Therapy and Treatment
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. […]
Sciatica, also known as sciatic nerve pain, is one of the most common and most painful musculoskeletal complaints. When the sciatic nerve, which starts from the lower part of the spine, becomes compressed, it causes agonizing pain that can radiate from the buttock to the toes.
The good news: you can do a lot yourself to relieve your symptoms and support your recovery! In this article I present effective home-applicable treatment methods that, alongside — or instead of — pain relief medications, can improve your condition.
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.
Fecal incontinence is a disturbance or inability to retain stool, causing involuntary leakage from the rectum. In the West it is also called "bowel incontinence." Its severity varies between individuals, ranging from a few drops seeping out to a complete loss of control. Whatever the cause, fecal incontinence can be extremely embarrassing. Many people feel ashamed and do not consult a doctor, yet in most cases treatment can lead to improvement.
Commenters on my Facebook page and members of my groups often mention various herbal teas that helped eliminate certain symptoms. There are many reactions to this — for example, many people complain that if herbal tea is so good, why doesn't their doctor recommend it to them? Really! What explains that doctors don't really recommend herbal teas? Why do they prefer medicines over natural active ingredients? I'll try to unravel this now.
If electricity didn't exist, you wouldn't be able to read this article now. Not only because your computer wouldn't work, but because without electricity your brain wouldn't either! Every movement, thought and emotion is based on electrical signals. These make possible, control and direct the functioning of your body.
Tunnel syndrome is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders today. It is a condition in which nerves running through anatomical “tunnels” in various parts of the body become compressed. These tunnels are formed by muscles, ligaments and bones. When inflammation or swelling occurs in this narrow space, the nerves are compressed, causing various symptoms in the affected areas.
“Health is not everything, but without health everything is nothing” – says a Chinese proverb. The problem is that you usually only understand this when your health is lost. Unfortunately, many still do not. Most live in the belief that restoring health is the doctor's job. They are convinced that if they take a few pills or undergo an operation, they can continue to harm their body for decades as they did before the illness. This is a complete misunderstanding of healthcare and the role of doctors. The patient expects something they cannot get from them. Why? That is what this article is about, and also about how medical technology finds its way into homes.
