SaroEpic Acupuncture

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Today I am talking about spinal cord pain causes and acupuncture treatment points.

Causes of spinal cord pain.

There are many structures in the lumbar spine that can cause pain - any irritation to the nerve roots that exit the spine, joint problems, the discs themselves, the bones and the muscles - can all be a source of pain.

Many lumbar spine conditions are interrelated. For example, joint instability can lead to disc degeneration, which in turn can put pressure on the nerve roots, etc.

The following outlines the more common causes of lower back pain:

Muscular Problems

The most common cause of lower back pain is muscle strain or other muscle problems. Strain due to heavy lifting, bending, or other arduous or repetitive use can be quite painful, but muscle strains usually heal within a few days or weeks.

Degenerated Discs

Intervertebral discs are spongy pads that act as shock absorbers between each of the lumbar spine's vertebrae. Disc degeneration can create pain in the disc space. 

Lumbar Disc Herniation

Herniated discs are most common in the lumbar spine. A herniated disc may happen suddenly due to injury or heavy lifting or happen slowly as a part of general wear and tear on the spine. Leg pain (sciatica) is the most common symptom of a herniated disc.

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

The sacroiliac joint, which connects with the bottom of the lumbar spine and the top of the tailbone, can cause lower back pain and/or sciatica pain if there is any type of dysfunction in the joint that allows too much movement or restricts normal movement.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis in the lower back is sometimes called facet joint arthritis. Aging and wear and tear can cause the cartilage covering the facet joints in the back of the spine to become worn and frayed. Excess friction can produce bone spurs and joint swelling that cause tenderness, pressure to the nerve, and limited range of motion.

Thanks for Spine-health.com

Acupuncture points for spinal cord injuries / pain.

Gv 14, 11, 6, 5, 2.

1. All points are important.
2. Use always fresh needle.
3. Treatment time 25 min.
4. After removed needle, finger pressure important every point 30 seconds.
5. Exercise is probably effective in preventing recurrences in those with pain that has lasted more than six weeks.

I have attached exercise method. Please explain to patients.

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Hi,

Today we discuss about tinnitus causes and acupuncture point.

Tinnitus is the perception of sound within the human ear (ringing of the ears) when no external sound is present.

Tinnitus is not a disease, but a condition that can result from a wide range of underlying causes. 

The most common causes include: neurological damage ear infections, oxidative stress, emotional stress, foreign objects in the ear, nasal allergies that prevent (or induce) fluid drain, wax build-up, and exposure to loud sounds. 

Acupuncture points for ear ringing : 

St 7

si 16, 19, 5

bl 8

tw (te) 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 17, 18, 19, 22.

Gb 4, 6, 10, 11, 42, 43, 44

Gv 20.

I have attached 10  major points image for tinnitus. 

Use always fresh needle. 

Best needle size: Gauge .25mm/length 40mm.

Don't use needle for si 17,  si 5 only. (Just finger pressure 30 seconds only enough this two points.)

Total patients sittings 20 days. ( 7 days once ). This problem completely solve. 

Please contact well experienced acupuncturist.

Causes of tinnitus.

A number of health conditions can cause or worsen tinnitus. In many cases, an exact cause is never found.

A common cause of tinnitus is inner ear cell damage. Tiny, delicate hairs in your inner ear move in relation to the pressure of sound waves. This triggers ear cells to release an electrical signal through a nerve from your ear (auditory nerve) to your brain. Your brain interprets these signals as sound. If the hairs inside your inner ear are bent or broken, they can "leak" random electrical impulses to your brain, causing tinnitus.

Other causes of tinnitus include other ear problems, chronic health conditions, and injuries or conditions that affect the nerves in your ear or the hearing center in your brain.

Common causes of tinnitus.

In many people, tinnitus is caused by one of these conditions:

Age-related hearing loss. For many people, hearing worsens with age, usually starting around age 60. Hearing loss can cause tinnitus. The medical term for this type of hearing loss is presbycusis.  

Exposure to loud noise. Loud noises, such as those from heavy equipment, chain saws and firearms, are common sources of noise-related hearing loss. Portable music devices, such as MP3 players or iPods, also can cause noise-related hearing loss if played loudly for long periods. Tinnitus caused by short-term exposure, such as attending a loud concert, usually goes away; long-term exposure to loud sound can cause permanent damag.  

Earwax blockage. Earwax protects your ear canal by trapping dirt and slowing the growth of bacteria. When too much earwax accumulates, it becomes too hard to wash away naturally, causing hearing loss or irritation of the eardrum, which can lead to tinnitus.  

Ear bone changes. Stiffening of the bones in your middle ear (otosclerosis) may affect your hearing and cause tinnitus. This condition, caused by abnormal bone growth, tends to run in families.

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