Using reflex mechanisms for self-treatment is a very good idea. And it can be used for treatment of nearly all diseases. As any irritation is transmitted in our body in the form of nerve (electrical) impulses, it should be possible to make a universal “electrical” pill, why not? That is what Alexander Karasev was thinking about in 1972…
“I have just returned from someone suffering with a recent stroke, in one session SCENAR has restored his ability to speak and communicate, I am very pleased with the result.”
Patient details
Gender/ age: male, 28. Yachtsman
Presented condition, complaints: pain syndrome in the lumbosacral area
Past medical history: the previous afternoon, while doing yacht rigging the patient felt an acute loin pain. He was consulted by neurologist.
Diagnose: lumbosacral radiculitis. When he came to me, he could only sit on the couch with an effort and in an inconvenient position. …