Cai Kaizhou (Dean of Cai Kaizhou Natural Orthopedic Clinic) What is scoliosis and flexion deformity scoliosis? Scoliosis is the rotational deformation of spinal alignment. Because of the deformation of thoracic vertebrae, the movement of ribs is reduced, and the cardiopulmonary function will be unbalanced in severe cases. Lumbar deformation is easy to cause chronic back pain and imbalance of digestive system and genitourinary system. If the scoliosis angle is too large, some need surgery, and the treatment focuses on bone fusion and steel nail internal fixation. Non-surgical treatment focuses on the exercise of muscle and cardiopulmonary function, which can restore the balance of the body by strengthening muscle strength and improving visceral function. Why is scoliosis? Part of the causes of scoliosis are related to heredity, as well as vertebral dysplasia, muscular dystrophy, polio, nervous system disorders, tuberculosis infection, degenerative diseases and so on. It can also cause spinal deformation. Vertebral deformation in the elderly not only has lateral curvature but also combines with anterior curvature. It is often due to long-term poor posture, pelvic skew and muscle weakness in the back, which leads to body forward bending, intervertebral disc degeneration and spinal fracture, so the height will be lower than that of young people by more than 3 cm. These complicated situations are closely related to living habits, so the treatment of scoliosis should start with improving living habits. What about scoliosis? German chiropractor Schroth divides the body into three parts: 1. Shoulders and upper limbs, 2. Abdominal muscles and back muscles, and 3. Pelvis and lower limbs. Exercise is used to treat scoliosis, prevent angle deterioration, eliminate pain and increase vital capacity. In my natural orthopedic therapy, the method of treating scoliosis combines sports medicine and Chinese medicine theory, and divides exercise into three parts, represented by acupuncture points respectively. 1.*** Houxi point, exercise the muscle strength of upper limbs and shoulders and neck to pull the body upward. 2.*** waist Mingmen point, exercise the core muscles to stabilize the spine. 3.*** Foot Yongquan point, adjust pelvic skew, flat foot and hallux valgus with corrective insoles to achieve bone balance. * * * Hand Houxi Point Hand Houxi Point is one of the eight acupoints in the human body and belongs to the small intestine meridian. Pressing Houxi point can naturally contract the abdomen and straighten the spine. How to find Houxi point? When making a fist, the bump at the end of the palm print of the fifth finger is. Pressing Houxi point at any time is a good helper to treat scoliosis. When sitting in the office, press your hands on the Houxi point on the desktop and feel the reaction of the desktop. The triceps brachii and latissimus dorsi on the shoulder strongly support the spine. Cai Kaizhou (Dean of Cai Kaizhou Natural Orthopedic Clinic) What is scoliosis and flexion deformity scoliosis? Scoliosis is the rotational deformation of spinal alignment. Because of the deformation of thoracic vertebrae, the movement of ribs is reduced, and the cardiopulmonary function will be unbalanced in severe cases. Lumbar deformation is easy to cause chronic back pain and imbalance of digestive system and genitourinary system. If the scoliosis angle is too large, some need surgery, and the treatment focuses on bone fusion and steel nail internal fixation. Non-surgical treatment focuses on the exercise of muscle and cardiopulmonary function, which can restore the balance of the body by strengthening muscle strength and improving visceral function. Why is scoliosis? Part of the causes of scoliosis are related to heredity, as well as vertebral dysplasia, muscular dystrophy, polio, nervous system disorders, tuberculosis infection, degenerative diseases and so on. It can also cause spinal deformation. Vertebral deformation in the elderly not only has lateral curvature but also combines with anterior curvature. It is often due to long-term poor posture, pelvic skew and muscle weakness in the back, which leads to body forward bending, intervertebral disc degeneration and spinal fracture, so the height will be lower than that of young people by more than 3 cm. These complicated situations are closely related to living habits, so the treatment of scoliosis should start with improving living habits. What about scoliosis? German chiropractor Schroth divides the body into three parts: 1. Shoulders and upper limbs, 2. Abdominal muscles and back muscles, and 3. Pelvis and lower limbs. Exercise is used to treat scoliosis, prevent angle deterioration, eliminate pain and increase vital capacity. In my natural orthopedic therapy, the method of treating scoliosis combines sports medicine and Chinese medicine theory, and divides exercise into three parts, represented by acupuncture points respectively. 1.*** Houxi point, exercise the muscle strength of upper limbs and shoulders and neck to pull the body upward. 2.*** waist Mingmen point, exercise the core muscles to stabilize the spine. 3.*** Foot Yongquan point, adjust pelvic skew, flat foot and hallux valgus with corrective insoles to achieve bone balance. * * * Hand Houxi Point Hand Houxi Point is one of the eight acupoints in the human body and belongs to the small intestine meridian. Pressing Houxi point can naturally contract the abdomen and straighten the spine. How to find Houxi point? When making a fist, the bump at the end of the palm print of the fifth finger is. Pressing Houxi point at any time is a good helper to treat scoliosis. When sitting in the office, press your hands on the Houxi point on the desktop and feel the reaction of the desktop. The triceps brachii and latissimus dorsi on the shoulder strongly support the spine. When walking, don't carry a backpack or something. You can help the shoulder and neck muscles to support the spine by making a fist with empty hands, swinging your arms and holding your head high. I strongly recommend Nordic walking stick, which has a special handle design and a stress platform on the left and right sides. You can use a walking stick to exercise at the Houxi point in your hand and deliberately stretch your body upwards. Practice 15 minutes at least every day to exercise the muscles of your upper limbs, shoulders, neck and upper back, which can make your shoulders become an upward force and straighten your spine. This kind of exercise can also help your rib muscles and increase your vital capacity. The height of Nordic walking stick should be adjusted to the Zhongshan point between breast and breast, which is an important vibration point of human upper body. It has the function of supporting the forward deformation of the spine, so that patients who lean forward and walk unsteadily can hold their heads up and hold their chests. Keep exercising for three weeks in the right way, and you will see the initial effect. * * * Lumbar Mingmen Point Location Mingmen Point is directly behind the navel and is the center point of the lumbar curve relative to the third lumbar vertebral body. The normal curve of lumbar spine is convex forward, Mingmen point is forward, navel is backward, and abdominal muscles are tight. Due to the sedentary lifestyle, the lumbar spine bends forward, which increases the pressure on the intervertebral disc, leading to disc herniation and degeneration, which will aggravate scoliosis. With bare hands, pressing directly on both sides of the spine behind the navel with "rubbing the kidney with both fists" can make the spine straight. A more effective method is to use the elasticity of the right bandage, take the kneecap as the support point, shrink the navel backwards and lead the Mingmen point forward. This can strengthen the core muscles and become a habit after repeated practice. * * * Patients with scoliosis at Yongquan point on the sole often have flat feet and hallux valgus. Due to the imbalance of foot bones, the pelvis is skewed, which in turn causes scoliosis. Therefore, to treat scoliosis, we must correct the long and short feet and protect the arch of the foot. Yongquan point, located in the anterior arch, should be given proper support and * * *, which can make the core muscles more powerful. This support will also prevent the front arch from collapsing, because the reaction force accumulated on the hard and flat artificial ground will damage the ankle strap and bone structure of the foot, and the full contact orthotic insole can play a protective role. The hard skin of the foot is the uneven accumulation of plantar pressure, which leads to the death of epidermal cells. It can also be cured by pressure-equalizing insoles and gait correction. In a word, using the trinity of Houxi point, Mingmen point and Yongquan point to correct scoliosis can not only straighten the spine, relieve pain and increase vital capacity, but also be a fitness method that every patient and family can practice. Using natural anatomy and acupoint principle, people can exercise easily in daily life, be willing to experience, form habits and become natural, which can alleviate the pain of scoliosis patients and improve their quality of life. This article is taken from Orthopedic Self-Healing Chart/Cai Kaizhou (Dean of Cai Kaizhou Natural Orthopedic Clinic)/Symptoms of raw water culture of scoliosis. The American Association of Neurosurgeons (AANS) points out that the possible signs and symptoms of scoliosis include uneven shoulders on both sides, and one or both shoulder blades may protrude. The center of the head and pelvis are not in a straight line. One or both hips have higher ribs. The skin appearance and texture of unbalanced lumbar spine changes, such as dimples, hairy plaques or abnormal colors. A study pointed out that about 23% of patients with primary scoliosis will have back pain symptoms at the first visit. 10% patients have potential related diseases, such as spondylolisthesis, syringomyelia, tethered spinal cord, disc herniation or spinal tumor. However, if patients with scoliosis have more serious symptoms than mild back discomfort, it is recommended to make an overall evaluation to understand the causes of pain. Scoliosis may also affect lung function due to the change of thoracic shape and size. Recent tests on patients with mild or moderate scoliosis also show that lung function may decline. Does scoliosis have to be treated? Should a stent be used to correct scoliosis? Mayo Clinic in the United States pointed out that most children with mild scoliosis do not need treatment and correction. Children with moderate scoliosis need to be followed up every 4 to 6 months to confirm whether the degree of scoliosis has changed. The criteria for evaluating the degree of scoliosis include gender, severity of scoliosis, scoliosis type, scoliosis position and bone maturity. Scoliosis correction stent For children with moderate scoliosis whose bones are still growing, doctors may suggest using stents for correction and stop using them after the bones no longer grow. Stent can not reverse or cure scoliosis, but it can prevent scoliosis from worsening. Scoliosis correction surgery Severe scoliosis is more likely to deteriorate with time, so doctors may also recommend surgery to reduce the degree of spinal distortion and avoid the aggravation of symptoms. The most common corrective surgery is spinal fusion. Surgeons will combine the two vertebrae so that they cannot move separately, and use metal rods, hooks, wires and other equipment to help the spine remain stable and straight during bone fusion. References: aans/ patients/neurosurgery-conditions-and-treatment/diseases-conditions/scoliosis/diagnosis-treatment /DRC-2035072 1