cervical vertebrae, you also identify problems in the endocrine gland.

Thoracic Spine

Each thoracic vertebra corresponds to a specific internal organ. If there is a lung problem, there will always be a problem with the 2nd thoracic vertebra.

Lumbar Spine

Pain syndrome is often combined with frequent urination, exacerbation of inflammation in the prostate gland and rectum. Pain in the sacral region often manifests during prolonged sitting, coughing, or with significant physical exertion.

Competent treatment of the spine will allow complete restoration of the body's systems.

Psychological Aspects of Back Pain

Cervical Spine

Pain in the cervical spine often occurs in principled and stubborn people.

Patients suffering from this pain refuse to consider situations from different perspectives. This is especially true of elderly people. Neck pain often occurs in combination with knee pain. Our recommendation: learn to be more flexible!

Thoracic Spine

The area reflecting our mood. Problems begin when a person focuses on past problems. Feelings of guilt about past events, inability to let go of thoughts about them. Feelings of sadness, depression, despair, lack of self-confidence. As a result, the person begins to experience pain in the thoracic region, becomes hunched, bends over—this indicates having taken on an unbearable burden.

Lumbar Spine

Psychologically associated with fear about the future. Very often fear is related to professional incompetence, being overwhelmed by the burden of daily concerns, past failures, disappointment in one's abilities. One should not fixate on this.

Everything needs to be planned out, broken into small stages, and executed clearly.