Spondylitis
Spondylitis
refers to a chronic inflammatory rheumatoid disease that begins
with
an inflammation of the iliosacral joints and then progressively affects
different sections of the spinal column in an ascending order. The
supporting
tendons
and ligaments calcify, which results in increasing stiffness. The
cause
is still unknown. The disease is not at all rare. It presents predominantly
in
men and occurs mostly between the age of 20 and 30.
Symptoms
•
Uncharacteristic pain in the joints and
back, as well as iritis (inflammation
of
the iris).
•
Later, progressive rigidity of the spinal
column, which simultaneously becomes
increasingly
round in the area of the chest. In serious cases, gazing
straight
forward becomes difficult.
The disease can also spread to other
joints.
•
Increasing shortness of breath and, in a
small proportion of patients, vision
disturbances.
Suggested
Therapy
Like
rheumatic and arthritic disorders, spondylitis is also one of the indications
for
dry cupping
treatment. The cups stimulate circulation, release tension,
loosen the connective
tissue, and accelerate metabolism
•
Treatments occur twice a week, for a period of 2 months.
•
Following this, one treatment every 4 weeks for an extended period
of
time.
Supplemental
Therapy
•
Homeopathy. The states of pure pain in this disease do not yet allowa
proper
selection
of remedies. Rather, the therapistmust let him or herself be guided
by
changes in the spinal column, which lead to the selection of an effective
remedy.
Organotropic and constitutional treatment offers varied pain relief
or
slowdown of the advancing process until a complete cure is achieved.
•
Oxygen therapy. Application of oxygen therapy is useful.
Alternating
Therapy
•
Neural therapy. Quaddle therapy with local anesthetics above painful
points.
• Physical therapy. Depending on tolerance, heat or cold
applications
•
Baunscheidt therapy. Paravertebral treatment.
•
Canthardin plasters. Paravertebral treatment.
• Acupuncture. Causal therapy.
Spondylosis
Spondylosis
refers to processes similar to degenerative rheumatoid arthritis.
Damage
occurs on the vertebral bodies. Spondylosis is most likely to develop
in
the lower sections of the lumbar and cervical spinal column. Like arthrosis,
degenerative
changes in the spinal column are extremely widespread. These
changes
are found primarily in older persons.
Symptoms
•
Chronic or recurrent back pain.
•
Limited mobility.
•
The generative changes in the cervical
spinal column occasionally cause
pain
in the neck, back of the head, shoulder, and arm, as well as sensory
disturbances
and feelings of weakness in the arm (shoulder–arm syndrome).
•
Spondylosis can lead to acute lumbago or
slipped disk.
Suggested
Therapy
The
application of cupping in diseases of the spinal column can eliminate numerous
complaints,
including changes in the vertebrae.
•
Course of treatment as in spondylitis.
Supplemental
Therapy
•
Homeopathy. The alleviation of symptoms depends on how far advanced
the
degenerative changes in the spinal column are. Nevertheless, relief of
pain
can often still be achieved even in such cases. Selection of remedy
in
accordance with the constitutional event involved in each case.
•
Oxygen therapy. Application can be useful.
Alternating
Therapy
• Neural therapy. Quaddle therapy with local anesthetics
into tender points.
Physical
therapy. Short-wave radiation and other heat
applications.
•
Baunscheidt therapy. Paravertebral therapy.
•
Canthardin plasters. Paravertebral treatment.
• Acupuncture. Causal therapy
Lumbago
Acute
lumbago is the result of pathologic changes in the lumbar spinal column,
especially
of damage to the intervertebral disks, which leads to irritation
of
the nerves that supply the muscles of the back. Lumbago has a sudden
onset,
most commonly after malposture in the back, lifting objects, or carrying
loads.
Symptoms
•
Severe pain that is aggravated by movement
or coughing in the lumbar
area,
forcing the patient to bend forward in relieve posture.
•
Hard, tensed lumbar muscles.
• In slipped disk, pain on the back side of
the leg down to the heel.
Alternating
Therapy
•
Physical therapy. Peat, mud, or sulfur baths; short-wave radiation and
other
heat applications.
•
Baunscheidt therapy. Paravertebral treatment.
•
Canthardin plasters. Paravertebral treatment.
• Acupuncture. Causal therapy
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