Low back pain and sciatica

One of the most common problems present today is definitely lumbago, more commonly known as “back pain”. Low back pain is one of those constant and disabling pains, which can even lead the person to no longer be able to move, as in the case of the more classic back strain. The vertebrae of the column are blocked and crushed, while the muscle bands in the area tend and become inflamed causing pain and limited movements.

Sometimes these inflammations in the lumbago area are so painful that even breathing becomes difficult, a problem usually linked to problems in the upper area of the back.

Another typical problem is sciatica, an inflammation of the sciatic nerve most often due to the crushing of the lumbar vertebrae. Those who had at least once in their life this kind of problem know the discomfort that it can cause: pain along the thigh, which sometimes can extend to the feet and, in severe cases, lead to blockage of the leg and prevent movement of the patient. Often this type of pain is also associated with lumbago, but it is said that the two things occur simultaneously.

All these problems are some of the most commonly treated with shiatsu, which proves itself to be an excellent ally to stretch, relax and give relief to an aching back. The meridians usually and most often treated for this type of situation are undoubtedly the bladder, large intestine and kidney meridians.

It is also important to stress that problems of various kinds can often be both the cause and the effect of a misalignment of the spine: for example, it is possible to find an intestinal blockage caused by back pain and vice versa.

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