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Introduction
According to Japanese Health Association, both the sciatica and lower back pain share common neuro-muscular and skeletal causes ranging from herniated discs, fibromyalgia, inflammation, sports injuries, arthritis, spinal stenosis, lack of movement and improper postures nurtured over extended periods of time. The premier Japanese institution has conducted an extensive sciatic nerve and back pain research along with strict medical tests lasting over 5 years (2003 – 2008).
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Back Pain & Sciatica: Current Medical Trends
When doctors consider back pain, they will review the diagnostics after conducting a series of tests. Diagnostics may arise from tendon reflex, Xrays, EMG, myelograms, CSF, and/or Laséque signs. CSF helps the doctor to analyze increases in protein while EMG assists experts in viewing the involvement of spinal nerves. X-rays are used to help experts see the narrow disk space. Doctors use tendon tests to look deep into the depressed region or search for the absent upper boundary reflexes. Myelograms assist experts in seeing if the spinal cord is compressed. These additional tests are performed only if Laséque signs show positive results. Doctors prescribe pain management in medical schemes to isolate or relieve back pain. The management schemes may include diet whereas the calories are set according to patient’s metabolic demands. Advice may include increasing fiber intake and larger consumption of fluids, such as water. Additional ways may include hot or cold pad including compressions. Doctors often recommend pain meds as well, such as those with NAID. The pain meds include Motrin, Naproxen, Dolobid, or Diflunisal, Indocin and Ibuprofen. Additional meds may include muscle relaxants, such as Flexeril and Valium.
Most commonly prescribed relaxants are Diazepam and Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride. With regards to sciatica, assessments are based on Lumbrosacral which may include acute or chronic pain in the lower back. The pain may spread out to the buttocks and/or move toward the legs. Person may feel weakness, tingling sensations or radiating pain in either leg. Physiotherapy, chiropractic adjustments and orthopedic mechanisms are also prescribed to reduce both, the back pain and sciatica. In some instances cervical collars and back braces are being suggested.
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A Discovery Made in Japan
According to latest findings sciatica and back pain can be approached using the same treatment provided the procedure attacks underlying cause of the problems from two main angles – stopping inflammation and restoring bodily componenets into their original positions. Long-term Japanese research has outlined a specific procedure that was tested and finally considered as the most effective solution for alleviating and completely removing back pain or sciatica, regardless of the underlying cause or age of the patient. According to Dr. Tadashi Okamura from the Institute of Clinical Studies in Tokyo, the method his team developed has proven to be much more effective than most types of lumbar surgeries and physical therapies currently used in Western and Eastern countries. Tests have shown that over 94% of patients aged between 18 to 85 years were able to permanently lose their lumbar and sciatic nerve pains within less than 7 days after being given anti-inflammatory herbal concoctions twice a day and performed a set of special static position exercises, usually over the course of one week. The set of exercises was always performed in the early morning and the complete routine lasted 3 minutes.
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Detoxification: Extinguish the Neuro-Muscular Inflammation According to Okamura, over 70% of pains are a result of inflammation in the neuro-muscular system. Toxins tend to irritate nerves that send pain signals to the brain. In order to achieve fast results regardless of pain cause, body needs to be purified from the inside. All Okamura’s patients consume anti-inflammatory nutrients found in natural sources, especially in specific herbs or their extracts. Minimum treatement period is 5 days. The herbal concoction can be easily prepared at home using widely available ingredients.
Musculo-Skeletal Decompression: Restoring the Original Position Another perspective that needs to be considered when fighting the pains is deformation of skeletal and muscular structure. Over the years human bones, tendons, discs and muscles tend to move out of their natural position that further press on surrounding nerves causing painful symptoms. Regardless of medical condition, patients are therefore required to perform a routine that has the tendency to restore the original position of all relevant bodily components. The Japanese Institute of Clinical Studies developed a specific routine consisting of three easy-to-assume static positions that are focused on improving the most important body parts into their appropriate positions using correct angles of flexion. Following bodily components should be restored using static postures in order to achieve decompression of relevant muscles, nerves and bone structures.
Lumbar muscles and Spinal Discs L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, S1 and S2
The Hip Flexors
Piriformis Muscles
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All three static positions designed by Okamrua’s team need to be maintained while lying, preferably on the floor or in bed.
The ‚Double Impact‘ Approach from Tokyo The Japanese Approach has recently become very popular in the English speaking world. They helped several thousands of sufferers to regain lives free of pain while significantly improving mobility in patients with hip problems. While there’s no possibility to reach the Japanese Medical Experts for direct treatment due to the fact that they are based in Japan, there is a solution. Since 2015, John McPherson and his team have been running private courses based on the Japanese System for doctors, chiropractors and fitness gurus in the English speaking countries. They have recently released a FREE video presentation of this amazing method. CLICK HERE to watch John’s FREE Video about the Japanese Method.
Scientific References:
Journal of Physical Studies: The Effect of Inflammation on Sciatica and Back Pain, Edition 07, 2015
Okamura, T.: Muscular Influence on Neuro-skeletal Sytem, AP 12-2015, Institute of Physical pp. 1098 - 1099
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