Self-massage illustrations for cervical spondylosis

Author: Liu Mingjun Zhang Xin
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Cervical spondylosis, also known as cervical spondylosis syndrome, is a common disease among middle-aged and elderly people. It is often caused by trauma, overexertion, inflammation, etc., leading to damage to adjacent tissues such as the spinal cord, nerve roots, blood vessels, and vertebral arteries, resulting in local stiffness, soreness, pain, restricted head movement, electric-like sensations, and radiation to the elbow, wrist, and fingers. It can cause upper limb numbness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headaches, blurred vision. In severe cases, it may lead to insufficient blood and oxygen supply to the brain, incontinence, stroke, and paralysis. With the pace of modern work, the onset of cervical spondylosis has advanced to the 30-year-old young and middle-aged population, especially among those who work at desks for long periods. Modern medicine generally uses painkillers and surgical treatment, which, although somewhat effective, carry surgical risks and are often difficult for patients to accept. How to provide timely and effective treatment for the persistent problem of cervical spondylosis is a concern for many people. Therefore, it is natural to turn to well-known non-surgical, drug-based massage therapy that can be performed by oneself—self-massage therapy.
Self-massage therapy dates back to the unearthed artifacts from the Ma Wang Dui site during the Western Han Dynasty and has been developed over time. In the modern medical model, people pay more attention to self-care and the quality of health. Self-massage allows individuals to take control of their health and alleviate pain, thereby improving health quality. Self-massage emphasizes doing it oneself. The methods are simple and easy to learn, requiring no special equipment or facilities, and are not limited by location. It offers significant efficacy, is safe and reliable, and is both economical and practical. The book is divided into five chapters: Introduction, Meridian Points, Techniques, Treatment, and Care. It is richly illustrated with clear, vivid images and concise, easy-to-understand text, making it highly practical and applicable to a wide audience. It highlights the characteristics of massage therapy while also covering diet, daily routines, and medication for cervical spondylosis. It is a valuable reference for both medical professionals and household healthcare. We hope that this book will bring help to a broad readership. Due to the urgency of its production, any shortcomings in the book are kindly requested to be pointed out by the readers.