The use of the Kuznetsov applicator for spinal hernia

Acupuncture for herniated disc effectively and safely relieves pain, returning the patient to normal life. Treatment methods based on the impact on certain points of the body with needles are common today for the treatment of any pathologies, especially the musculoskeletal system.

The Kuznetsov applicator for spinal hernia is a device in the form of a rug on which square or round spikes are located. A person lies down on blunt needles, and this is similar, and even better, to the effects on the body of acupressure and acupuncture.

An applicator or applicator for spinal hernia is suitable for all patients, but at different periods of the disease. Before using the device, it is necessary to undergo an examination and obtain a conclusion on the state of health. Permission to conduct acupuncture with the use of an applicator is given by the attending physician after studying x-ray images and test results.

How does the applicator work?

Kuznetsov's applicator works on the principle of acupuncture. When the patient lies down on the mat, the needles penetrate shallowly under the skin, acting on the acupuncture points. Such a procedure starts a number of processes in the body, which uses its reserve forces, directing it to restore damaged tissues. In addition, an important action is to relax the muscles, which, during a herniated disc, are tense for a longer period of time.

The use of an applicator for a hernia between the vertebrae contributes to:

improvement of general blood flow;
stimulation of lymph flow in the area of the pathological focus;
elimination of pain syndrome caused by muscle spasm;
increased immune protection;
general relaxation of the body;
improving well-being;
reduce the load on the diseased back;
normalization of the psycho-emotional state.

The same effects can be achieved from many other therapies, but each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.

The key advantages of using the applicator will be:

ease of operation;
application safety;
no risk of infection (needles do not break the skin);
compactness;
effectiveness, which has an evidence base.

The disadvantages of using an applicator for intervertebral hernia are also available:

you can’t lie on the treatment mat when there are damages to the skin;
the procedure for some patients seems painful;
needles act on the entire back, and not on its individual diseased segment.

Device types

Applicators for the treatment of spinal hernia have several varieties:

Magnetic . In addition to needles, this rug has built-in magnets. The magnetic field enhances the therapeutic effect. Versatile action leads to improved metabolism, accelerated regeneration at the cellular level and a general improvement in condition.
Neck . They are used to treat a hernia in the cervical vertebrae. A convenient design based on the Tibetan model allows you to act directly on the diseased focus. Such a roller helps to cope with migraines, reduce inflammation and reduce the severity of pain.
Tibetan . The needles on this rug have a double point. This version of the applicator is ideal for eliminating muscle stiffness. Lying on a Tibetan rug, you can work out the entire back. The device relieves muscle tension, removes spasms, reduces pain, improves blood circulation.
Needle . It is presented in the form of a belt with needles. It is used to treat hernia in the lumbar and thoracic region.

Application rules

You can use the Kuznetsov applicator at home after agreeing with your doctor. Using a healing mat is simple, but it is important to know in what periods it helps, and when it can harm.

Recommendations for the use of the Kuznetsov mat for a herniated disc:

the rug should lie on a flat surface without bends;
you need to lie down on it with a naked body;
no one should distract during the procedure;
body weight should be evenly distributed on the surface;
the procedure should not be accompanied by severe pain;
one session can last from 5 minutes to half an hour, depending on the sensations.

How to use the applicator:

Lie under the weight of your own body . This is the easiest option for the location on the rug. For this purpose, standard rugs with spikes and neck rollers are used. Every few minutes, the posture changes, that is, the body moves several centimeters to the side.
Press with a rug with spikes on the affected area. This method of using the applicator is suitable for local pain in the back or joints. A mat or small pad of needles is applied to the area of greatest discomfort.
Put on a belt with needles. A special corset with spikes is fixed in the lumbar region. The degree of fit of such a belt can be adjusted, adjusting to individual sensitivity.

During the first session, you can feel pain in the back, which is soon replaced by a pleasant feeling of warmth.

Some patients with a hernia have hypersensitivity of the skin, so the procedure seems painful. But pain and discomfort do not indicate the incorrect use of the device or its harm to the body.

Indications and contraindications

It is effective to use the Kuznetsov applicator in the following conditions:

hernia of the spine during remission;
the period of rehabilitation after removal of the intervertebral hernia;
prevention of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system;
the presence of pathologies that precede disc herniation (osteochondrosis, protrusion, displacement of the vertebrae, curvature and deformation of the spinal column);
neurological symptoms in the form of migraine, dizziness, insomnia;
violation of brain activity;
pathology of the gastrointestinal tract during remission;
diseases of the genitourinary system, which often occur against the background of a hernia in the lumbar spine.

The applicator is contraindicated for the following disorders:

severe diseases of the cardiovascular system;
pathology of the hematopoietic organs;
malignant neoplasms and some forms of benign tumors;
the period of pregnancy and the first weeks after childbirth;
exacerbation of systemic pathologies;
peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
increased body temperature;
infectious diseases and acute inflammatory process;
dermatological pathologies;
benign neoplasms of the skin (warts, papillomas).

In some conditions, you need to check with your doctor if the applicator can be used. These include mental disorders and skin pathologies during the period of symptom subsidence.

During pregnancy, the applicator is prescribed according to the doctor's indications. In the first trimester of gestation, such a device contributes to the normal intrauterine development of the fetus.

Precautionary measures

During the procedure, in the area of contact of the body with the needles, redness appears and the temperature rises. If at the same time there is a focus of infection in the body, the session can start the process of spreading pathogens along with blood and lymph. With a weakened immune system, this will become a factor in the occurrence of such pathologies as lymphadenitis, myositis and other "itis" of various localization.

To avoid such complications, the duration and frequency of application of the applicator are agreed with the attending physician.

The standard course of treatment is usually 4 to 8 weeks. You can use the mat daily or at the time of the onset of pain.

Improved device - Lyapko applicator

The Lyapko application device is presented in the form of soft rollers and plates with fixed needles. Spikes for medical rugs are made of silver, gold or nickel.

Each skin protection needle has rubber inserts around the perimeter of the device.

Rollers and flat applicators can be used to stimulate points on any part of the body. This device allows you to quickly eliminate pain and return to working capacity.