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How Do Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniations Occur?
There are 7 spinal bones in our neck and 5 in our waist. There are cartilage structures called discs between these bones. Discs contribute to the mobility of the spine and help distribute the loads on the spine evenly. Desk workers who do not move enough are potential herniated disc patients. Since those with overweight problems and obesity put extra load on their bodies, the disc between the vertebrae expands rapidly and causes a hernia. Especially in people who do not do any physical activity, all the load is transferred to the spine because their muscles are not strong enough. When extra load is placed on the spine, the risk of suffering from a herniated disc increases. People who constantly sit or stand get a herniated disc. Decreasing fluid in the discs due to old age, alcohol use, heavy lifting, sudden adverse movements cause lumbar herniation.
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What are the Symptoms of Cervical Herniation?
If you have symptoms such as neck pain, numbness in the arm, numbness, tingling, loss of reflexes, or weakness, you should consult a doctor immediately. It is often accompanied by severe pain, numbness and tingling, starting from the neck, spreading to the shoulder, back, shoulder blade and extending to the arm. It is often one-sided. The person may not be able to sleep at night due to pain. Sometimes there is no response to painkillers. Physical therapy methods may not be curative.
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How Does Acupuncture Affect the Body?
Acupuncture is found in the body and has natural pain relieving properties. It activates the endorphin hormone. Thus, the patient's pain ends. With the effect of acupuncture, muscle spasm complaints decrease and edema in the body can be resolved. Adrenal glands stimulated by acupuncture secrete cortisone, which affects the resolution of edema in the tissues in the hernia area, thus eliminating the pressure on the veins and nerves. The patient is psychologically relieved thanks to the hormones that have a calming effect triggered by acupuncture treatment.
The needles used during the treatment must be disposable (single use). Since the needles are as thin as a strand of hair, no pain is felt when they penetrate the body. You may experience very mild pain or a feeling of warmth in the e area.
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How is Acupuncture Applied in Cervical Hernia?
With body and ear acupuncture, It solves the edema in the hernia area thanks to the release of depot cortisone. It can also reduce pain because it relieves pressure.
In the first session, the pain-relieving effect first manifests itself and the patient's pain decreases. In subsequent sessions, the therapeutic effect becomes evident and the hernia begins to regress anatomically. At this stage, the biochemical-biophysical process is operated. The paravertebral muscles around the spine become stronger and posture improves. Regional blood circulation increases and the repair mechanism begins to work. Degeneration (deterioration) in the structures that make up the disc stops and these structural elements begin to renew.
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