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Fan Letter] Dear Doctor, Hello! I'm a big fan of yours and I've been following your popular science articles. Recently, I heard the old saying "100 days to break your bones" and wanted to know the scientific basis for this saying. I would like to ask you to explain why it takes so long to recover after a musculoskeletal injury. Looking forward to your answers.
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! Thank you for your support and interest in us. Regarding the "100 days of breaking muscles and bones" you mentioned, this sentence does have a certain scientific basis. After a muscle injury, it takes a while for the body to repair, and this process involves many aspects.
First of all, we need to clarify the concept of muscles and bones. In TCM theory, tendons refer to the fibrous tissue that connects muscles and bones, while bone is the hard tissue that makes up the skeletal system. After a muscle injury, the body needs to recover from the injury through its own repair mechanism.
When a muscle or bone is injured, the body immediately initiates an inflammatory response to prevent infection and further damage. At this stage, the patient will experience pain and swelling. Subsequently, the body's repair mechanism begins to work, and the injured muscles and bones begin to heal gradually. In this process, the theory of traditional Chinese medicine believes that through proper ** and recuperation, it can help the muscles and bones recover better.
Ancient Chinese medicine prescriptions play an important role in this stage. For example, commonly used drugs in traditional Chinese medicine, such as salvia, Chuanxiong, angelica, etc., can help improve blood circulation and promote the repair of damaged areas. In addition, TCM also uses acupuncture, cupping, massage and other methods to relieve pain and swelling and promote the healing of muscles and bones.
However, the repair of muscles and bones does not happen overnight. Depending on the severity of the injury and individual differences, it will take time for the patient to recover. In general, minor musculoskeletal injuries take about three months to heal. This is the origin of the old saying "100 days to break the muscles and bones".
During this time, patients need to follow their doctor's advice for proper rest and exercise. Avoid strenuous exercise too early to avoid affecting the repair of muscles and bones. At the same time, maintaining a good diet and lifestyle habits and consuming adequate nutrients can help speed up the recovery process.
In short, the old saying "100 days to break the muscles and bones" summarizes the process of human repair after muscle and bone injury. In this process, TCM theory and practice play an important role in helping patients recover from injuries better. I hope my answers are helpful, and if you have any further questions, feel free to ask.
References] 1Chen Keji. Orthopedics and traumatology of traditional Chinese medicine[M].Health Press, 2010
2.Wang Shilong. Traditional Chinese Medicine Tendon Injury[M].Health Press, 2015
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