Nowadays, there seems to be a re-evaluation of what is considered traditional medicine, as the World Health Organization (WHO) stresses its importance for humanity to progress towards holistic health. Similarly, the government of Mexico promotes its practice by registering supadores, hosieros, herberos, healers, and midwives as part of its community health systems.
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To date, we have a registry of 753 traditional doctors, who base their practice on ancestral knowledge and their main specialties: sobadores …
– Government of Mexico (GobiernoMX) March 14, 2023
Continuing with the World Health Organization, this body defines Traditional medicine as the sum of knowledge, techniques and practices based on the theories, beliefs and experiences of different cultures, which is used to maintain physical and mental health.
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First, they are defined as traditional medicine specialists who have mastered techniques aimed at treating various disorders of the musculoskeletal system; It has its origin in pre-Hispanic times.
They generally specialize in treating fractures, dislocations, and other disorders such as muscle pain, bruising, swelling, spasms, retracted tendons, displaced organs, and hernias.
Are they born or are they made?
These curators learn through observation, oral transmission, experience, and practice. Although it cannot be denied that they must have a certain personality and sensitivity, which is known as the “gift”; Even in some areas it is believed that the gods bestow them through dreams.
Likewise, according to Encyclopedic Dictionary of Traditional Mexican Medicine of UNAM University, Available here. Depending on the state, is the term used to designate them: in Puebla, for example, they are known as bone synthesizers; in Yucatan, composers or bone wrappers; And in Tabasco and Veracruz they are simply called Subadores.
This is how orthopedics treat people
Primarily, to relieve pain and heal the patient, the osteopath uses supadas, massages or so-called scrubs; It also manipulates the “matching” and “arranging” of misplaced bones or organs. Next, the affected part is bandaged and splinted, and generally normal compresses are applied to reduce inflammation.
It should be noted that the techniques used by these specialists differ from one region to another and depend on the knowledge of each of them. For example, sculptors from Sayula and Veracruz have been known to make indentations; while bone makers from Huixquilucan, Mexico, use suction cups.
Likewise, the use of fatty substances of animal origin such as tallow, butter and oils is common; Mixed with herbs and ointments. In addition, they use pulp and brandy for analgesic purposes.
Finally, it must be borne in mind that an essential part of their healing work has to do with religious magical influences that facilitate and enhance their healing powers, such as prayer, prayer and purification.
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Why do some societies prefer bone makers?
According to the study “Traditional Medicine and Evidence-Based Medicine. Case of bones from two Afro-Mestizo communities in Veracruz, Mexico”, published by researchers from the Graduate School of Zaragoza, UNAM; Rural communities in the interior of the country do not have hospitals or clinics, so when faced with an injury or fracture, many people seek to provide The time and cost of traveling to a health center located in another community and preferring to visit a clinic.
Also, the therapist can solve a muscle sprain or joint dislocation in less time, because if there is no fracture, the patient will feel better in a matter of hours or days.
Finally, compared to a health clinic, an osteopath charges relatively little for their services, and provides a solution to the problem in one or two interventions. Some do not even charge, they only accept what they want to give, which always means savings compared to the costs involved in the contemporary health system.
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