The most famous masters of alternative medicine around the world are Chinese doctors. The history of Chinese medicine has more than one millennium. The variety of techniques used in treatment has long been proven to be effective. They have been recognized by doctors all over the world. Spinal treatment in China is very popular, because people affected by diseases of the musculoskeletal system account for more than 85% of the population. Complications and pain in the spine are caused by a sedentary lifestyle, which is widespread in all developed countries during the computer age.
Many Russians tend to go to China to treat the spine. Distances, especially for residents of the western part of our country, are quite large. But most major cities in China have direct connections with the central cities of Russia. So, for example, to visit the Hainan island in China, does not require numerous transfers. Direct regular flights fly several times a week from St. Petersburg, Moscow, Novosibirsk and Yekaterinburg.
The views of the healers of the East on the causes of disease
Treatment of the spine in China involves the diagnosis of the body as a whole, and not in parts, as Western doctors are used to doing. Indeed, for eastern medicine, any disease lives in the human body inseparably from all organs, therefore, the patientβs mental state is subjected to thorough analysis.
According to ancient and modern Chinese teachings, a person lives due to the circulation of Qi vital energy in the body, as well as due to the balance of female energy "Yin" and male "Yang". If the balance of these energies is upset, then a person experiences malaise and is exposed to disease. Therefore, initially, Chinese doctors diagnose an imbalance of energy, and after that they begin to harmonize vital forces. Despite the apparent absurdity of these methods, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized the effectiveness of such treatments based on statistical data.
The basics of Chinese medicine
The inhabitants of the East differ from Europeans in that they live much longer, and in old age they look much fresher and younger. The fact is that the thousand-year history of the development of medicine has led the thinking of these peoples to a special awareness of their body. No, they in no way deny modern methods of treating diseases. However, they have got different ideas about this process.
The basis of Chinese medicine is Taoist ideas about the world and man. "Tao" is the root cause of everything, a certain absolute, from which everything begins to exist. Manifesting in this world, Tao is transformed into the energy of Qi life, which is presented in the form of successive states: Yin and Yang.
These energies are represented in the material world in the form of five primary elements:
- Tree (growth).
- Metal (structure).
- Fire (activity, transformation).
- Earth (form).
- Water (flexibility and perseverance).
These elements, circulating and flowing into each other, simultaneously strengthen and weaken each other. Thus, universal harmony is achieved.
Spinal diseases
The Chinese say that the spine is the foundation of our body, on which all other organs rest. That is why the musculoskeletal system is considered one of the main structures of the human body. In the East, doctors prescribe surgery for one out of a hundred patients. Most often, people suffer from such diseases of the spine:
- Arthritis and arthrosis.
- Degenerative disease of the intervertebral disc.
- Intervertebral hernia.
- Osteochondrosis and scoliosis.
- Spinal stenosis.
- Infectious diseases of the spine.
- Post-traumatic condition and other diseases.
Diagnostics
To diagnose back diseases, doctors in China use both methods familiar to Westerners, for example, X-ray, MRI, and non-traditional methods. When identifying the causes of pain, the doctor is more interested in the mental state of the patient and his appearance.
Getting acquainted with the patient, Chinese doctors ask about their relationship with family and friends, about his experiences, hopes and aspirations regarding his life. Next is the examination of the body: the doctor carefully examines the whites of the eyes, nail plates, skin condition, listens to breathing and the timbre of speech, probes the pulse. If a person is susceptible to a disease, then (in the opinion of Eastern medicine) his appearance will tell about this more eloquently than the patient himself. Chinese traditional medicine has more than 30 types of pulse rhythms, each of which indicates various disorders in the human body.
Treatment methods
After the diagnosis, the doctor prescribes individual treatment for each patient. Chinese doctors are sure that identical people do not exist, therefore their diseases are unique. This approach to the provision of therapeutic treatment distinguishes traditional eastern medicine from western.
For those who want to improve their health and significantly improve their well-being, there are a number of methods aimed at combating ailments. This is a therapeutic massage, acupuncture, herbal medicine, Qigong, balneology, spinal traction and much more.
The most important argument in favor of choosing a spinal treatment in China is that the doctors of this country do not resort to surgical intervention. Most often, the course of treatment is 2-3 weeks. After the first procedures, the patient is able to feel significant relief from back pain. The cost of such a course is much lower than in Western clinics. In 80% of cases, recovery occurs without surgery, and the effect of the procedures is preserved for a long time, significantly improving the quality of life of the patient.
Drugs used in treatment
Spinal treatment in China is based on drugs consisting of medicinal herbs and plants, natural minerals and animal products, which are available in the form of capsules, solutions and tablets. Modern technology allows you to get powerful extracts from natural products. All medicines are tested for compliance with international standards.
Clinics of China
Where to go in China to treat the spine? There are many different clinics throughout the country that specialize in these diseases, as well as a wider medical facility. What you should pay attention to when choosing a clinic in China for the treatment of the spine:
- Availability of a license to carry out medical activities.
- Great experience of the medical staff and the clinic itself.
- Good reviews of patients already treated.
- The presence of a translator. This indicates a high level of service in the clinic.
Of the well-known medical institutions that successfully practice the combination of traditional and traditional medicine, this is the 301st military hospital on Hainan Island. It has at its disposal high-quality technical equipment and qualified personnel, which will provide patients with a comfortable stay for a period of wellness treatments.
Other clinics are also located on Hainan Island in China. In the bays of Sanya, Dadonghai and Yalongwan there are branches of the Taiji sanatorium. The profile of the clinics is wider, but here they also successfully treat the musculoskeletal system. To combine relaxation in a tropical resort with wellness, you can stay in the medical center "Garden of Longevity". It is located on the territory of the Pearl River Garden Resort. Another resort is located in the main island city of Sanya and is called the "Source of Health". This wide-profile medical institution specializes in the rehabilitation of all systems of the human organs, including the spine.
It is noteworthy that China does not require a visa. Since May 1, 2018, citizens of 58 countries, including Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, have been introduced visa-free entry for a period of 30 days. But such conditions apply only to travelers in a group or on a tour package. Those who come alone or with family, friends, colleagues, need to apply for a visa at the Consulate General of China.
Health Rules
Chinese medicine is a philosophy in harmony with science. It is much easier to stay young and healthy if you start taking care of yourself from an early age. To achieve this result, you need to follow a few simple rules that apply even during the Ming Dynasty:
- Comb your hair with your fingers as often as possible, massaging the dots on your head.
- Massage your face with warm hands.
- Gently clap your teeth, first with the molars and then with your front teeth.
- Cover your ears with your palms and tap your fingers in the back of the head.
- Lick the sky with the tip of your tongue.
- Swallow saliva as often as possible, because in eastern peoples it is called the "golden liquid".
- Exhale stagnant air from the bottom of the lungs.
- Stroke your belly more often.
- Shake your limbs to relax stagnant muscles and joints.
- Massage your feet while stimulating vital points.
- Keep your back warm.