Wednesday 7 February 2018

CAUSES OF SCIATICA AND TREATMENT OF ACUPUNCTURE.

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from your back to your feet, becomes compressed or irritated.
There are many reasons why this may happen, although the vast majority of cases are caused by a herniated or "slipped" disc.
Herniated ('slipped') disc
Your spine is made up of vertebrae, discs and nerves. Vertebrae are the blocks of bone that make up the structure of your spine and protect the nerves.
The vertebrae are supported and cushioned by discs. These discs are made from a tough, fibrous case that contains a softer, gel-like substance. A herniated disc occurs when the outer part of the disc ruptures (splits), allowing the gel inside to bulge and protrude outwards between the vertebrae. When this presses against the sciatic nerve, it can cause sciatica.
It is not always clear what causes a disc to break down, although age is a common factor. As you get older, your spinal discs start to lose their water content, making them less flexible and more likely to rupture – this is sometimes called "degenerative disc disease".
Spinal stenosis
Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the passage where the spinal cord travels down the spine.
It occurs when the ligaments become overgrown, but bulging of spinal discs and bony spurs from the vertebrae can also contribute. The sciatic nerve is only occasionally affected, meaning that the symptoms tend to be pain in a person's lower back, with heaviness of the legs, a stooped posture and difficulty walking.
Spinal stenosis is usually caused by age-related changes in the spine, but can also be down to degenerative disease of the spinal joints, which causes the vertebrae to lose their correct alignment.
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra slips out of position. If the slipped vertebra compresses the sciatic nerve, it can cause sciatica.
Spondylolisthesis is most commonly caused by age-related or degenerative wear of the spinal joints. However, in younger people, it can be caused by spinal fractures and repeated excessive bending of the spine.
Other causes
Less commonly, sciatica may be caused by:
an infection in the spine
an injury to the spine, or the surrounding muscles and ligaments
a growth within the spine, such as a tumour
cauda equina syndrome (see below)

*CAUDA EQUINIA SYNDROME* 
is a rare but serious condition that can cause sciatica.
The cauda equina is the bundle of nerves that lead out from the end of the spinal cord. Cauda equina syndrome occurs when these nerves are compressed and damaged. It can eventually lead to paralysis if left untreated.
One of the warning signs of cauda equina syndrome is suddenly losing control of your bladder or bowels.

*SCIATICA ANIMATION* 

Sciatica causes pain that radiates out from the lower back, down the buttocks and into one or both of the legs, right down to the calf. This animation explains what sciatica is and what causes it.

*TREATMENT OF  SCIATICA.* 

*SCIATICA PAIN IS TWO TYPES..* 
*1-TAI YANG TYPE*  
*(SI & UB AXIS TYPE)* 

 *TREATMENT.* 

1 - SI CHANNEL - 3, 6 
UB CHANNEL 51,54,57,58,60  DISTAL POINTS 
UB 23, 25, 26, 36, 40 ,GV 3, 4 LOCAL POINTS 
GV 20 MASTER OF ALL YANG MERIDIANS 
LI 4 ANALGESIC POINT
SP 6 DISTAL POINT 
K 3,7 

*2nd  TYEP* 
*SHAO YANG* 
*(TW & GB AXIS TYPE)* 
TW 5 
GB 30, 31 LOCAL POINTS 
GB 34 39 40,41 DISTAL POINTS 
LI 4 ANALGESIC POINT 
GV 3, 4 LOCAL POINTS 
GV 20 MASTER OF ALL YANG MERIDIANS 
Sp 6 DISTAL POINT 
K3 7 

*METHODS OF TREATMENT.* 
*IN ACUTE CASE.* 
sedate all points on  effected side tone all points on healthy side..
In chronic case tone all points on effected side sedate all points on other side 
MOXA on UB 60 FOR FIRST ONE 
*MOXA* GB 41 FOR 2ND ONE 
If you know Dr.R.Voll 
ND 1 1b tone JD 1,1b sedate on effected side

contact for training and treatment

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