At one point, I saw a patient with a unique series of complaints. Initially, there appeared to be no connection between the symptoms, but later there proved to be one. Additionally, the treatment yielded a surprising side effect.
The patient, aged 63, reported being hindered for six months by a noticeable decrease in hearing in his right ear, balance issues, and regularly stubbing his right foot against what he perceived as high paving stones. Upon closer inspection, these stones were not elevated at all, leading to the conclusion that the patient was not lifting his foot properly. This is an action that should normally occur unconsciously. The patient had visited his GP, who syringed his ear, but this had no effect. My examination revealed a blockage in the connective tissue behind the 2nd and 3rd ribs on the right side. Excessive tension in the connective tissue there compromised the lymphatic flow from the right arm, the right side of the head, and subsequently the right leg. Lymphatic fluid must flow continuously from these limbs with a certain force and speed to keep these body parts clean. However, the blockage obstructed this flow, resulting in congestion toward the right side of the head, the right arm, and the right leg. A law of physics dictates that fluid is incompressible and therefore exerts pressure on the right ear region, the vestibular system, and potentially even the nerve to the right leg. The latter, however, only occurs if this nerve has been under pressure previously. Inquiring with the patient confirmed that he had indeed suffered from acute lumbago years ago, with radiation into the right leg.
What was the cause of the blockage I found? It turned out there had been a trauma at the age of 21. The patient recalled that he had forgotten to turn on his car lights and subsequently had a head-on collision with another vehicle. Although he was not driving very fast within a built-up area, his sternum hit the steering wheel because only lap belts were available at the time. However, the best was yet to come. The patient returned to me three weeks after the first treatment and stated that he no longer experienced those moments of tripping or balance issues; however, his hearing had not improved. And… he wondered if my treatment could also be the cause of the sudden disappearance of a fungus on the back of his right hand. He had had this white patch for years, and his children had already asked him to see a dermatologist, but that was no longer necessary. It had completely disappeared. Coincidence, or is the body simply brilliant?
