First, the spine – the pillar of life The spine is the pillar of the body, the structure is fine and complex, it rides on the skull, the hip bones, hanging the chest wall and abdominal wall, and is the body’s largest motor organs, can complete the trunk forward flexion, backward extension, lateral bending, rotation and a variety of composite movement. The spinal column has important spinal cord and nerve roots through the body, is the body’s blood vessels, lymph and tissue fluids up and down the bridge of communication. The spine is like the roof of a house, and the organs are like the people who live in the house. If there is a problem with the roof, the people who live in the house will be in danger at any time. If the bridge is blocked, the organs need nutrients difficult to comprehensive, normal, on time to arrive, in the lack of blood and oxygen at the same time, waste retention, as the ancients said “life to blood circulation. Second, the burden of the spine is too heavy The spine is the backbone of the human body, as long as you are not lying down, that is, your spine is not parallel to the ground, but perpendicular to the ground, then, due to gravity, your weight has given the spine a pressure, human upright walking, the spine is the biggest victim. In addition, whether you are carrying things, carrying heavy objects, or being bruised, intense exercise, any part of the weight, impact or compression, the external forces are transmitted to the spine. Almost all of our usual movements are opposite to the normal physiological curvature of the spine, thus adding to the burden on the spine. However, the greatest damage to the spine is precisely our usual posture. Hunchbacked sedentary is the first killer of spinal injury. Casually lying on the sofa or bed watching TV, reading books, bad posture habits, long-term side of the sleep, like to stilts, sedentary office or play computer, lack of exercise, etc., these factors will make the spine is injured. Incorrect posture, spinal bone and soft tissue will squeeze the blood vessels and nerves, the result is like a garden watering hose is pinched, can not be good to the muscles, organs to deliver camp Third, what is the spine-related diseases spine-related diseases from the point of view of spinal mechanics to study the relationship between the spine and the disease of a discipline. It refers to the imbalance of muscle tension due to the imbalance of spinal mechanics, mild displacement of bones and joints, stimulation and compression of the surrounding blood vessels and nerves, causing the corresponding symptoms and signs of other systems in the body. Cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and scoliosis have been recognized as spine-related, but more other spine-related diseases are too poorly known, including most of the non-spine professional doctors. Fourth, spine-related diseases are easily ignored When talking about the spine and its related diseases, people may quickly associate it with “neck and shoulder pain” and “back pain”, and we tend to ignore the changes in visceral function while back pain. The prevalence of cervical spondylosis, lumbar spondylosis and other spine-related diseases is increasing in people of all ages due to different occupations, but the various diseases and pains caused by the spine are much more than that, and can cause a variety of injuries to the body. And most diseases are not noticed to be associated with the spine at early diagnosis, such as vertigo, headache, chest pain, abdominal pain, etc., but they get better or heal by treating the spine. The spine is the pillar and “backbone” of the body and is the backbone of the body’s communication messages. Clinically, the spine and its associated disorders account for more than 80% of all chronic diseases and are easily misdiagnosed. Therefore, all “chronic diseases” of unknown etiology, recurrent and untreated should be considered as possible spine-related diseases. From the perspective of Chinese medicine meridian theory, the meridian is a channel that runs the blood and qi to nourish the whole body, and the Governor’s vein happens to be located in the midline of the spine from the cervical to the caudal vertebrae. If the Governor’s vein is the meeting of all the yang, then the whole body’s yang meridians meet and flow smoothly, and the muscles and organs function normally. If the small joints of the vertebrae are misaligned, the spine will not be correct, the Governor Vessel will not be smooth, the meridians will not be accessible, thus making the flow of qi and blood poorly affecting the meridians of the whole body, gradually leading to pathologies of the relevant internal organs. Related to this are the foot sun bladder meridian and the back points named after the internal organs and the Hua Tuo spine, both of which clearly point out that the internal organs are transmitted to the spine through the meridians. Six, did you know that aging begins with the spine – aging does not begin with the first wrinkle at the corner of the eye, nor from the first gray hair between the temples, but from the spine, whose weakened flexibility is the earliest symptom of human aging. Probably everyone has fallen off the pillow, or wake up in the morning stiff, low back discomfort and limited movement, in fact, this is the early signs of spinal degeneration. The spine and self-healing are interdependent – the spine is the golden key to unlocking the body’s healing power, and the spine is interdependent with self-healing power. Modern people rely too much on medication and neglect their own self-healing abilities, and over medication inhibits self-healing. Your posture is closely related to your health – the way you stand, the way you sit, the way you walk …… are all closely related to your health. Human posture is mainly maintained by muscles and ligaments, and long-term poor posture is bound to cause pain, which is related to soft tissue strain formed by Adhesions, scarring, contractures, and these lesions in addition to causing pain, will also affect the autonomic nervous system through nerve pathways in the corresponding spinal cord stage, thus affecting the function of internal organs. Experts urge that the impact of abnormalities in the muscles and bones, which account for 60% of body weight, on the chronic diseases of the internal organs should no longer be ignored. VII. How can I determine if I have a spinal-related disease? Based on the medical history, clinical symptoms and signs, the patient can be examined by visualization and palpation after related systemic diseases have been excluded. Look carefully at the midline of the spine and both sides of the spine, whether there is scoliosis, depression or convexity of the spinous process and deviation or skewing of the midline, and pigmentation changes in the spinal zone. The three-finger palpation method can be used to find out whether there is thickening of the spinous process, pressure pain, deviation from the midline, and positive reactors such as obvious spasm, thickening, striated or sandy nodules, peeling, and friction sounds at the attachment points of muscles and ligaments associated with the spine. In addition, the diagnosis can also be made with the help of imaging, such as radiographs, CT and MRI. Early subluxation is difficult to detect by auxiliary examinations, and can be diagnosed by palpation and self-conscious symptoms. How to treat spine-related diseases For the treatment of spine-related diseases, we advocate the “holistic concept” of Chinese medicine, “treating the root of the disease” and “treating the spine together”. With the help of modern equipment, the disordered vertebrae are “corrected” and the surrounding soft tissues are “straightened out” to achieve the goal of “correcting the bones and tendons, so that the qi and blood can flow The purpose of the treatment is to “correct the bones and tendons, so that the qi and blood can flow”. In particular, the prevention of recurrence is unique, according to the patient’s weak points, the development of individualized exercise prescription, to achieve the mechanical balance of the spine Nine, how to prevent spine-related diseases Spine-related diseases can occur in all age groups, spinal health should also start from children, and throughout each stage of life. Such as sedentary, Internet, driving, poor sitting posture, lack of exercise, mental stress, etc., so that the proportion of spinal joint disorders is increasing, some data show that the spinal joint disorders of people, childhood up to 60%, 80% of adolescents, middle-aged and elderly up to 95% or more, although these people may not immediately onset, but they have the potential pathogenic factors, if not timely prevention, when the joint misalignment If not prevented in time, when the joint misalignment is aggravated or other causes are involved, it may lead to the occurrence of the disease. Therefore, we should be aware of the slightest discomfort early and actively treat, or regular spinal examination and correction reset, to ensure that the bones are correct tendons and soft, smooth flow of Qi and blood, which is bound to play a very positive and important role in protecting people’s health. Otherwise, due to lack of awareness or attention, a single pain and delay, it is likely to drag the small disease into a major disease. Ten, a different perspective on the treatment of disease A healthy spine will enable young and strong people to work with energy, better sleep at rest, strong and healthy, and relaxed spirit, the elderly can prolong their lives and reduce diseases of old age. You may be worried about cervical spondylosis, lumbar spondylosis; perhaps puzzled by the frequent occurrence of vertigo, headaches and can not find the cause, recurrent episodes of chest tightness, chest pain, while coronary angiography does not see stenosis … … At this time may wish to consider the factors of the spine, the spine for the source of all diseases, let us take care of spinal health.