Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist Dr. Lecturer. Prof. Dr. Gökhan Özkoçak made important warnings about the applications known as massing. He emphasized that these uncontrolled procedures pose serious risks to spinal health.
Although massaging videos, which have become popular on social media in recent years, seem like a fun and innocent procedure, they carry serious health risks. These uncontrolled procedures can jeopardize spinal health and lead to irreversible problems such as paralysis. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist from Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital, Dr. Lecturer. Prof. Gökhan Özkoçak made vital warnings on this issue and drew attention to the importance of applying manual therapy in the right hands.
Expert control for manual therapy
Stating that manual therapy is a method that has a place in medicine, Dr. Özkoçak said, “Imaging methods such as X-ray, Tomography or MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) should be used to evaluate the structure of the spine. Because behind the spine, there are very sensitive vascular and nerve bundles that control our entire nervous system. Uncontrolled interventions can have serious consequences such as paralysis.”
Beware of barbering in the barber shop
Dr. Özkoçak stated that performing the logging procedure in a barber shop or under inappropriate conditions can cause serious injuries and said, “Spinal cord paralysis is one of the worst scenarios that can occur as a result of improper application of this procedure. This can lead to weakness in the whole body and a dramatic decline in quality of life,” warned the doctor.
Social media can be misleading
Dr. Özkoçak said that the exaggerated videos spread on social media about the massaging process mislead the public and said, “The sounds heard in these videos are usually effects enhanced with sound recording devices. In a real treatment, such loud noises do not occur. The presence of sound does not mean that the treatment is successful.”
Benefits of manual therapy
Stating that manual therapy provides relaxation by loosening the compression in muscle and connective tissue when applied correctly, Dr. Özkoçak underlined that the treatment should only be applied by certified and specialized people. Dr. Özkoçak said, “Our spine is the diamond of our body. Any intervention in this area where our nerves pass carries a great risk. Please avoid uncontrolled procedures and seek expert support.”
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