[Health Column] From Plantar Fasciitis to Disc Herniation: Rethinking Pain from a "Criminal and Victim" Perspective

 

hello, Director Kim Hyeong-min of Rebom Oriental Medicine Hospital (Daegu Branch) no see.

 

Pain comes on suddenly one day and stops your daily life.
Usually The sore spot is the cause of the problem It's easy to think that way, but that's not necessarily the case.

The place where pain appears may be the 'victim' who first felt the burden amidst the changes in the entire body.
In this article, we will examine common pain conditions like plantar fasciitis, knee pain, and herniated discs from the perspective of "culprits and victims."

 

Let me tell you why we should look at the flow of the entire body rather than just the painful area.

 

1. Why can the area where pain appears be considered a ‘victim’?

✅ Pain may be a result, not a cause.

 

Let's take plantar fasciitis as an example.

Just because the soles of your feet hurt doesn't mean they're causing the problem themselves.
The body shape becomes hunched If the center of gravity is shifted forward , the burden on the plantar fascia increases,
As these changes accumulate, they begin to signal pain.

 

in other words, Inflammation is not a 'starting point' but a result of a changed environment. It's close to .

 

 

This kind of change can also manifest itself in everyday life.

If the pain in the soles of your feet gets worse when you stand for a long time or repeat certain postures

If other parts of the body are fine, but only a specific spot continues to hurt

 

 

 

Before treating only the painful area, Posture, body shape, and weight distribution habits It is helpful to look back at them together.

 

2. Why will there be another ‘secondary victim’?

✅ When the balance is broken, the burden shifts elsewhere.

 

When the body's balance tilts forward, Should support original weight Muscles around the hip joint This makes it difficult to do my job.

As a result, the calves, soles of the feet, and knees end up bearing the burden.

 

Calf cramps, knee fatigue, and changes in foot structure Rather than that part being a 'problem' The result of the collapse of the entire balance It could be.

 

So, as time goes by, many people have experienced discomfort in their knees or calves.

 

 

 

  Don't just look at the symptoms in one area, Where did the burden shift from? Look at the flow.

 

 

3. Is the disc really the 'culprit' that suddenly appears?

✅ The disc may be the result of old changes being revealed.

 

A herniated disc (also known as a disc) is a condition in which a protruding area is visible on examination. That feels like the cause.
But in reality, even before that Spinal curve, pelvic alignment, and surrounding muscle balance this It is very likely that it has changed gradually.

 

So the disk is not a sudden culprit, Results revealed in a difficult environment It's close to .

An example of a symptom is when back pain gradually worsens without any special incident.

 

 

Rather than just looking at the 'shape' of the disc, Why that environment was created A collaborative approach is needed.

 

 

4. Why is it that when we only look at the painful area, the root cause is hidden?

✅ Pain is a signal, and the cause may lie elsewhere.

 

The painful area only serves as a signal to say, “I’m having a hard time right now.”
The main cause of the problem is Load distribution, pelvic and spinal alignment, and movement patterns It may be in .

If the pain is recurring for this reason, rather than just managing the painful area, An approach that examines the flow of the entire body together This is required.

From this perspective Manual therapy or spinal alignment restoration It can be used to assess not only the area of ​​pain but also the overall balance of the body to reduce the burden.

 

 

The more recurring the pain is, the more you should check 'why the burden is placed there' rather than 'where it hurts'.

 

FAQ

Q1. Why do I end up feeling uncomfortable again if I only treat the painful area?

A1. This is because the area where pain appears is not the starting point of the problem, but rather the area that was first burdened in the change in the body's balance.
Taking care of only the painful area may provide temporary relief, but if the load flow or body shape imbalance remains, similar discomfort may recur.

Q2. In what cases would manual therapy or spinal alignment restoration be helpful?

A2. If the cause of the pain is related to changes in body shape or movement patterns rather than a specific area itself,
It can be used as an approach to adjust the overall balance after evaluation.

 

conclusion

Pain is an important message your body sends.
If you only look at the painful part, you only see the 'victim'. Fundamental changes are easy to miss.
Examining the flow of load, posture, and alignment changes together is the starting point for understanding recurrent pain.

 

It is difficult to expect the same results for everyone. So Rather than making a decision without thinking, check the current status The process of finding the appropriate management direction through consultation with medical professionals This is important.

✨ Listening to your body's signals is the beginning of health management.

 

 

 

 

 

Rebom Oriental Medicine Hospital Daegu Branch

CEO Kim Hyung-min

 

Adjunct Professor at Gachon University College of Oriental Medicine

Graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Oriental Medicine

President of the Korean Society of Spinal Orthopedics

Current Affairs Magazine selected as one of Korea's 100 best doctors

Member of the Korean Society of Oriental Medicine

Member of the Korean Society of Oriental Pediatrics

Member of the Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Dermatology

Member of the Korean Society of Oriental Dermatology

Member of the Korean Society of Oriental Medicine

Member of the Korean Society of Immunoassay

Member of the Kyunghee Donghee Society (IKOMS)

Member of the Korean Society of Oriental Dermatology

Member of the Korean Society of Pain Management

 

 

 

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