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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, and sudden adverse movements cause herniated disc.
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What are the symptoms of herniated disc?
If you have symptoms of simultaneous lower back and leg pain, leg numbness, numbness, tingling, loss of reflexes, inability to stand up while sitting, incontinence, or weakness, you should consult a doctor immediately. It often progresses with pain and numbness and tingling, starting from the waist and extending from the back to the leg and foot.
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How does acupuncture affect the body?
Acupuncture activates the endorphin hormone in the body, which has natural pain relieving properties. Thus, the patient's pain ends. With the strong relaxing effect of acupuncture, muscle spasm complaints decrease and edema in the body is 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 most attractive thing about acupuncture is that it has no side effects. While there are no complications during the treatment, it is an extremely relaxing treatment option.
The needles used during the treatment must be disposable (single use). Since the needles are as thin as a hair, they While no pain is felt when they are stuck in the needle, you may experience very mild pain or a feeling of warmth in the needle area.
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How is acupuncture applied in low back pain?
Body and Ear acupuncture or just ear acupuncture solves the edema in the hernia area thanks to the release of stored cortisone in the body. Since it relieves the pressure, it can greatly reduce the pain.
The pain-relieving effect first manifests itself in the first session. 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. The body's "Immune System" becomes stronger.
It should be noted that; The patient can continue his normal life during the acupuncture treatment process. In addition, acupuncture treatment does not include the side effects of drug treatment and the risks of surgical treatments.
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