01 Bone or Joint Diseases
01 00 Back pain
01 01 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
01 02 Osteomyelitis
01 03 Osteoporosis
01 04 Slipped Disc
01 05 Cervical Spondylosis
The Human body has more than 200 bones and joints that connect these bones. Bones and joints play a pivotal role in giving the body its physical capabilities, including a wide range of movements. While bones and joints are linked and function almost similarly in the body, these two are distinct. Bones are living tissue of collagen and calcium phosphate, making them strong yet flexible. This composition provides shape and support to the body. Aside from contributing to the body’s movement, bones also act as a shield for softer organs. Bones also serve as storage for minerals and help regulate blood sugar levels.
Joints are areas where two or more bones meet, comprising several types of tissues, such as cartilage, synovial membrane, ligaments, tendons, and meniscus, as well as a fluid that enables mobility in the joint.
Understanding the color treatment system is crucial as it can guide you in your treatment journey. Each disease or condition is assigned a unique code, which includes a treatment color. This system is designed to help you quickly identify the treatment options for your specific condition, empowering you to take control of your health.
Scroll down the site to find your disease or condition. Then, you look for the treatment color. The treatment colors are magenta (red-blue), blue, cyan (blue-green), green, yellow (red-green), and red. I give the treatment colors a number. Magenta = 0, blue = 1, cyan = 2, green = 3, yellow = 4, and red = 5. For instance, Back Pain is categorized as 01-00-3. Here, the last digit, the treatment color, is green. The first two digits are the disease/condition group (Bone and Joint Diseases are 01). The next two digits (Back Pain is 00) are the illness within the group, and the last digit (green is 3) is the treatment color. This system can help you quickly identify the treatment options for your specific condition.
When you use the projector, click on your treatment color, and a large image will appear. Make the color cover the whole page and project it onto yourself. When you use the LED light bulb, you choose your color manually.
Most people suffer from back pain, which refers to discomfort originating in the back. Usually, it stems from the muscles, joints, nerves, or other structures in the spine. It’s a fairly common condition characterized by pain or discomfort in any part of the back. Incidentally, many individuals experience pain in the lower back.
The lower back is a crucial part of our body. It supports the upper body’s weight and allows for everyday motions such as bending and twisting. Its muscles are responsible for flexing and rotating the hips while walking and supporting the spinal column. Nerves in the lower back provide sensation and power to the pelvis muscles, legs, and feet.
Most acute low back pain cases result from injury to the muscles, ligaments, joints, or discs. The body reacts to injury by mobilizing an inflammatory healing response. While inflammation may seem minor, it can cause severe pain.
There is significant overlap in the nerve supply to many of the discs, muscles, ligaments, and other spinal structures. Therefore, it can be challenging for the brain to accurately identify the cause of the pain. For instance, a degenerated or torn lumbar disc can feel the same as a pulled muscle, resulting in inflammation and painful muscle spasms in the same area. Muscles and ligaments heal rapidly, while a torn disc may or may not heal effectively. The duration of the pain can help determine the cause.
Symptoms of CTS include numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and fingers, especially the thumb, index, and middle fingers. If you experience these symptoms, you should consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis.
Osteomyelitis is a bacterial infection of the bone that can result in the death of bone tissue. The infection may reach the bone by traveling through the bloodstream or spreading from nearby tissue. Common causes of osteomyelitis include open fractures, recent surgeries, and foreign bodies in the bone. Understanding these causes can help you take preventive measures to reduce your risk of developing osteomyelitis.
Osteomyelitis typically causes pain in the long bones of the legs, but other bones, such as those in the back or arms, can also be affected. Anyone can develop osteomyelitis. However, you are at a higher risk of getting a bone infection if you have recently fractured it.
Osteoporosis is the weakening of bones. As a result, bone mass density decreases, increasing the risk of fractures.
The inside of a healthy bone has small spaces resembling a honeycomb. Osteoporosis enlarges these spaces, causing the bone to lose strength and density. Additionally, the outer layer of the bone becomes weaker and thinner.
Osteoporosis can occur in individuals of any age, but it is more common in older adults, especially women.
Individuals with osteoporosis are at a high risk of fractures or bone breaks during routine activities such as standing or walking. The bones most commonly affected are the ribs, hips, wrists, and spine.
Our spinal discs are cushion-like structures located between our vertebrae. They consist of a soft inner portion and a rigid outer ring. These discs protect the vertebral bones by absorbing shocks caused by daily activities such as walking, running, and lifting weights. However, the soft inner portion can protrude through the rigid outer ring if these discs become weak or injured. This condition is known as a Slipped Disc (Herniated Disk).
Cervical spondylosis refers to the degeneration or breakdown of the spine and discs in your neck. It is a general term for the situation affecting your neck area and is characterized by arthritis of the joints (the spaces) between the vertebrae in the neck. This condition encompasses age-related wear and tear in the cervical spine (neck), which can lead to symptoms such as neck pain, stiffness, and others. Occasionally, it is also referred to as arthritis or osteoarthritis of the neck.