Therapy and Treatment
A number of childhood neurological disorders cause so-called central (brain-origin) paralysis — the loss of ability to move the affected muscles. Because the brain-to-muscle connection is lost and contractions no longer occur, the muscles become damaged over time, which is the most significant cause of long-term disability. One method to prevent this is TES, threshold electric stimulation. Impulse – a life-giving force for the muscle All muscle [...]
Have you been struggling with excess weight for years? Do you lose weight only to regain what you lost? Do you try one diet after another? Do you punish yourself but have no idea whether what you are doing is effective?
If so, I will show you a device that can give you an accurate picture of your current metabolism — whether you are burning fat or not. Knowing this is a great help when composing and timing your diet. A special device, Lumen.me, can help you with this.
One of the fundamental tenets of medicine is: “Medicus curat, natura sanat” — the physician treats, nature heals. The essence of physiotherapeutic methods is that, without drugs, they support your body's own self-healing mechanisms so your body can overcome illnesses. Let’s look at the details.
Acupuncture (the word's original meaning is "needle prick") involves inserting very thin needles through the skin into specific points on the body. This procedure is one of the most important methods of traditional Chinese medicine and is most commonly used for pain relief. Nowadays it is increasingly used to promote well-being and to manage stress. Needle-based therapies are used together with many other complementary techniques by practitioners experienced in Chinese medicine […]
It is not easy to find your way among the available devices that provide electrical treatments. Electrotherapy is not a single treatment but consists of different treatment modes. How can you decide which one you might need? This article will help you navigate that. You can also watch it in a video (with subtitles if you wish), with somewhat shortened content.
When in pain, most people immediately reach for tablets, i.e. they take an analgesic. If you only need 1–2 pills, that's not a problem. Those who require long-term medication, however, must reckon with the emergence of side effects. Of course I know most people don't care what tomorrow brings… they just don't want to hurt now. But there is an alternative… TENS treatment is an effective and, moreover, side-effect-free method of pain relief!
Pain is your body's signal warning you that "something is wrong". Although many pain relief methods are available, don't rush into treating it! If the pain appeared suddenly and you don't know the cause, however much you suffer, do not start treating it yourself—seek medical attention immediately. Using pain relief for pain of unknown origin can be dangerous because it may mask the real problem. First the cause of the pain must be determined! The situation is different for a long-known, chronic disease, and so are the treatment options.
In my previous articles about lymphedema I did not mention the possibility of lymphatic reconstruction surgery. However, medicine is constantly changing and developing. With the expanding possibilities of microsurgery we are getting closer to a surgical solution for lymphedema. Because many people may be interested in this option, I asked the expert in the field, lymphatic reconstruction surgeon Dr. Balázs Mohos, to help clarify the topic.
Massage is one of the oldest natural methods for treating muscles and thereby improving joints, ligaments, and, indirectly, the general condition of the whole body. For millennia massage has been performed by a masseur using his two strong arms as tools. Until now it made little sense to reconsider this, but technological development has reached a level that may make it worthwhile. […]
If you experience a sudden, severe lower back pain radiating into the buttock, thigh, or leg, first and foremost consult a doctor, because a serious condition may be behind it. Never begin self-treatment without ruling these out!
If, after examination, a diagnosis of sciatica was made, you were likely given a handful of pain relievers, anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxants. These can temporarily ease the complaints, but they do not eliminate the underlying cause.
That is why the pain may return over time. If you want to avoid this, you must — and can — take action.
Vibration trainers are very popular because they can work the muscles thoroughly in a short time with almost no sweating. They are excellent at any age, and regular vibration training is especially beneficial for older adults. But when should they not be used? In recent times several research groups have examined the effects and contraindications of whole-body vibration therapy. I wrote about the favorable effects on health in a previous article, and now I have summarized the contraindications.
Microcurrent (MCR) therapy is a form of electrotherapy. Its main uses are pain relief and treating joint or tendon inflammation. It is also suitable for a range of other issues; you can read about those here. Now I will show what is needed for microcurrent treatment and how to perform it.
