Lumbar reflexology zone

Intervertebral disc problems have become a very common problem in today's society, and the age of onset is gradually getting younger. Standing for a long time or maintaining a bad standing posture for a long time may cause spinal problems or lumbar muscle strain. For many children who are still in school, incorrect sitting posture and the way they carry their schoolbags may cause lumbar problems. If there is a problem with the lumbar spine, the lumbar reflex zone will easily appear. This article introduces the common manifestations of the lumbar reflex zone. Let’s take a look.

What are the common lumbar reflex zone manifestations?

The lumbar reflex zone refers to a symptom of pain on one side or both sides of the waist involving the spine. It occurs in both men and women, but is more common in women. According to statistics, patients who suffer mainly from pain in the lumbar reflex area in gynecological clinics account for about 10% of the total number of visits. The common reasons are as follows:

1. Lumbar muscle strain: Women who have been engaged in standing operations for a long time, such as textile, printing and dyeing, hairdressing, and sales work, have weakened ability to stretch their lumbar tendons and ligaments due to continuous standing. Excessive lactic acid may accumulate locally, inhibiting the normal metabolism of the lumbar muscles and causing lumbar muscle strain and lumbar reflex zone. Frequent carrying of heavy objects puts too much burden on the waist, which can easily lead to scoliosis, lumbar muscle strain and the appearance of lumbar reflex zones.

2. Urinary tract infection: Because the female urethra is short and straight, and the external opening of the urethra is close to the anus, Escherichia coli often parasitizes. In addition, due to the physiological characteristics of women, the urethral opening has a greater chance of contamination. If hygiene is neglected, urinary tract infection is likely to occur. The lumbar reflex zone is mostly caused by acute or chronic pyelonephritis, which manifests as distension and pain in the lower back and radiates along the ureter to the perineum in severe cases. In addition to urinary tract infections, urinary tract stones, tuberculosis and other diseases can also cause lumbar reflex area.

3. Reproductive organ diseases: Women’s reproductive organs go through menstruation about 400 times in their lifetime, and also bear the burden of pregnancy, childbirth, etc. Some women also experience abortions, sterilization surgeries, etc. Therefore, the incidence of reproductive organ inflammation is high, such as salpingitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc. These inflammations are prone to complications in the lumbar reflex area. Retroversion and retroflexion of the uterus are also one of the causes of lumbar reflex area in women. Serious reproductive organ diseases such as uterine fibroids, cervical cancer, ovarian cysts, etc. can cause compression and involvement of the lumbar reflex area.

4. Women who suffer from rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis are often attacked by wind, dampness and cold during menstruation, delivery and postpartum period, which causes bone spurs in the spine and induces the lumbar reflex area. If the waist has been sprained, it may develop into a herniated disc, resulting in a heavier lumbar reflex area and even affecting the flexion, extension and rotation of the spine.

5. Fatigue during pregnancy and the postpartum period During pregnancy, as the fetus grows gradually, the ligaments of the pregnant woman's lumbar and pelvic joints relax. At the same time, the weight of the uterus also increases with the growth of fetal age, causing the body's center of gravity to move forward. In order to maintain body balance, the waist is often straightened forward. If you do not pay attention to rest, it is easy to cause lumbar reflex area. During pregnancy, the fetus needs sufficient nutrients such as calcium and phosphorus for development. If the dietary intake is insufficient, it can cause osteoporosis and decalcification in pregnant women, and can also cause lumbar reflex zone problems. Excessive bleeding during the postpartum period, or premature labor, excessive fatigue, and cold, etc., can also cause lumbar reflex area.

6. Lumbar spine diseases are more common in elderly women. With the increase of age, the symptoms of lumbar nerve compression will also increase. Pseudospondylolisthesis caused by degenerative diseases is a common disease, which can easily cause lumbar spinal stenosis, compress the spinal cord and nerve roots, and lead to radiating pain in the lumbar reflex area and lower limbs. It is often caused by vertebral collapse fractures due to osteoporosis. Osteophyte formation in the elderly can cause spinal stiffness and can also lead to persistent lumbar reflex zones.

In addition, due to the autonomic nervous system dysfunction in menopausal women, it may also cause lumbar reflex zone, which is characterized by heaviness in the morning and relief after exercise. There are also factors such as irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea or emotional crisis, which are also prone to affect the lumbar reflex area.