Bones and Joints

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BONES AND JOINTS

The human body‘s structure is composed of roughly 206 bones. The supportive part of the bone is the bone cortex (substantia corticalis), which surrounds the bone marrow (substantia spongiosa) and the exterior is covered by the substance periosteum. Except for the ectodermal periosteum, all of the structures of the musculoskeletal system, meaning the ligaments, tendons, muscles, intervertebral discs, menisci and bursae, are made up of mesodermal tissue.

When it comes to determining conflicts, the musculoskeletal system is certainly the most “rewarding“ part of the body and when proceeding with care, even a beginner can experience “success” here.

The main conflict content is self-esteem, self-worth or inability conflicts. However, every part of the musculoskeletal system contains its own certain nuances.

For the psyche, self-confidence is also the structure-forming, load bearing element. The equivalent to this in the body is the musculoskeletal system.

Powerful self-esteem conflicts manifest themselves in the bones, the hardest tissue, while less serious conflicts are reflected in softer tissues, such as cartilage and ligaments.

If the muscles and tendons are affected, the self-esteem conflict has a mobility aspect.

The musculoskeletal system is controlled by the cerebral white matter. This part of the brain has a spongy structure in which the Hamer foci sometimes appear somewhat blurred. Dr. Hamer points out that self-esteem conflicts can be an exception due to the fact they do not necessarily have to be preceded by a conflict in the form of a dramatic shock.

In other words, self-esteem conflicts can also be initiated by “undramatic,“ nagging, insidious perceptions, for example, as when a person sees themselves as the inferior partner or is convinced that they cannot endure something.

In my opinion, not all problems of the musculoskeletal system are caused by a conflict. Too much of anything (e.g., extreme sports), too redundant or too little physical exercise (e.g., desk job all day and TV in the evening, in between driving the car) can also do damage. There is an old Germanic proverb, “A fool always wants, either too little or too much.”

Our joints in particular thrive on movement – just not too much.

Our bodies are not made for hours of sitting nor for years of kneeling (e.g., tile-laying).

The consequence: hardened muscles, abnormal metabolism in the joints > danger of injury and pain without conflict, but with a potential for subsequent conflicts: “My knees are ruined as well!“ = local self-esteem conflict.

Bones and Inner Periosteum

Self-esteem conflict

Tendons, Ligaments

Self-esteem,

inability conflict

Cartilage,
Joint Capsule,

Bursa

Self-esteem,

inability conflict

Superficial Periosteum

Brutal-separation

conflict

SBS of the Bones, Cartilage and Ligaments

Basic sequence1

Conflict Self-esteem conflict corresponding with the location in the body; see: p.353.
Tissue Bones, cartilage, muscle, tendons and ligaments – new mesoderm/cerebral white matter.
Conflict-active Cell degradation in the bones (osteolysis), joints or muscles. No pain, reduced metabolism, possible “feeling of being cold.“ Spontaneous fractures are rare because the periosteum acts as a bandage. Reduced production of new blood cells (hemato-poiesis) in the bone marrow > anemia (see: p.164).
Repair phase Increased metabolism = inflammation; restoration of the tissue, swelling, reddening, pain (pain in the neck and lower spine, joint pain, etc.), expansion of the periosteum = bone cancer (osteosarcoma), excessive production of blood cells = CM: “blood cancer“ (leukemia). Typical feature of a strong healing phase: Worsening of symptoms, while resting or sleeping; painkillers help.
Bio. function Permanent conflict activity: The affected joint or the bone dissolves itself/becomes unusable. > The individual must find another field of activity (e.g., a different career), where they can make themselves useful again.
The extreme: One dissolves from within, because the individual is of no more use to the “clan.” In doing so, the chances of the clan’s survival are increased.
The repair phase: keeping the person still with pain in order to promote repair.
After the course of a normal, brief SBS: strengthening of the bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, or muscles. After the SBS is complete, the affected spot (a healed bone, for instance), is stronger than before and remains somewhat thickened (luxury group).
Note With joint or spinal pain, we are usually not sure whether the SBS is affecting the bones or other structures such as the cartilage or ligaments. Generally, this is merely of academic interest, because pain means that the conflict has been resolved and the patient is in the repair phase. The only exception here is the rarer “brutal-separation conflict,“ which affects the sensitivity of the periosteum and causes pain in the conflict-active phase (see rheumatism).
Possible consequence of self-esteem conflict: one always want to be good/the best, one likes to compare oneself, one wants to accomplish monumental tasks (a drive for exceptional performance) > risk of burnout.


The following are listed by the disorders in general, the stages of disorders and then according to location from head to toe:

Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)

Conflict Self-esteem conflict according to location in the body (see: p.353).
Tissue Cartilage, ligaments or menisci – new mesoderm.
Phase Persistent conflict activity or recurring-conflict, usually longer conflict-active phases alternate with short repair phases > substitution of functional tissue with inferior soft scar tissue > reduced elasticity and resilience.
Note Danger of vicious circle, for a painful joint causes a new self-esteem conflict – “I can no longer go on long hikes. It‘s just too much for my hips.“ “My knee is worthless.“ Consider “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child or partner).
Questions First determine handedness (e.g., clap test). Which joint on which side is affected? When did I feel the complaint for the very first time? (Conflict since then). Do I have complaints more during the day or at night? (During the day: chronic, fatigued, no drive = more or less conflict active phase > requires warm measures (see next paragraph). Night: currently an acute phase, full of energy, inflammation = interim repair phase > requires cooling measures (see therapy for inflamed joints, p. 357) Complaints at night: Which conflict was resolved immediately before the night pains began? (> Clue toward the original conflict). Now we know if it is dealing with the mother/child or partner and if the conflict has at least been resolved for the meantime. Look for the original conflict: In which situation did I feel demeaned when it began? What was my life like at the time? (Family relationships, educational level)? What stressed me, which emotions were dominant? Parallels to the current emotional state? How was the pregnancy/birth/infancy? (Look for conditioning). Was I planned? Am I similar to any ancestors? (Mother/father/grandparents/great-grandparents)? What behavioral patterns do I carry on from this person? How far back does this pattern go in the family? Which healing thoughts am I going to send my ancestors? (Healing the family affects a cure). Which new attitude do I want to adopt? Am I in harmony with the order of the family? (see pp. 27 and 53).
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life.
Guiding principles: “Pain = repair!“ “I am full of self-confidence and look to the future hopefully.“ “I have faith in my divine guidance!“
Bach-flowers: larch, possibly elm, centaury, rock water.
Morning ritual by Anton Styger (see: p.83).
Whole, alkaline nutrition, brown millet, Kanne Bread Drink.
Linseed oil (omega 3).
3x/week eat soup with boiled bones of beef, fish, poultry. 1 teaspoon cod liver oil daily. Vitamin D3.
Natural borax internally.
For all physical measures, the principle is: Energize!
Cayce: Regular massage with peanut and olive oil with a touch of camphor oil.
Warm baths, sauna, steam bath, red light, infrared irradiation, skin brushing (dry or wet).
Sunbathing, possibly, solarium.
Vigorous massage with circulation-stimulating oils, such as rosemary, marjoram, thyme, coriander, cinnamon, camphor, among other things.
Massage: accupoint, connective tissue, reflexology.
Hot potatoes or mustard poultice. Cupping (dry), cantharides.
Physiotherapy. Exercises, but not excessive, strength training – toning.
Often helpful in the case of older patients are natural (or identical with natural)
hormones (rejuvenating effects, also for the joints).

Decrease in bone mass and density (osteoporosis)


According to CM, this is an illness of old age, where loss of bone mass leads to diminished bone strength and bone fragility. Nearly half of those over 70 suffer from osteoporosis and women twice as often as men.
Conflict More or less generalized self-esteem conflict.
Examples ➜ “I am good for nothing anymore, I’m a burden for my family.”
➜ Somebody is forced into retirement and suddenly feels old: “I am ready for the scrap heap!“
Her children, the most important thing in her life, left the house: “I ask myself what I‘m good for!“ Self-esteem conflict in the active-phase = osteoporosis; restoration with pain in the repair phase, should it come to that. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Conflict-active phase, usually with short, intermittent repair phases > degradation of bone tissue > osteoporosis.
Note It is interesting to note that in Asia, where old people are highly valued and held in high social esteem, osteoporosis was almost unknown. In large Asian families, the oldest family members have traditionally occupied a respected position and usually have the last word. The preservation of self-esteem and self-confidence in old age is a social and individual duty. However, this difference is already being labeled a “myth,” as Asian cultures westernize and osteoporosis rates skyrocket.
Further causes Lack of movement: If bones are not used, they are broken down to the bare essentials. Bone density can be increased by regular exercise (similar to muscle training). Regular exercise also promotes self-esteem, when not done under pressure to succeed and it is done in a relaxed atmosphere.
Long-term use of cortisone: steroids inhibit the tissue development and promote bone loss.
Poor diet: in particular, too much sugar damages the bone metabolism.
Questions What do I think about getting/being “old?” Do I feel valued? What status do the elderly have in my family? Which goals do I still have? How can I reestablish myself on the inside? (New tasks, inner values)?
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life.
Guiding principles: “Goodbye to the obsession with youth!“ “Inner values are what count. I will strive for wisdom and strength of character!“ “I am strong and courageous!“
Movement: especially strength training, muscle building.
Vigorous massage with warm oils. Use comfrey oil or ointment.
Alkaline diet (see p. 65). Avoid: white flour, sugar, soft drinks, e.g., Coca-Cola (phosphoric acid).
Natural vitamin D3 (cold pressed vegetable oils, cod liver oil (see p. 68), eggs, dairy products), calcium (sesame, millet, vegetables, nettle seeds, dairy products, etc.), linseed oil.
Tea: horsetail, green oat, mugwort. Natural borax internally. Schindele’s Minerals.
CM bisphosphonates are not recommended because of their uselessness and harmfulness.
For further options see osteoarthritis p. 355.

Demise (necrosis) of marrow tissue, replacement of bone marrow with connective tissue (bone marrow fibrosis, myelofibrosis, osteomyelosclerosis)

Conflict The most intense self-esteem conflict, corresponding to location (see: p.353). The bone marrow is the innermost part of the bone, which is why we are dealing with substantial issues here, mostly family issues, because blood is formed in the bone marrow. Keyword: blood relative, see p. 164).
Phase Conflict-active phase (marrow necrosis) or recurring-conflict (fibrosis), degradation of marrow tissue or its replacement by connective tissue.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life if still active.
Avoid recurrences. Questions, therapy see osteoarthritis p. 355.

Complex regional pain syndrome after injury (CRPS, Sudeck’s dystrophy)


If after an accident, a bone fracture will not heal, chronic pain occurs and the affected joint possibly even atrophies, the diagnosis of “Sudeck’s dystrophy” may follow.
Conflict Local self-esteem conflict or, more precisely, devaluation because of the injury or restriction.
Example ➜ “My ankle is broken. Now I’m totally out of the race. Will it ever be as good again? “
Phase Conflict-active phase or recurring-conflict: degradation of bone tissue, hardly any formation of callus. In between optimistic phases with bone formation (callus formation), pain.
Questions Why did the injury affect me so much? How did my ancestors deal with accidents/injuries? What can I learn from doing nothing? (E.g., practicing patience, questioning my mission/goals in life)? Which positive effects are there? (E.g., life will slow down again, more time for the family, etc.).
Therapy Through unwavering optimism, break out of the vicious circle. Question the identification with one’s own body > new orientation, reestablish priorities in life. See measures p. 355.

Brittle bone disease (osteogenesis imperfecta)


According to CM, this is an “inherited disease“ marked by incomplete bone construction and extreme fragility.
Conflict Generalized self-esteem conflict. Like all hereditary diseases, the cause lies with the ancestors or the pregnancy/birth.
Phase Conflict-active phase – reduced cell division or degradation of bone tissue.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life.
See also osteoarthritis p. 355.

Inflammatory thickening and deformation of the bones (Paget‘s disease)


This chronic disorder begins with an increase in the activity of bone degrading cells (osteoclasts). As the disease progresses, the bones become deformed and thickened.
Conflict Self-esteem conflict according to location (see: p.353).
Phase At first, persistent-active conflict (cell degradation, softening of the bones). Then, repair phases (cell growth, stabilization of deformed bones) alternate with conflict-active phases.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life, so that the persistent repair comes to an end. See also osteoarthritis p. 355.

Inflammation of the joints (arthritis)2

Conflict Self-esteem conflict according to body location (see: p.353).
Phase Repair phase – Restoration of the tissue due to increased metabolism: pain, swelling, reddening; aggravated by syndrome.
Consider “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child, or partner) or local conflict.
Questions Did the inflammation begin suddenly? (Yes > a surprising, positive event resolved the conflict). This resolution event often doesn’t have a direct relation to the conflict: e.g., one falls in love, the beginning of vacation or retirement, a wonderful party (where one really had a good time). Did the inflammation come on slowly? (Yes > slow, anti-climactic conflict resolution, e.g., through a healing attitude, positive developments in a relationship, etc.). What stressed me before? Which new attitude will I need to avoid recurrences?
Therapy The conflict is resolved. Support the healing. Avoid recurrences.
Rest, elevation, moderate movement, but only in the pain-free range.
Principle for all physical measures: dissipating energy.
Cold showers, cold compresses, cold salt wrap.
Ice, ice pack (applied directly to the skin for max. 2 minutes, otherwise, it comes to so-called reactive hyperemia with warming effect).
Compresses with curd cheese, clay or aluminum acetate (e.g., Pasta Cool), hay flowers.
Colloidal silver internally and externally to the affected area. Schindele’s Minerals internally.
Natural borax internally/externally.
Tenderize cabbage leaves and apply.
Alcoholic rubbings with Swedish bitters, French brandy, spirit of melissa, tincture of frankin­cense or myrrh.
Essential oils gently applied (diluted): lavender, mint, lemon balm, chamomile.
Lymphatic drainage, acupuncture (see p. 68), reflexology massage.
Cayce: rubbing with peanut oil and myrrh tincture or castor oil.
Alkaline diet (see p. 65), no pork, even better no meat. Kanne Bread Drink.
MMS (see p. 68). Vitamin D3, cod liver oil (see p. 68). Linseed oil.
Enzyme preparation (e.g., Wobenzym).
Traumeel Ointment (Fa. Heel).
Schuessler Cell Salts No. 3, 4, 9.
Blue-light irradiation, consider leeches.
Cannabis Oil.
If necessary – CM, antirheumatic medications (see: p.68), cortisone (not recommended for long-term).
All anti-inflammatory measures ease the healing symptoms but they can extend the repair phase somewhat.
After relief of intensive pain – motion, strength training, muscle building.

Inflammation of the bursa (bursitis)


The bursae are sacs of lubricating fluid lying close to the joints where the muscles and ligaments glide over the bones or the skin is exposed to higher pressure (e.g., tip of the elbow). They help reduce friction and absorb pressure.
Conflict Derived from the function: Self-esteem conflict, that too much pressure is being exerted from the outside according to location in the body (see: p.353).
Phase Repair phase, inflammation of the bursa, swelling, pain, reddening.
Note Aggravated by syndrome; take into account “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child or partner) or local conflict.
Therapy The conflict is resolved. Support the healing.
See also above.

Inflamed bone marrow (osteomyelitis)


According to CM, this is a “bacterial infection“ caused by staphylococci.

From the view of the New Medicine, naturally, this is not an infection.
Conflict Self-esteem conflict according to body location (see: p.353).
Phase Intensive repair phase > acute inflammation of the bone marrow, the exudate coming from the bone marrow stretches the periosteum > pain.
Note Aggravated by syndrome; if the inflammation is chronic (= recurring-conflict), cysts and abscesses can develop. Consider “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child or partner) or local conflict.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and resolve them, if still active. See also: joint inflammation p. 357.

Bone marrow tumors (plasmacytoma, multiple myeloma, Kahler‘s disease)

Conflict Intensive self-esteem conflict according to location in the body (see: p.353).
Phase Repair phase: cell division, restoration of the bone marrow.
Note The tumor is always preceded by a necrosis of bone marrow. If flat bones are affected, leukemia (excessive blood production) occurs. Consider “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child or partner) or local conflict.
Therapy The conflict is resolved. Support the healing. Avoid recurrences. See also: arthritis p. 357.
In our opinion, stem cell transplantation is not useful (because it is ineffective).

Bone tumor (osteoblastoma, osteoma, Ewing‘s sarcoma, osteosarcoma, etc.)

Conflict Self-esteem conflict according to body location (see: p.353).
Conflict-active Cell degradation from the bones (osteolysis), no pain.
Repair phase Restoration of the bone substance = CM: “bone tumor.“ Often a recurring conflict.
Bio. function Reinforcement of the bone. The affected area is stronger than before after the SBS is completed.
Note According to CM, most bone tumors are metastases (= secondary tumors). The reason for this is that people suffer local self-esteem conflicts from cancer diagnoses or by debilitating therapies (surgery, chemotherapy). E.g., after a breast cancer diagnosis: “I am no longer a real woman! “ = local self-esteem conflict with resulting cell division in the breast bone or ribs = CM‘s “bone cancer.“
Decreasing examination intervals/progressively better imaging technology ensure that these tumors are discovered sooner and more often.
So-called primary bone tumors are usually discovered when a patient complains of pain.
In earlier times, the patient was sent home for bed rest. Now they keep looking until they find something. In CT scans, not only are tissue-dense (hyper-dense) areas suspected of being carcinogenic but also areas with low density (hypo-dense) = CM‘s giant cell bone tumor or “osteoclastoma.“
Osteosarcoma Unfortunately, when cancer is suspected, a biopsy puncture is often performed. > Liquid bone (callus) runs out through the hole into the periosteum and “hardens” in the surrounding tissue.
= Osteosarcoma = CM evidence of “malignancy.” > Osteosarcomas mostly arise due to medical malpractice (puncture), sometimes they arise due to unfortunate injuries during a bone repair phase.
If the hole does not close on its own, one can try to stop the callus from leaking out with irradiation or surgery.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life if still active.
The big problem is usually the pain.
Thus, use CM antirheumatic drugs generously.
If necessary, CBD oil.
Irradiation possible in exceptional cases, if the pain is unbearably intense.
See also: arthritis p. 357.

Cartilaginous tumor (chondrosarcoma, chondroblastoma, osteochondroma, etc.)


Cartilaginous tumors are rarely diagnosed. Progression is similar to the above.
Conflict Self-esteem conflict, matching the corresponding part of the body (see: p.353).
Example A 40-year-old, married, left-handed woman has two daughters, ages 11 and 13. The first daughter is a “loud child“ for the first two years, driving her mother to frustration. She finds it difficult to develop motherly feelings for the child and she often thinks about the time before she had children = central self-esteem conflict. While on vacation, she realizes for the first time that the children are fairly independent now = conflict resolution. At this point, severe, pain begins to radiate from the right side of the pelvis into the right mother/child leg = restoration phase. When the pain doesn‘t relent when she returns home, a neurosurgeon wishes to further investigate by performing a needle biopsy. The medical finding of “malignant“ is confirmed during surgery. Due to the two openings, callus runs into the pelvic cavity, where a 10.5 x 5.5 x 9 cm chondrosarcoma develops. The doctors want the patient to undergo lifelong chemotherapy. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Repair phase or recurring–conflict. Restoration of the cartilaginous substance.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life if still active.
See also arthritis p. 357.

Ankylosing spondylitis (Bechterew‘s disease)


A “rheumatic“ disease of the spine (see Rheumatism I), calcifications make movement progressively difficult > fusing of the vertebral bodies.
Conflict Self-esteem conflict affecting the spinal column (see: p.353). Pressure from an authority; you submit, but do not want to acknowledge/let the disgrace be acknowledged. Unfulfillable demands. “It is too heavy to bear.”
Example A now 52-year-old patient has suffered from the influence of his dominant father. Even during his childhood, the boy‘s father constantly found fault with his son. The patient vividly remembers the following accident and, as a result of his father‘s influence, he continues to blame himself: The boy knocks over a handicapped man with his bike and the man later dies as a result = self-esteem conflict of being battered by life and a central self-esteem conflict. The conflict is recurring > alternating destruction and restoration of the spine. > Calcification > diagnosis: ankylosing spondylitis. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Persistent repair: During every repair phase, more bone tissue is added (luxury group) > exaggerated calcification and stiffening of the spinal column. Consider “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child or partner) or local conflict.
Bio. meaning Adding to the spine’s hardness/strength so one can withstand the pressure (staying power).
Questions From which person (authority) or situation do I feel overwhelmed? Are/were ancestors also affected? (Yes > family issue). What conditioned me? (Childhood, similar feelings of the parents, pregnancy)?
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life so that the persistent repair can come to an end.
Hildegard of Bingen: Copper boiled in wine (“copper wine“) special recipe.
For remedies during acute phases, see arthritis. p. 291.
In chronic quiet phases, see osteoarthritis p. 355.

Gout


According to CM, gout stems from high concentrations of acid in the body, with uric acid crystals

responsible for inflammation in the joints. In our view, too much uric acid means that the kidney collecting

tubules SBS is involved. Gout is a combined phenomenon of two SBS running at the same time, but in different phases.

Conflict/phase Resolved or persistent self-esteem conflict according to body location (see: p.353) + active refugee conflict (kidney collecting tubules, see: p.277) = syndrome.
Note Increase in uric acid, because the kidney collecting tubules SBS not only store water, they also stores protein in the form of uric acid. Fluid collection > swelling, severe pain = acute gout attack.
Take into account “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child or partner) or local conflict.
Often there is a family tendency toward hyperacidity.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life if still active.
Determine the refugee conflict and resolve it (see: p.279).
Alkaline diet (see p. 65).
Plenty of exercise in fresh air, aerobic (sweaty) sports or sauna.
These measures alone usually bring marked improvement.
Hildegard of Bingen: Chew three cloves daily, drink centaury tea; parsley-rue-fat compress.
Colloidal silver internally and externally.
If necessary, CM medication for too much uric acid (uricosuric and uricostatics) and
for those who are too comfortable to attempt conflict resolution and lifestyle change.
See arthritis p. 357.

Rheumatism I (rheumatic spectrum disorder, chronic polyarthritis)3


CM labels rheumatism as a so-called auto-immune disease where, for an unknown reason, the body‘s own cells are said to turn against its own tissue and destroy it. An indication of this are “rheumatism factors“ and rapid blood sedimentation and its primary factors are antibodies, which work against the body‘s own tissues. They are determined by observing the reaction of blood serum with other proteins in a test tube or plate. Various other tests are also used, such as the so-called Waaler-Rose test or the ELISA test. For us, these tests and their results are meaningless. The term “antibodies“ implies a fight between good and evil – from this erroneous notion come the terms “immunoglobulin,“ “antibodies“ and “antigens.“ The truth is: we have not observed these processes anywhere in the human body to allow us to conclude that such activity occurs.

The term “immune system“ is not used in the 5 Biological Laws of Nature, because there is no such thing, nor are there any “immunoglobulins“ or “antibodies“ or “antigens.“ Instead, we have “globulins,“ which increase after poisonings (inoculations, antibiotics, drugs, alcohol, etc.), injuries (bruises, contusions, etc.) or during repair phases.
Conflict Self-esteem conflict, according to body location – see: p.353.
Example “Rheumatism attack“: A slim, 36-year-old teacher has suffered for years from polyarthritis of the arms and legs. The patient is very excited about her upcoming wedding, but her mother continuously meddles with the preparations. The bridal bouquet is the issue at hand: the mother wants to pick it out herself because the patient has not been able to. This frustrates the patient = self-esteem conflict, conflict trigger with regard to the mother. She finally decides to arrange the bouquet herself, and also decides on the music for the wedding = conflict resolution and beginning of the healing– phase; attack of rheumatism in her left, mother/child knee. (Archive of B. Eybl)
A 64-year-old, now retired, worked his whole life as a tile layer: At the time, he was constantly caught in a conflict between living up to his own high standards for quality and meeting tight deadlines. = Multiple devaluation conflicts related to his hands (clumsiness, perfection – “I should have worked faster”) and feet (location conflict – “I should have just walked away”). The joints in question slowly became deformed over the years. He was only able to keep working with high doses of antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and cortisone. In retirement, it is like he has been redeemed: Enjoying his freedom, his arthritis continues to improve. Step by step, he is reducing his medications. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase “Acute attack“ = repair phase, symptom-free intervals = conflict activity, more cells are removed with each inflammation > progressive thickening and deformation of the affected joint. Consider “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child or partner) or local conflict.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life, so that the SBS comes to an end. Understand that rheumatism is not a progressive disease sent by fate, but that everything is dependent on the psyche.
Guiding principles: “I won‘t take it to heart!“ “Enough of my high demands!“ “Enough perfectionism!“ “I trust myself.“ “I am strong.“
Hildegard of Bingen: Centaury tea, curly leaf mint elixir, cedar fruit powder (internally), thyme paste special recipe. Measures in acute phase, see: arthritis p. 357. In chronic, quiet phase see joint deterioration, p.354. CBD oil. MMS (p. 68). If necessary, CM-modifying antirheumatic drugs, possibly cortisone briefly.

1 See Dr. Hamer, Charts pp. 63, 75

2 See Dr. Hamer, Charts pp. 63, 75

3 See Dr. Hamer, Charts pp. 63, 75

SBS of the Superficial Periosteum

Rheumatism II1

Symptoms Pain during conflict activity, flowing pain in “cold“ tissue.
Conflict Intense or brutal–separation conflict. Suffering experienced oneself. Also, a separation conflict due to suffering inflicted on someone else.
Example See pain at the back of the head, p. 51.
Tissue Periosteal surface – ectoderm. In the periosteum, we distinguish two layers: the deep-lying (interior)layer in direct contact with the bone is included in the bone SBS (self-esteem conflict) with pain in the repair phase (see above). The superficial (exterior) layer is responsible for rheumatism, pain in the active phase – during the day and under stress (= brutal-separation conflict).
Conflict-active Migrating pain during the day, the area feels cold or actually is cold. There is no swelling or reddening, rather insufficient supply.
Most important symptom: cold feet, possibly also cold calves and usually also cold hands. false sensations in the affected areas.
Repair phase Reduced sensitivity to pain.
Note Pain worsens during sympathicotonia (during the day) and eases at night and when resting.
Painkillers hardly bring relief. Much rarer than a self-esteem conflict. (By self-esteem conflicts it is just the opposite).
Consider “handedness“ and side or local conflict.
Questions With this SBS, the symptoms must have begun during stress, otherwise one is dealing with a self-esteem conflict. What was stressing me when it began? Which separation happened? What conditioned me to this end? (Childhood, e.g., parents’ divorce; pregnancy, e.g., unwanted child; birth, e.g., one wasn’t allowed to be with the mother for whatever reason). Which new, inner attitude would be helpful? Which emotion(s) do I want to leave behind? What can I change on the outside?
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life.
Hildegard of Bingen: cold feet – shoe inlays of badger fur, ash leaves compresses against pain.
Cod liver oil (see p. 68).
If necessary: petroleum-cure (see p. 68).
Additional therapeutic measures see: p.357 and above.

1 See Dr. Hamer, Charts pp. 142, 147

Bone fracture, fatigue fracture

Broken bones are acute injuries that are not governed by the 5 Biological Laws of Nature.

Nevertheless, from a broader (spiritual) perspective, accidents do not happen by chance. Thinking about the possible reasons is useful when one feels personal development is important.

From the perspective of the 5 Biological Laws of Nature, an SBS may be in play when a bone breaks: In the conflict-active phase of a bone SBS, the bone is weakened due to cell degradation > danger of fatigue fracture despite the “bandage effect“ of the periosteum. (This encloses the bone tightly and gives it some, albeit limited, strength). In the repair phase, this bandaging effect is absent, because the periosteum is lifted off of the bone by edema. Furthermore, the bone tissue becomes sponge-like during the repair phase and is thus more susceptible to breaks > pain makes the individual remain still, so that the bone can heal
(= biological function).

For sprained or torn ligaments, tendons and muscles, it can be the same – in the active-phase of corresponding SBSs, they are weakened structurally. One feels nothing and is “fit“ > danger of injury. In the repair phase, one is warned and slowed down by the pain.

Therapy

  • CM care, immobilization, but a brief cast is best.
  • Compresses of freshly crushed comfrey roots or a thick layer of comfrey ointment, if you have access to the place of injury.
  • Tea: comfrey root, horsetail.
  • Hildegard of Bingen: centaury, plantain internally and externally.
  • For after the cast removal, see arthritis p. 357.

The musculoskeletal system from head to toe

SBS of the Bones, Cartilage or Ligaments

Neck pain, cervical syndrome, falling asleep of the hands


Through demand for space in the area of the nerve roots, nerves and blood vessels in the arm can become compromised, causing hands to “fall asleep“ in a resting state (greater pressure from edema). (Usually not a separate SBS of the hands).
Conflict Moral-intellectual self-esteem conflict, perceived injustice, discord, bondage, dishonesty, ingratitude, indecency, intolerance, feeling stupid or unintelligent.
Examples A retired woman leads an exercise class at the local senior-citizens’ club. Without warning, the club president informs her that she is no longer needed for the class. She begins to recover when her students and coworkers insist that she continue = unjust self-esteem conflict, degradation of cells from the cervical spine in the active-phase and restoration in the repair phase with neck pain. (Archive B. Eybl)
A patient is a student and is studying for his diploma exam. He is “running out of time” = intellectual self-esteem conflict. Since then, he experiences a trigger: whenever he has to study, he has neck pains. (Archive B. Eybl)
A secretary is challenged past the limits of her intellectual abilities. Her boss is a perfectionist and insists that she finish everything punctually = intellectual self-esteem conflict. When her boss has to leave for health reasons (heart attack), the secretary comes into healing > CM: “cervical syndrome.“ (Archive B. Eybl)
A 48-year-old, right-handed, athletic man is married for the second time and has two daughters. For a year and a half, the elder, 24-year-old daughter has been living with her boyfriend who, in the eyes of her father, doesn‘t suit her at all. “A big egoist!“ = moral self-esteem conflict affecting the left (mother/child side) of the cervical spine. After a lot of trouble, she finally separates from this man. The patient is relieved that the matter is over and his daughter has her peace again = beginning of the repair phase > for four months, his left arm always falls asleep at night. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Repair phase, possibly persistent repair, usually recurring-conflict.
Note Too little exercise (e.g., sitting for hours) increases the symptoms. Common attendant symptom: dizziness. Consider “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child or partner) or local conflict.
Questions What brought me into the repair phase? (Weekend(s), vacation, vocalizing the problem)? What was making me feel devalued/demeaning to me before? Was that the first conflict of this type? Which conditioning lies behind the conflict? (Pregnancy, parents’ feelings, school experience, upbringing, first partner)? Which internal and external changes could be helpful/healing for me? Which daily meditation would help? See also: questions p. 354 and p. 357.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if chronic, resolve them in real life if possible.
Guiding principles: “I trust in my abilities.“ “I can’t do everything at once. Easy does it – I’ve gotten this far and that’s enough for now.“ “What I cannot change won’t upset me.“
For measures to take for acute pain, see arthritis, p. 357.. In the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 355.

Cervical disk herniation (prolapsed cervical disc)


Same SBS as above .
Phase Intensive repair phase – the space requirement becomes so great that the gelatinous mass
at the disc core is pressed outwards. As soon as the edema retreats, the prolapsed disc corrects itself.
Unless there are relapses, the matter is over at this point. May also be a recurring conflict.
Example Two weeks previously, a 61-year-old woman was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc, radiating into the left (mother-child) arm. Her orthopedic surgeon wanted to perform an anterior cervical fusion. Conflict: Last year her daughter became pregnant, but unfortunately, her daughter lost the child in the second month = devaluation conflict – in sympathy for her daughter. (She has an unnaturally close bond with her daughter). Shortly thereafter, her daughter became pregnant again and gave birth to a healthy child = resolution = herniated disc. When the patient learns the reason behind the actual cause of her pain, she decided to let it heal naturally. Daily letting-go exercises (daughter), acupressure massages and lymphatic drainage contributed to her being virtually complaint-free within only 7 weeks. (Archive B. Eybl)
Note A disc herniation often occurs in conjunction with syndrome. The diagnosis “prolapsed disc,“ especially “prolapsed cervical disc“ sounds threatening. Many patients believe that they will have to “live with it“ and fear permanent paralysis > self-esteem conflict with regard to this spot = diagnosis shock. As a result, the SBS becomes self-perpetuating, much like with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Naturally, the repair phase was preceded by a conflict-active phase with cell degradation in the adjacent spinal bodies or in the disc itself > this can cause the gelatinous core to become herniated (pressed out) in the repair phase or possibly in the active-phase, if the pressure is too strong.
Consider “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child or partner), also which side is radiating pain or local conflict.
Therapy The conflict is resolved. Support the repair phase and prevent recurrences.
Always remember that a herniated disc is just temporary, i.e., after the completion of the repair phase,“it’s over and done with.”
Measures see arthritis p. 357. For severe pain: rest (possibly for weeks).
When the repair phase is too intense, one can try infiltration (syringe with painkillers
and cortisone in the vicinity of the nerve root). Surgery as a last resort.
See also: questions p. 354 and p. 357.

Hunchback (thin, forward protruding neck)

Character Good observers, intellectual, react strongly to opposing/external stimuli so that they lose their center. Internally flexible/sensitive, often unstable, lacking self-confidence. Often vegetarians.
Note A hunch/round back can also occur in the context of ankylosing spondylitis (p. 359). In that case, this description doesn’t apply, but rather one is “caving in to pressure.”
Therapy Pay attention to posture (internal and external), build up muscles through daily strength training, stretch chest muscles. Develop the qualities of the bull neck character. Protein-rich diet.

Bull neck (short, thick neck)

Character Generally, people who are self-confident, inflexible on the inside, not very empathetic. Strengths: Strength, stability, reliability, able to pull it off. Often prefer a meat-based diet.
Note Sometimes a bull neck is a symptom accompanying adrenal hyperactivity (p. 142)
Therapy Daily stretching exercises. Develop the qualities of the hunchback. Include more vegetables in diet.

Tumor of the eye socket

Conflict Self-esteem conflict with regard to the eye.
Example ➜ A person is confronted with the following statement: “Your eye looks so ugly that I could vomit!“
Phase Repair phase: Restoration of the eye socket = tumor.
Therapy The conflict is resolved. Support the healing. Avoid recurrences. Do not perform a puncture.

Shoulder pain

Conflict Self-esteem conflict, believing not to be a good mother/father (right-handed, left shoulder) or not a good partner (right-handed, right shoulder). Left-handed vice versa. In German, the word “shoulder” and “guilt” have the same root (Schulter/Schuld). In English, we say “shoulder the blame.” When it comes to the shoulder, it’s about a bad conscience, guilt, self-blame. Particularly common with women.
Examples During her pregnancy, the patient considers having an abortion. She knows the child feels her thoughts = self-esteem conflict of believing she is not a good mother. The boy is born and is now 14 years old, but the patient is still plagued with feelings of guilt. At every opportunity, she doubts her motherly qualities = recurring–conflict with chronic pains in the mother/child shoulder. (Archive B. Eybl)
A patient‘s daughter complains that she never looks after her children, but she always has time for her other daughter’s children > the patient thinks she‘s not a good mother/grandmother > the conflict is constantly recurring because she doesn‘t seem to be able to please her daughter > chronic shoulder pain. (Archive B. Eybl)
The patient cannot nurse her baby properly because her nipples are inverted. When she goes to the hospital, the doctors criticize her because the child is undernourished = self-esteem conflict of believing that she is not a good mother. The patient does not come into healing until three years later, when she is able to nurse the next child without problems > restoration of the tissue > shoulder pain. (Archive B. Eybl)
The patient has an argument with her husband, loses her composure and screams at him. A short time later, she feels guilty about her behavior. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Repair phase or recurring conflict – restoration of bone, cartilage, ligament or muscle. Pain, inflammation. Consider “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child or partner) or local conflict.
Questions Based on the symptoms, determine if it is in the repair phase or is a recurring conflict. (Over 6 months > persistent-recurring). Which event brought me into the current repair phase? (E.g., praise, a good conversation, forgiveness)? Why did I doubt before? (Determine the conflict). First instance of shoulder pain? (No > determine the original episode). Why do I always look for the fault in myself? Which conditioning lies behind it? (Lack of self-esteem based on upbringing, similarity to the parents, pregnancy)? Do I have a sufficient spiritual connection? Further questions: see: p.354 and p. 357.
Therapy The conflict is resolved. If it is chronic, determine and resolve the conflict and/or trigger.
Guiding principles: “There‘s no use in feeling guilty.“ “I am doing my best today and now.“ “What‘s done is done.“ “From now on, I won‘t take everything so seriously.“
Bach-flowers: pine, larch, scleranthus.
After intense pain has subsided: targeted movement. For measures to take for acute pain: see arthritis, p. 357. In the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 355.
When the repair phase is too intense, one can try an infiltration (syringe with painkillers and cortisone under the acromion). Surgery is sometimes useful but sometimes unsuccessful.

Calcium deposits in the shoulder joints


Same SBS as above
Phase Recurring–conflict – persistent-repair. Local, excessive cell build-up (luxury group) > formation of calcium deposits in the articular space of the joint.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life, so that the SBS comes to an end. See also: questions p. 354 and p. 357.
The calcium deposits are usually not a problem. However, if they get too large and become lodged in the articular space of the joint, one can (after a period of observation with dietary changes, etc.) consider surgery. For measures to take for acute pain: see arthritis, p. 291. For the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 355.

Tennis elbow, golfer‘s elbow (epicondylitis)


Painful inflammation of the elbow tendons. Outside = tennis elbow. Inside = golf elbow.
Conflict Local self-esteem conflict, inability conflict. Tennis elbow: not being able to press, push, beat, etc. something away. Golfer’s elbow: not being able to hug, hold, etc. something (tightly).
In my experience, the people most often affected are those who define themselves in terms of their arm performance (tennis and golf players, artisans, waiters, etc.), otherwise this type of conflict tends to manifest in the knee joint.
The elbow can also react (as a “victim” or “perpetrator”) to conflicts because of the “elbow technique.”
Examples A patient is 22 years old and has a summer job at his relatives‘ restaurant. He commits himself to his work in order to show his relatives how capable he is. After two weeks of hard work, they pay him a meager salary, far below his expectations = self-esteem conflict due to lack of recognition for his work with his arms (waiting tables). He comes into healing when he gives the money back out of protest > acute tennis arm as sign of healing, strong swelling due to syndrome. (Archive of B. Eybl)
A semi-professional boxer is preparing for a big fight with his trainer. He loses the fight = self-esteem conflict of unsatisfied ambition with a local self-esteem conflict of not being able to hit hard enough. Nevertheless, under great pressure to succeed, he keeps on training. When he decides to box only for fun, the pain in both elbows begins = repair phase. (Archive B. Eybl)
A construction manager sacrifices himself for his company without receiving any special gratitude = self-esteem conflict due to lack of recognition. In a phase of total exhaustion, he decides not to take his job so seriously anymore and to reduce his efforts = conflict resolution. In the repair phase, a tennis elbow follows, which lasts for many months. (Archive B. Eybl)
A 14-year-old, right-handed high school student is an avid practitioner of judo. Sixteen months ago, she sprained her elbow during a training accident. In the hospital she is given a cast = local self-esteem conflict. Even after her recovery, her elbow becomes inflamed after every training session. This has been occurring for 15 months and the patient begins to doubt her abilities. Before every session, she wonders whether the joint will hold = recurring local self-esteem conflict. Her therapist advises her to take a break from training and to take care of her elbow. It is not by mere chance that her mother/child elbow is the injured one, for the patient says that her mother‘s praise is very important to her, far more important than her father‘s or other people‘s. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Repair phase: Restoration of the tendons = inflamed elbow, tennis elbow, golfer‘s elbow.
Possibly a recurring-conflict.
Questions Since when? Mother/child or partner side? What do I use my arms for the most? (Sport, work)? Which self-esteem problem was resolved at the time? Why did I identify with it so much at the time? Why do I have to prove my abilities? (Own insecurity)? What has conditioned me in terms of ambition? (E.g., ambitious parents, failure and the black sheep of the family)? Which new attitude could be helpful? See also further questions p. 354 and p. 357.
Therapy The conflict is resolved. Support the healing. Avoid recurrences. For measures, see arthritis, p. 357.
After the intense pain is gone: stretching, movement and strength-training.

Osteoarthritis and polyarthritis of the finger joints

Conflict Self-esteem conflict due to clumsiness. One believes they have treated someone wrong, to have gone about something wrong, to have done something wrong – for real or in the figurative sense.
To have failed while doing and activity with their hands (perfectionism, “my hand slipped”).
Also, local self-esteem conflict, e.g., hand is weak following a fractured wrist.
The thumb represents “I,“ the ego. Symbol: Thumbs up/down.
Index finger for accusations, rebukes, being right (“with a raised index finger”).
Middle finger: expressions of contempt (“the finger”), sexuality.
Ring finger: partnership/relationship, connection (wedding ring).
Examples A young patient wants to learn a craft, but his mother begs and pleads with him to finish his high school diploma first. The boy acquiesces = self-esteem conflict of not being allowed to learn a craft, to work with his hands. Cell degradation in the wrist bone during the active–phase, arthritis is the repair phase. (Archive B. Eybl)
A woman constantly doubts whether she is doing everything right in everyday life. She was raised this way – even as a little girl, she was trained to please everybody. Her perfectionism has led to daily self-esteem conflicts with regard to her hands. The result is thickened joints. (Archive of B. Eybl)
For a year, a 60-year-old woman had been experiencing pain in both little fingers. Her metabolic condition/nutrition and blood values were all very good (ruled out gout). It turns out that her friendship with her only two girlfriends had cooled off about a year ago. Since then she has felt lonely. = Persistent self-esteem conflict, that her connection to two important people was broken. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase “Acute attack,“ polyarthritis – repair phase: arthrosis/osteoarthritis = recurring–conflict; thickened joints through recurring inflammation = danger of a vicious circle. Take into account “handedness“ and side.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life so that the SBS comes to an end. Guiding principles: “Anybody can make mistakes.“ “I trust my abilities and don‘t take clumsy mistakes so seriously.“ See also: questions p. 354 and p. 357. For measures to take for acute pain: see arthritis, p. 291. In the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 289.

Inflammation of the synovial membrane (tenosynovitis)


Same SBS as above. According to CM, caused by overuse, which is partially true, but conflicts can play a role.
Example A young woman is just beginning to train as a masseur. She doubts whether this vocation suits her, because she has delicate hands = clumsiness self-esteem conflict. She comes into healing when many of her customers praise her. In the repair phase, she gets tenosynovitis. The result is a vicious circle because she sees her original doubts as confirmed and she must give up the profession. (Archive B. Eybl)
A young woman reports on her tendinitis: One day my right wrist started to hurt so much, I could no longer move it. My doctor didn’t understand why, because I hadn’t done anything that could have caused it. He prescribed an ointment, antibiotics and something to protect my stomach. I didn’t use any of it. The story: My dog always likes to sniff all the other dogs he meets and I allow him to do it. However, in the dog school where I was taking him, this isn’t allowed. So, he was very restless and barked a lot, something that annoyed the dog trainer. The trainer told me I should just grab my dog by the neck when he does it and that would be the end of that. Without thinking twice, I did it. At the same moment, “Hey! What are you doing?!” flashed through my head. I was so sorry for doing that to my dog – I never went back to that dog school again. = Devaluation conflict, having abused my dog. A few days later I started having these bad pains in my wrist and they lasted for 4 weeks = repair phase. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Repair phase: Reconstruction of the tendon or tendon sheath. Inflammation, pain. Possibly a recurring conflict.
Bio. function Reinforcement of the structure. Biological function of pain: immobilization, so that the body can strengthen the tendon and tendon sheath in peace. After the SBS, the tendon is stronger than before.
Therapy The conflict is resolved. Support the healing. Avoid recurrences.
See also: questions p. 354 and p. 357. For remedies, see arthritis, p. 357.

Ganglion Wrist


Same SBS as above (see p. 365). Usually harmless protrusion of the joint capsule. Slightly painful, elastic bump on the back of the hand, filled with synovial fluid, less common on tendon sheaths or feet, even more rare on the spine. Ganglions on the knee are called Baker’s cysts (see p. xxx).
Phase Ganglia often form after an injury or in the course of arthrosis. People with weak connective tissue (see p. 346) are often affected. Recurrent conflict or persistent conflict activity, as a result of which the weakened joint capsule loses its shape and bulges outward.
Therapy Determine and resolve the conflict, causal conditioning, and beliefs. Ganglions often disappear on their own. Avoid extreme movements/stresses; lymph drainage, aspiration, or surgery if necessary.

Carpal tunnel Syndrome


Same SBS as above. The so-called carpal tunnel forms a passageway for the hand-flexing tendons and medial nerve of the hand. Chronic inflammation leads to tightening and friction.
Phase Persistent repair: Excessive restoration of the carpal tunnel and/or hand-flexing tendons > strengthening of structure, tightening of the carpal tunnel, inflammation, pain = carpal tunnel syndrome.
Bio. function Reinforcement of structures. Biological function of pain: immobilization.
Note Frequently found in meat eaters with acidification tendency. The inability to hold onto something conflict may play a role (see below).
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life so that the persistent repair comes to an end.
After the acute phase: stretching, gymnastics and flexibility exercises.
See also: questions p. 354 and p. 357.
For treatment measures: see arthritis, p. 357. In the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 355.
Surgery if necessary.

Shortening of the flexor tendons (Dupuytren‘s contracture)

Conflict Probably: Clumsiness self-esteem conflict, conflict of not being able to hold onto or keep something, not being able to “clutch/seize“ something. Not being able to control things/people.
Examples ➜ Somebody believes that he has sold a piece of land too cheaply = conflict of not getting the money in their clutches.
A patient has lost his best friend because of a disagreement = conflict of not being able to hold onto his friend. Since they run into one another often, the conflict keeps recurring > Dupuytren‘s contracture. (Archive B. Eybl)
Conflict-active Cell degradation in the wrist flexor tendons.
Repair phase Restoration, shortening of the tendons due to recurring–conflict > permanently scarred shortening and thickening of the tendons > the hand can no longer be opened and closed completely but the “claws” function better than ever (luxury group).
Bio. function Strengthening of the tendons, so as to hold on better.
Note Consider “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child or partner) or local conflict.
Questions Since when? (Consider the run-up time). Who or what do I want to hold close to me? Is holding on tightly my general attitude? What were my ancestors like in this regard? Which events conditioned me? Which measures would resolve the present conflict? Which new letting-go attitude do I want to develop? Further questions see: p.354 and p. 357.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life if still active.
Guiding principle: “I let go.“
Stretching and flexibility exercises, swimming, gymnastics.
Surgery is usually not very successful – last resort. See osteoarthritis p. 355.

Sternum (breastbone) or rib pain

Conflict Local self-esteem conflict: not being hugged or not being able to hug someone (ribs).
Not being squeezed to the chest or not being able to squeeze someone to the chest (sternum) or conflict in relation to beauty (cleavage). Usually a follow-up conflict.
Examples After a mastectomy, a patient no longer feels like a complete woman = local self-esteem conflict. In the repair phase she feels pain on the costal margin. CM interprets the edema as metastases. (Archive B. Eybl)
A doctor examines a patient‘s lungs during a check-up and says, “Something‘s not right with your lungs.“ (Archive B. Eybl)
Due to a diagnosis of breast cancer, a woman suffers a self-esteem conflict. She thinks: “Now I‘m not worth anything here anymore.“ When the tumor is successfully removed, her ribs begin to hurt = repair phase. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Repair phase: reconstruction of sternum or ribs, pain. Possibly a recurring-conflict.
Therapy The conflict is resolved. Support the repair phase.
See also: questions p. 354 and p. 357.
For measures, see osteoarthritis, p. 355.

Pain in the thoracic spine

Conflict Self-esteem conflict of being battered by life, feeling humiliated or inferior; conflict of being a “loser.“ “He has no backbone!” Or local self-esteem conflict because something is wrong in the chest region.
Examples A patient is a trainee and is happy that she has finally found a position. She thinks she has to accept the fact that her boss is always putting her down. She is unhappy but doesn‘t defend herself = self-esteem conflict of being a loser. During her two years as a trainee, she suffers intense pain in the thoracic spine = recurring–conflict. After that, she swears to herself that at her next job she will not be forced to put up with anything. Since then, the pain is gone. (Archive B. Eybl)
A woman has a complex, because she believes her breasts are too small = local self-esteem conflict. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Repair phase or recurring conflict. Restoration of the spinal body or cartilage, pain.
Note Applies to the whole spinal column: Every individual vertebra has a connection to an internal organ, e.g., thoracic vertebrae 9 – 11 with the kidneys. > With complaints, consider a kidney conflict.
Questions Do I submit? (Authority, independence, to elders or superiors)? Do ancestors have similar tendencies? (Indication of a family issue). What would happen if I didn’t subordinate myself anymore? Which beliefs allowed me to become this way? (E.g., “I’ll only be loved if I’m a good child”). Further questions see: p.354 and p. 357.
Therapy The conflict is resolved. If it recurs, determine the conflict or trigger and resolve it in real life.
Guiding principles: “Nobody has the right to humiliate me.“ “I will walk straight and upright through life.“
From an energetics point-of-view, thoracic spinal pains usually have to do with empty conditions.
Hildegard of Bingen: rub with bay leaf oil.
If necessary, antirheumatics when repair pain is too intense.
For additional measures, see osteoarthritis, p. 355.

Scoliosis (side to side curvature of the spine), round back
(juvenile kyphosis, Scheuermann‘s disease, wedge vertebrae)


Same SBS as above, if the thoracic vertebrae are affected.

Curvatures of the spine, usually combined with twisted vertebrae, usually begin in childhood or youth.
Example A woman in her 50s has suffered from constant thoracic spinal pain since puberty. Diagnosis: Scheuermann’s disease. The story: Her father loves women with really big breasts. Even the patient’s mother’s large breasts were too small for him (cup size D). She was appalled by her father’s comments, because she thinks her mother’s breasts are beautiful and she has relatively small breasts herself. On top of that, when she was entering puberty, her father once joked, “Well, are they growing yet?” Interestingly: Her pain originated at the exact spot where her bra clasps in the back. At 50, she discovered her conflict and made peace with what had happened in the past. The pain disappeared practically overnight and stayed away. However, the curvature of her spine hasn’t showed any signs of changing. (Archive Antje Scherret)
Conflict-active One-sided degeneration of the vertebrae, depending on the nature of the conflict (mother/child or partner side) > side to side curvature of that section of the spine; the body attempts to compensate by means of opposing curves above and below the affected vertebrae > “S“-shaped spine > scoliosis; wedge-shaped vertebrae and a round back occur when the vertebrae degenerate on the “belly“ side.
Repair phase The degenerated, now asymmetrical spinal chord becomes fixed in this position – it all becomes “cemented.“ There is pain only while cells are being built up, but the spinal chord remains permanently curved.
Note These curvatures mustn‘t necessarily cause trouble later. I know “completely crooked“ patients, without the slightest difficulties and others with perfectly straight spinal cords with massive complaints > the body can usually deal with these differences quite well.
Hunchback According to Frauenkron-Hoffmann: introverted character, “fetal position,” inability to face an issue.
Hyperlordosis According to Frauenkron-Hoffmann: extroverted character, showing sexual availablity, looking up to the father.
Questions When the scoliosis began in childhood > work out the parental or family issue. > One can only help their child through their own conscious work. Issues/topics: honesty (uprightness), straightforwardness, bent out of shape for love, money, prestige. Do other family members have scoliosis? (Find similarities). Further questions see: p.354 and p. 357.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and resolve them, if it is still active.
Send good thoughts to the spine. Doubt and discord are neither appropriate nor relevant.
Postural exercises, strength training, versatile sports.
For additional measures, see osteoarthritis, p. 355.

Pain in the lumbar spine or coccyx, lower back pain (LBP), sciatica

Conflict Central-personality self-esteem conflict.
Explanation: A person is shaken to the core, the burden is too great – the pressure is unbearable; or a local self-esteem conflict, for instance, because of sexual desperation or a diagnosis of colon cancer or hemorrhoids.
Examples A right-handed, married mother of a two-year-old, has suffered from LBP and sciatica on her left mother/child side, since the child was born. Conflict history: Her mother-in-law lives with them in the same house. The mother-in-law has no confidence in the patient‘s ability to care for the child. She consistently criticizes the patient for this = central loss of self-esteem with regard to the child. She feels inferior and has resigned herself to the situation = hanging–conflict > constant back pain. (Claudio Trupiano, thanks to Dr. Hamer, p. 261)
A now 41-year-old patient is treated extremely unfairly by his math teacher at a technical school. The sensitive young man takes this very personally = central-personality self-esteem conflict. After he finishes at the school, he completes an advanced degree under the motto: “I‘ll just show him.“ Since his days at the technical college, the patient has suffered regularly from severe lower back pain = recurring–conflict. Trigger: mathematical work under stress. (Archive B. Eybl)
A man is diagnosed with an intestinal tumor = local self-esteem conflict. (Archive B. Eybl)
A woman is abandoned by her partner, whom she loved very much. She believes that he has left her because she wasn‘t good in bed = local or central self-esteem conflict. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Repair phase or recurring conflict. Restoration of the tissue that was previously degraded, practically unnoticed; the healing bone or cartilage tissue swells up and presses against the spinal cord or nerve roots (sciatica). Consider “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child or partner) or local conflict. Into which leg does the pain radiate?
Note The most common diagnosis by therapists, “Your sacroiliac joint is blocked, you have unequal leg length,” shouldn’t be taken seriously, because it is a mechanical conception. I know people with perfect symmetry who have constant pain and others with very misaligned skeletal components (pelvic obliquity, scoliosis) without pain. Nevertheless, therapeutic procedures to unblock the SIJ make sense, because the pelvic organs also benefit from this.
Questions Which conflict was resolved when the pain began? What brought me into healing? (E.g., praise, completion of a burdensome project, weekends, vacation, retirement)? Do I have a problem with sitting? (Yes > indication that the conflict was experienced while sitting – sitting trigger). Why couldn’t I deal with the pressure? Did I put myself under pressure? Similar symptoms among ancestors? (Indication of a family issue. > Work out why people in the family put themselves under pressure and which beliefs are at play. E.g., “All that counts is performance.” “Only hard workers will be loved.” “Only the sick have an excuse”). Which inner and outer changes will I make? Further questions see: p.354 and p. 357.
Therapy The conflict is resolved. If chronic, determine and resolve the conflict and conditioning.
Guiding principles: “Pressure exists in order to be shaken off.“ “I want to be
free and happy – that makes life easier.“
Hildegard of Bingen: galangal root wine.
Possibly chiropractic, osteopathy, strength training, muscle building. If necessary, an antirheumatic agent.
When the repair phase is too intense, one can try an infiltration (syringe with painkillers and cortisone in the vicinity of the nerve root).
Measures to take for acute pain, see arthritis, p. 357. In the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 355.

Slipped (prolapsed) disc of the lumbar spine


Same SBS as above.
Example A married patient is building his own house. At the same time, he has to “hold his own“ at work = central-personality self-esteem conflict. When the house is finally finished and the family moves in, he suffers a slipped disc in his lower back = repair phase. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Intensive repair phase, a herniated disk only occurs along with syndrome. The repair phase was preceded by a conflict-active phase with cell degradation in the adjacent vertebral bodies or in the disc itself. > In the repair phase, this can cause the disc‘s gelatinous core to be squeezed out. If the burden is great, this could occur as early as the active-phase. As soon as the structure is repaired and the edema recedes, the disc corrects itself. This should be the end of the matter if there are no recurrences.
Note A diagnosis of “herniated disc“ can lead to a follow-up conflict. Many patients believe that “they will have to live with it“ = diagnosis shock in the form of another self-esteem conflict with regard to this location > danger of a vicious circle. Earlier, slipped discs were also common. Fortunately, they were diagnosed much less often (when toes went numb), because there still weren’t any CT and MRI machines.
Therapy The self-esteem conflict is resolved. Resolve any refugee conflict.
Guiding principle: “I will leave all the pressure and doubt behind me.“
Remember that the herniated disc is temporary, i.e., after completion of the repair phase, the problem is over and done with. See also: questions p. 354 and p. 357. For therapy, see arthritis, p.357. If the repair phase is too intense, one can try an infiltration (syringe with painkillers and cortisone in the vicinity of the nerve root). Surgery should be the last resort for numbness.

Spinal stenosis


Same SBS as above.
Phase Persistent repair over a long period of time, excessive bone buildup leads to permanent stenosis (narrowing) of the spinal canal > compressed nerves with pain radiating into the leg.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life so that the SBS comes to an end. Questions: see previous page. Do not magnify the diagnosis – the complaints often disappear completely. Stretching and other gymnastics.
See also: questions p. 354 and p. 357. For measures, see arthritis p. 291. In the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 355. If necessary, anti-inflammatory drugs if the pain is too intense.
After exhausting all measures, one may consider attempting the difficult surgery.

Slipped vertebrae (spondylolisthesis)


This diagnosis is rather uncertain (presumptive diagnosis). SBS same as above.
Phase Recurring-conflict – persistent conflict activity. Shrinking of the spinal cord or the space between the discs > individual discs can become loose and slide forward or backwards.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life.
See also: questions p. 354 and p. 357.
Strength training, muscle building (no stretching).
For measures to take when the pain is acute, see arthritis, p. 357. In the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 355.

Pain in the pubic bone or pelvic bone

Conflict Local self-esteem conflict. With men, this often has to do with sexuality or potency.
Women react to a sexual self-esteem conflict with the pelvis, sacrum, or pubic bone.
Examples Examples ➜ Somebody suffers from incontinence = local self-esteem conflict, degradation of bone substance in the active–phase, restoration and pain in the repair phase.
➜ After prostate gland surgery, a man is impotent.
➜ A husband suffers from premature ejaculation. For this reason, he cannot satisfy his wife.
Phase Phase Repair phase: restoration of the pubic bone or pelvic bone substance.
Possibly recurring conflict.
Consider “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child or partner) or local conflict.
Therapy Therapy The conflict is resolved. Support the healing.
See also: questions p. 354 and p. 357.
For measures to take when the pain is acute, see arthritis, p. 357. In the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 355.

Fatigue fracture of the pelvic bone


Same SBS as above (see above).
Phase Persistent conflict activity: Degradation of bone tissue > loss of stability, very little pain, possibly sensitivity to cold.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life.
See also: questions p. 354 and p. 357.

Ischium bone pain

Conflict Self-esteem conflict of not being able to sit something out or a local self-esteem conflict.
Also, sexuality issues.
Examples ➜ Someone believes he won‘t be able to endure something, such as a situation at work.
➜ Someone has hemorrhoids = local self-esteem conflict.
Repair phase Restoration of the bone, pain. Possibly a recurring conflict
Therapy The conflict is resolved. Support the healing.
See also: questions p. 354 and p. 357. For measures, see arthritis, p. 355.

Hip pains

Conflict Self-esteem conflict of not being able to endure something or a local self-esteem conflict.
Also, sexuality issues.
Examples A young, right-handed woman was born with a deformed pelvis, which does not cause her any problems. She would like to have a child with her partner and decides to consult the best doctor in the region, to see if there is any reason why she might not be able to have a child. The specialist looks at the undressed woman from all sides with a professional look. His commentary: “I hope you don‘t want to have children! If you do, we would have to perform surgery to widen your pelvis. To be exact, we would have to take a part of the pelvis out and temporarily plant it into the knee area. After the birth and nursing period , we would have to reverse the process!“ = Local self-esteem conflict with regard to the pelvis and hips. The patient cries on her friend‘s shoulder and decides to get a second opinion. An experienced gynecologist then gives her the “green light.“ As a healthy child is born, the left (mother/child) hip comes into healing. The pain lasts for half a year and is so severe that the patient cannot even walk to the car. In the meantime, a second healthy baby boy has been born and the patient is completely free of symptoms. (Archive B. Eybl)
A patient‘s mother is constantly meddling in his marriage. The man does not know the solution to this dilemma. He‘s being pulled in two directions at once. He knows no way out of this situation. (Archive B. Eybl)
A 69-year-old, left-handed mother of two grown sons has a dog that she loves very much. He belongs to the family and is her “partner.“ The dog is becoming increasingly frail. The patient knows that in the end she will have to put him to sleep so that he will not suffer pain = self-esteem conflict – “I just won‘t be able to bear it, having to put the dog to sleep.“ The left (partner) hip is affected. Finally, her husband makes the difficult trip to the veterinarian. The patient is terribly sad, but glad to have it behind her. Ten days afterwards, in the course of the repair phase, pain in the left hip begins, which lasts for four weeks. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Repair phase or recurring-conflict. Reconstruction of hip joint or femoral neck > inflammation, limitation of movement, pain. Consider “handedness“ and side or local conflict.
Questions How long have the complaints been apparent? (Longer than 6 months > chronic, persistent conflict. Less than 6 months > repair phase or chronic, persistent conflict). Handedness – side? What am I unable to get through/withstand? What is my heavy burden? Which thing or person can I not endure? Hip problems among ancestors? (Indication of a family issue). Which emotions accompany the issue? What are the earliest childhood memories related to this issue? How was the pregnancy? The birth? Did the mother think that she wasn’t going to be able to survive the birth? What do I want to change on the inside? What on the outside? With which new attitude will I be able to achieve relief? Further questions see: p.354 and p. 357.
Therapy The conflict is resolved. If recurrent, determine and resolve the conflict, trigger(s) and conditioning.
For measures to take when the pain is acute, see arthritis, p. 357. In the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 355.

Hip joint arthrosis (coxarthrosis)


Same SBS as above.
Phase Recurring–conflict: Constantly recurring phases of cell degradation and cell growth result in inferior scar tissue. > Roughening of the joint surface > progressive destruction of the cartilage, limited movement, pain.
Therapy Questions above and on p. 354 and p. 357. Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life.
Guiding principles: “Just when you start thinking it‘s no longer possible, a light suddenly appears from somewhere.“ “I know everything‘s going to be all right.“
Bach-flowers: larch, sweet chestnut, willow.
A hip replacement surgery is recommended when the joint surfaces are too damaged by recurring-conflicts
Most surgeries are successful, thanks to great surgeons and good techniques! For measures to take when the pain is acute, see arthritis, p. 357. In the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 355.

Necrosis of the femoral head (Legg-Calve-Perthe‘s disease)


Same SBS as above.

Symptom A part of the femoral head dies off (necrotizes) and in the worst case, disintegrates > sudden severe pain, limping; this disease is common among dogs and small children.
Phase Conflict-active phase: destruction of bone tissue > loss of stability > crumbling of the femoral head.
Therapy Consider individually. In children, always consider inheritance from parents/ancestors.
For measures see osteoarthritis, p. 355.

Knee pains, inflammation of the knee joint (arthritis), inflammation of the bursa (bursitis)

Conflict Non-athletic self-esteem conflict, lack of recognition, unsatisfied ambition.
From this, a feeling of humiliation can arise. Often hierarchical thinking (division into good and bad, successful and failed). Also, an obedience issue, feeling of humiliation. Among those who define themselves through their legs (soccer players, runners, bikers, etc.), it is the knee that is affected.
Examples A young, right-handed man marries into a family business where he always stands on the sidelines. His in-laws never praise him, although he takes great pains and works until the brink of exhaustion. When his in-laws step back from the business, he suddenly gets praise from all sides. Due to the great conflict mass, the right (partner) knee is inflamed and swollen for many years = repair phase. Finally, when his symptoms do not improve, he has an artificial knee implanted. (Archive B. Eybl)
A now 50-year-old, right-handed man has had a hard life. His parents rob him of every bit of self-esteem. His school years are a “catastrophe.“ He is kept back a year because he cannot keep up with the others. With much effort, his parents find him an apprenticeship with a hairdresser, where he muddles his way through: “I can‘t dress hair!“ = Self-esteem conflict of being non-athletic with regard to the right partner-knee. He takes the final hair-dressers‘ exam, although he is convinced that he is incompetent and will fail. After three weeks, the results come ins: he passed. = The right knee begins to swell up = repair phase. The patient has unsuccessful surgery on his knee and is bedridden for two years. Then, things start to improve but only because of the many surgeries and recurrences he suffers from chronic, severe pain. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Repair phase: increased metabolism in the knee joint, cell growth, swelling,
reddening, pain. Consider “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child
or partner) or local conflict. Possibly a recurring-conflict.
Questions Pain since when? (The conflict must have been resolved beforehand). Acute (nighttime) pain: sudden resolution. Pain beginning slowly: drawn-out conflict resolution or chronic conflict. Which conflict was resolved? Handedness – side? Who did I want to show (up)? (Clap test provides an indication). Why was I hungry for recognition/praise? (Which deeper need lies behind this – usually a need to be loved)? Why do I define myself through performance? (Upbringing, parental style, ancestors)? Did I feel humiliated or small? Which family member do I resemble? (Indication of conditioning > work out similar motivations). What am I worth without recognition? Which specific measures could resolve the conflict? Which new inner attitude do I want to take on? Which meditation would be helpful/healing?
Therapy The conflict is resolved. Support the healing.
When the repair phase is too intense, possibly anti-inflammatory drugs or infiltration (syringe with painkillers and cortisone).
For measures see arthritis, p. 357.

Knee: torn meniscus, damaged cartilage, ruptured collateral ligament


Same SBS as above.
Examples As a 23-year-old competitive windsurfer, I took a year off after taking part in the Los Angeles Olympic Games. Afterwards, I tried to make a comeback, so I could compete again in the next Olympics. However, things went badly for me during the trial races – I had “missed the boat“ > self-esteem conflict of being non-athletic. Before the trials were over, I had torn the meniscus of my left partner-knee and had to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery = injury in the active–phase due to weakened tissue. (Personal experience of B. Eybl)
Phase Recurring–conflict. Torn meniscus and ruptured ligaments usually occur as accidents. We shouldn‘t classify them as “injuries“ however, as the cause of damage is soft, weak tissue. Such injuries can occur in the active-phase or in the repair phase.
Also, poor diet and lack of exercise may play a role.
Repair phase tears would not be necessary if the pain message would be interpreted properly.
When the knee hurts, move conservatively and gently.
Therapy Questions above and on p. 354 and p. 357. Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life.
Guiding principles: “I know what I am capable of, even if others don‘t notice.“ “True recognition comes from within. It is a good feeling to have done something good and to have given love.“
For measures to take when the pain is acute, see arthritis, p. 357. In the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 355.
When the healing process is too intense, possibly anti-inflammatory drugs or infiltration (syringe with painkillers and cortisone directly into the joint).
A knee replacement surgery is recommended when the joint surfaces are degraded by recurring-conflicts. Most surgeries are successful – a compliment to the surgeons!

Knee joint mouse (loose joint body), osteochondritis dissecans


Same SBS as above. A small foreign body, such as a small piece of bone or cartilage “swims“ about in the joint and can cause sudden immobility or pain.
Phase Condition after a complete SBS – recurring–conflict, possibly due to injury.
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life if still active. Questions on p. 372 and p. 354. Should the “mouse“ become lodged repeatedly > arthroscopic joint cleansing to prevent further inflammation (and prevent subsequent self-esteem conflicts). Moreover, in the case of a herniation, there is a risk of consequent self-esteem conflicts.

Popliteal (back of knee) swelling (Baker’s cyst, Popliteal cyst)


Baker’s cysts are fluid-filled protrusions of the joint capsule at the back of the knee. History is almost always found to be an injury or recurrent/older knee SBS(s) (meniscus, cartilage, ligaments).

Same SBS as above + syndrome (p. 277).
Symptoms Pain, pressure felt when fully bent or extended.
Phase Usually a recurring conflict. Acute swelling is a resolution phase.
Therapy Determine and resolve the conflict, causal conditioning, and beliefs. Baker’s cysts can be made to disappear nicely by daily stretching of the leg‘s extensors and flexors (various methods, e.g., as recommended by Liebscher & Bracht). Lymphatic drainage. Puncture or surgery are not very effective.

(Anterior) cruciate ligament or collateral ligament tear (partial/complete)

Conflict Non-athletic self-esteem conflict.
According to Frauenkron-Hoffmann, the cruciate ligaments – derived from their function – have to do with the inability to turn around, to change course, to start over.
Phase Recurring-conflict through which the ligaments become brittle and prone to injury.
Therapy Determine and resolve the conflict, causal conditioning and beliefs.
Discuss an OP or a brace with your orthopedist.
For measures to take when the pain is acute, see arthritis, p. 357. In the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 355.

Inflammation of the ankle or toe joints

Conflict Cannot stand someone or a situation, self-esteem conflict: cannot run, jump,
dance, kick, brake etc. or it‘s a local self-esteem conflict. Often, also a localization-theme:
“I wish I would be there and not here.“ “I am out of place here.“ “Unfortunately, I have to stay here.“
Example A schoolboy cannot join go along on the school hiking week, which he had been looking forward to for so long, because he has a cold = self-esteem conflict of not being able to run, jump, etc. He comes into healing when the hiking week is over > inflamed ankle. (Archive B. Eybl)
For three years, a 40-year-old has experienced pain in the ends of both his feet (balls of his feet + toes) when he wears closed-toe shoes for a long time. The time period coincided with his new job under a dominant boss. In conversation, it turns out that he suffered under a violent father as a child. At that time, he also had to wear his cousins’ shoes that were much too tight. = Local conflict, track: tight shoes + strict man. For his therapy, he I took him back to the boy who is afraid of his father. I told him that his father is sinking to his knees, crying, and he is blessing his child. Full of strength, the boy now stands up tall. As an “exercise,” I also advised him to cultivate this strength every day at work. > 8 weeks later, his complaints were gone. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Repair phase: restoration of the bone or cartilage, pain, swelling.
Metatarsophalangeal joint inflammation are often an indication of gout (= syndrome).
Possibly a recurring conflict.
Questions Complaints since when? (The preceding conflict entered the repair phase shortly before). First instance of pain? (No > find the first episode). Who or what couldn’t I stand? Otherwise, am I unhappy with where I am? (Workplace, town, family)? Which emotions are affecting me? What does this remind me of from my childhood? Did any ancestors go through a similar experience? (Speak with parents). Which new emotions could be helpful/healing? What can I change externally?
Therapy The conflict is resolved. Support the repair phase.
If recurrent, find conflict, triggers, conditioning and resolve.
Hildegard of Bingen: solanus special recipe.
When the repair phase is too intense, possibly anti-inflammatory drugs or infiltration (syringe with painkillers and cortisone directly into the joint).
For measures to take when the pain is acute, see arthritis, p. 357.

Inflammation of the Achilles tendon

Conflict Self-esteem conflict. Without the Achilles tendon, one cannot run or jump. This is the
reason it’s about upward and forward mobility.
You can’t get to the top, you can’t get ahead, you’re not fast-acting enough.
According to Frauenkron-Hoffmann: One is striving higher, wants to climb, but cannot achieve it.
Example The patient is a soccer coach. He internalizes every little failure of his team = substitute self-esteem conflict of not being able to run fast enough. As his team finally racks up a series of victories, his Achilles tendon comes into painful healing. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Repair phase: restoration, strengthening of the Achilles tendon, pain when loaded; the tendon remains thick (luxury group). Possibly a recurring-conflict.
Questions Which conflict was resolved when the pain began? Symptoms for the first time? (Examine the first episode if necessary). Is it about not being able to walk/make progress? Is is about not being able to move upward? Which emotions and conditioning are the cause? (Ambition, impatience)? Where do they come from? More questions on p. 354 and p. 357.
Therapy The conflict is resolved. Support the healing.
Attention: Due to the danger of a rupture, be careful about putting weight on it.
For measures to take when the pain is acute, see arthritis, p. 357.

Rupture of the Achilles tendon or collateral ligament


Same SBS as above.
Phase Recurring–conflict, conflict activity or repair phase.
Note The line between “injury“ and SBS is often blurred. Soft, weak tissue is often the basis for injuries. Ruptures of the Achilles tendon in the repair phase happen to impatient athletes. (Full training, despite pain).
Therapy Determine the conflict and conditioning and, if possible, resolve them in real life if still active. Questions above and on p. 354 and p. 357. For measures to take when the pain is acute, see arthrtis, p. 357. In the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 355. Particularly alkaline diet (see p. 65). Surgery if necessary.

Heel spur (calcaneal spur)

Conflict Self-esteem conflict: someone can’t spur onward, can’t spur someone onward.
Also, not flee fast enough/is unable to run away (take to one’s heels).
Examples A teacher is being bullied by her colleague, who tries to hinder every project she wants to undertake = self-esteem conflict, not being able to spur someone onward. As the patient finally succeeds in pushing a big project through, she gets a painful heel spur in the repair phase. (Archive B. Eybl)
Due to the left-handed, adult patient‘s clumsiness, her mother has a gardening accident and breaks her ankle. The patient blames herself and suffers a self-esteem conflict substituting for her mother. When the cast is removed and her mother can walk about freely again, the patient comes into healing > severe pain in the right (mother/child) heel. (www.germanische-heilkunde.at)
Phase Repair phase: Excessive restoration of the calcaneus or fascia or Achilles tendon attachment (luxury group); although the spur still appears on an x-ray after the repair phase, the pain usually disappears completely.
Questions Who couldn’t I spur onward? (Aggressive moment)? Did I want to run away from someone? (E.g., mother-in-law, an arrogant boss)? What conditioned me? (Parents, childhood)? More questions p. 354 and p. 357.
Therapy The conflict is resolved. Should it recur, determine the conflict and/or trigger(s) and conditioning.
Guiding principles: “I make peace in my heart. Whatever happens to me has a meaning. I can only learn from it.”
Wear only comfortable and possibly open-heel footwear, e.g., an insert with a recess at the pressure point, so that the area can recuperate.
Surgery is rarely necessary. > It is better to wait for a long time. For measures to take when the pain is acute, see arthritis, p. 357. In the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 355.

Flatfoot (fallen arches), Splayfoot


According to Frauenkron-Hoffmann: The sole of the foot connects us with Mother Earth. On a social level, it is the mother who nourishes us.
Flatfoot 1. A person wants more connection with the nurturer/the mother. Seeking love from the mother.
Flat foot establishes the perfect connection with the Mother (Earth).
2. Common in people with weak connective tissue. Chronic self-devaluation conflict (p. 346: “One easily buckles,” yielding.
Splayfoot Striving for more independence/autonomy from mother. (The foot lifts away from Mother Earth).
Therapy Determine and resolve conflict, causal conditioning, and beliefs. Flatfoot: strengthen self-worth, build up body tension (“appear strong”), strength training.

Nodules in the soles of the feet/plantar fascia (plantar fibromatosis, Ledderhose’s disease)

Conflict The hardened locations indicate stress related to the inflow of motherly love (see above).
Devaluation conflict, that one cannot move forward/further, cannot stand something or a location conflict (stress in the workplace, apartment, house etc.).
Phase Recurring conflict, conflict active or repair phase. Generally, a persistent conflict.
Bio function Reinforcement of the plantar fascia, so that someone can walk/stand longer/better.
Note Take mother-child or partner side into account. Similar clinical picture as Dupuytren’s contracture of the hand. Exclude the possibility of side effects from medication (barbiturates).
Questions When did I notice the thickening for the first time? (Conflict began before this) Did I get enough motherly love as a baby/child? Which situation gave me the feeling that I wasn’t getting anywhere? Or, what can’t I stand since that time? Were ancestors also affected? (Work out family issue if necessary). More questions on p. 354.
Therapy Determine and resolve the conflict, causal conditioning and belief structures. Stretching exercises, swimming, gymnastics. Alkaline diet (see p. 65).
Surgery is problematic due to the scarring – only as a last resort.

Bunion (hallus valgus – deformation of the big toe joint)

Conflict The toes point in the direction you are going, into the future (according to Frauenkron-Hoffmann). The crooked big toe points in the new direction (a special site conflict). The direction, in which one should go, is forced upon them. One wants to go in one direction, but is not allowed to. The doors are closed to someone.
Or not being able to kick somebody away; self-esteem conflict of not being able to run, dance, balance, jump, kick, stop, etc. Sometimes its is a location conflict.
Example A 35-year-old mother of two sons developed bunions on both feet despite wearing flat shoes and eating a healthy diet. Her one big conflict is that both boys are constantly fighting with one another. = Self-esteem conflict. Most of all, she would like to give the older, aggressive son a good kick in the pants to get him to stop. It turns out that her children are reflecting her own behavior; she, herself, fought terribly with her brother their whole youth and doesn’t have contact with him anymore. (Archive B. Eybl)
Phase Recurring–conflict, persistent repair: with every inflammation (= repair phase, cell growth) another layer is added > thickening, crookedness, deformation of the toe and toe joint.
Note Shoes that are too tight or heels that are too high can destroy the toe joint mechanically (in this case, there is no conflict). Self-esteem – danger of vicious circle due to the unaesthetic bulging of the big toe. Consider “handedness“ (right or left) and side (mother/child or partner) or local conflict.
Therapy Find the conflict or trigger(s) and resolve them so that the SBS comes to an end.
Flat, broad, possibly open footwear with enough free space for the toes.
For measures to take when the pain is acute, see arthritis, p. 357. In the chronic phase, see osteoarthritis, p. 355. In an advanced stages, surgery is an option.

Testimonials

All experience reports on the organ system “Bones and Joints” from the International Report Archive:

DateAuthorTitle and OverviewKeywords
Heilung Morbus Parkinson
2025/01/30
Die Kundin hat nach sich dem Erstgespräch in der Videosprechstunde dafür entschieden, den zugrundeliegenden Konflikt aufzulösen. Final ist das durch die intensive Bearbeitung der entsprechenden Glaubenssätze gelungen.
Angst, Macht, Kontrollverlust
Bandscheibenvorfall Halswirbelsäule und Sehnenriss
2025/01/19
Bandscheibenvorfall nach einem Angriff auf den es in weiterer Folge zu einer Sehnennekrose kam.
Selbstwerteinbruch, HWS, Bandscheibenvorfall, Beugesehne im Arm
Arthrose Fußballen bei meiner Frau
2025/01/17
Unsere Tochter 10J im Sommer, musste nach der 4. Klasse Grundschule theoretisch auf‘s Gymnasium wechseln. Sie ging auf eine freie Montessori Schule und wir wünschten uns, dass es einen Weg als Geschwisterkind, an die freie Waldorfschule ihres Bruders gibt ...
Schulterschmerzen
2025/01/10
Ich bin Pädagogin und leite bei uns im Ort einen Treffpunkt für jugendliche Mädchen. An einem Samstagabend hatten wir wieder eines unserer Treffen und da eskalierte die Situation.
Selbstwerteinbruch, Schulter
Father suffers from back pain for half a year after the child receives his surname
2024/11/07
The mother reports: After the divorce, for various reasons, I still carry my married name and so throughout the entire pregnancy the question of what surname the child will have is a recurring one.
Ganglion/Überbein am Handgelenk nach Beinahe-Unfall
2024/10/22
Sabine rief mich an, sie hat seit 2 Wochen ein Ganglion, so etwas wie eine Wasserblase (siehe das Foto) ...


Resolving chronic back pain (report video on World GNM Day)
2024/09/09
This is how I resolved my chronic lower back pain which I had every morning.
Alltagsbeispiel: Einmalige Knieschmerzen bei Montainbike-Tour
2024/08/14
Einmalige Knieschmerzen auf Partnerseite, als ich als erster oben auf dem Berg ankam, nachdem ich zuvor Stundenlang das Gefühl hatte, nicht hinterher zu kommen.
Sechs Monate starke Übelkeit sowie häufige Nackenschmerzen im Zusammenhang mit unbeabsichtigter Führungsposition (Vorhersage von Symptomen)
2024/05/19
Frau Frau S hat 9 Monate unbeabsichtigt eine Führungsposition übernehmen müssen, obwohl sie dies ganz und gar nicht wollte. In dieser Zeit hat sie mit Nackenschmerzen rezidiviert und war sich bewusst, dass sie für viele Monate stark konfliktaktiv war - sodass sie mit großer Sorge auf die gesundheitlichen Auswirkungen nach zukünftiger Konfliktlösung geschaut hat, die dann natürlich auch kamen.
Kleine Kurvatur des Magens, Revierärger-Konflikt
Everyday example: Acute neck pain
2024/03/31
I got closer to my eldest son again in the C-years, due to our special life circumstances. We were able to put our relationship on a new, adult footing ...
Intellectual self worth-conflict
Shoulder pain for 6 weeks after returning to dance
2024/01/08
Another apparent injury that, without knowledge of the 5BN, would be misinterpreted as pure overload (and therefore often misinterpreted by athletes as "I'm getting old" / "I'm rusting").
Healing of back pain as a result of changing car tires
2023/12/26
My back pain began one weekend afternoon on a beautiful spring day, a short time after I finished changing the car tires.
back pain
5BN Experience report on back pain as a result of an accident including a report on the consequences of the accident
2023/11/28
The initial situation was a small accident with injuries to the front of the body, which subsequently resulted in back pain and tension.
Acute neck pain (example of almost casual resolution of a stronger conflict that has been down-transformed for months).
2023/08/02
Everyone who has a little to do with the 5BN/GNM knows this: You ask the person affected whether a solution / a relief was perceived shortly before the onset of PCLA symptoms and the answer is first: "There was nothing". For this I could make an interesting observation with myself: ...
Intellectual self-devaluation conflict
Back pain after resolved self-devaluation conflict
2023/07/29
When my daughter was in elementary school, about 2nd grade, I was away from home for a week and received the text message from my husband that she was very bad, 40 fevers, massive headaches. He felt reminded of his meningitis and said, maybe she had something like that now?? I was shocked and immediately demanded to talk to her and him on the phone.
Pain in foot when stepping and walking
2023/05/27
A client suddenly developed pain in her right foot on a weekday at her workplace. She could hardly perform for a short time. The pain was on occurrence in the area of the structure of the heel bone and the ankle bone joint. The pain was both on stepping the foot and when the foot was flexed while walking. The pain went away in less than an hour.
heel bone hock joint
Lateral pain in the left toe and left edge of the foot
2023/04/03
Both our lives (me and mom) were marked by constant friction and conflict. Until we finally spoke out. And then I resolved a conflict that I didn't even know I had!
Foot, Self-devaluation conflict
Resolution of chronic pain due to club feet in 8-year-old girl
2023/03/06
This is an 8 year old right handed girl. She was born with clubfeet. Her foster mother is my friend. The daughter always complained about pain in her feet, which had been present since infancy...
"Ankylosing spondylitis" with chronic progressive pain resolved after 35 years
2023/03/06
25-year vicious cycle of pain that was treated with increasingly powerful painkillers but was considered incurable by conventional medicine. Simply by identifying the causal situation and sharing/discussing these experiences, the cycle could be broken and complete healing achieved.
Acute neck pain (voice recording)
2023/02/21
My best friend's wife has been diagnosed with cervical cancer and peritoneal cancer and has been treated by conventional medicine. After I wanted to help and pointed out the 5BN to him, he only looked at it for a few minutes, but spent many hours searching Google for hate articles on the subject and gave me a correspondingly dramatic feedback on this alleged "death cult". For me, this feedback was the Biological Conflict ("intellectual self devaluation conflict", I thought I had found a solution/help but couldn't help, felt I was treated unfairly), as this was my first attempt to interest someone in this topic - and I absolutely did not expect such a reaction ...
Sudden, nocturnal, hellish ankle pain
2022/12/29
How good it is to know the New Medicine and to be able to explain processes in the body, albeit with hindsight. My report does indeed sound exaggerated, but that's exactly what happened tonight: After four hours of normal sleep, I woke up at three o'clock with insane pain in my right ankle, outside on ...
Two weeks of wrist pain in 8-year-old boy
2022/10/06
Just before our vacation trip this year, we found two half-dead garden sleeper babies on our doorstep (see photos). We took them in and cared for them. Our son experienced two self-esteem collapses when one animal died unexpectedly in his left hand during a car ride - and additionally when the second animal later jumped and escaped from the same hand.


Lumbago and several months of severe back pain in the lumbar spine
2022/09/23
It happened in 2013 in July. I got a severe lumbago while bending forward to cut off withered roses. It was very painful, I lay down for several days to endure the pain, but it didn't go away completely ...
Collapse in self-esteem, lumbago
Resolving 30 years chronic back pain
2021/03/12
A woman came to me with 30 years chronic back pain. She'd given up on medical doctors and didn't want to take pain medications any longer. Chiropractors would help her for a few days and the pain would return. After identifying the causual central self-devaluation conflict and the self-sustaining vicious cycle, we worked on the basic principle and feelings and resolved them - leading to a complete healing of her symptoms.
Daily life example: Neck pain as a result of a complaint and stressful conversation with the boss
2020/12/13
Some time ago, my boss told me that he had received a complaint about me and that he was forwarding it to me by e-mail so that I could read it ...
Intellectual collapse in self-esteem
Chronic pain in the lumbar spine for 15 years, including resolution
2020/04/05
For about 15 years I had chronic pain in my lower back with lots of what I call “capital failures”, where I couldn't bend down, couldn't get into the car, needed my husband to get dressed; my spine twisted at the minute, like the “Hunchback of Notredam”.
Pain in the right wrist after grabbing the dog
2019/11/25
On the advice of the trainer, the person aggressively grabbed her dog by the neck at the dog school, which shocked her herself and resulted in the conflict content "I wasn't good enough at this point / I did something wrong". A few days later, the conflict-resolved phase began with severe pain in the wrist.
Tendonitis
Single mother with bone pain
2019/11/03
Woman with a generalized loss of self-esteem in relation to the upbringing of her teenage son. With the loving support of a new partner, the SBS is resolved.
Leukemia, collapse in self-esteem
Chronic pain of the spine, Scheuermann's disease
2019/10/20
A 50-year-old woman had been suffering from the consequences of Scheuermann's disease since puberty. Moderate curvature of the thoracic spine, hardly any buffering by intervertebral discs in the affected area. Permanent diffuse pain over the years, moderate to severe pain after prolonged light strain or brief periods of heavy strain (lifting, carrying). Activities that put strain on the thoracic spine could only be carried out for a short time with pain. After recognizing the causal situation and resolving it internally, the pain disappeared permanently.
Coccyx pain / coccygodynia
2018/11/18
Funny, because directly related to my work on “Disease is Different”: In March 2018, I noticed that my coccyx, the lowest bony end of the spine, hurt when pressed while sitting in a chair. As the days passed, the pain got worse and lasted for 8 weeks.
Years of chronic pain in both arms (Tendonitis / RSI syndrome)
2018/03/21
Years of chronic pain in both arms. The cause of the initial SBS was a bad breakup. Through a later new partnership the SBS went into solution. From then on a vicious circle of pain and local follow-up conflicts began. Only by realizing one's own responsibility could a successful strategy be implemented to break out of the vicious circle.
Back pain / lumbago
2016/08/20
A long-term series of witch hazes and back pain as a result of years of pain in the arms and associated perceived "failure" in key areas of life. Ending a vicious cycle of localized subsequent conflict and back pain correctly predicted years in advance.


5 Biological Laws of Nature

German New Medicine, Germanic New Medicine, Dr. Hamer, 5BN, GNM, 5BL, 5 Natural Laws of Biology

On this page you will find an introductory video series on the New Medicine’s 5 Natural Laws of Biology (5BN), which are also known as German New Medicine (GNM).
The biological laws were discovered by Dr. med. Ryke Geerd Hamer.