Testimonials on Extracorporeal Chamber Therapy from Senior Professors at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University

　　Introduction to Teacher Zhao Wenjing

　　Hospital Department: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Department of Hematology

　　Title: Chief Physician, Professor

　　Department in Practice: Hematology

　　Specializes in: Diagnosis and treatment of hematological diseases

　　Expert Profile: Zhao Wenjing, female, 79 years old, Chief Physician and Professor. She graduated from Beijing Medical University in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree and was assigned to the Department of Internal Medicine at the First Affiliated Hospital the same year, where she has been engaged in clinical practice ever since. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hematological diseases and, over more than 30 years of medical practice, has accumulated extensive clinical experience and developed remarkable skills in tackling complex and challenging medical cases. She has authored nearly 20 papers, including 7 published in national journals and presented at conferences, 2 published in international journals and presented at international conferences, and the remainder published in provincial-level journals. She has received three awards for scientific research achievements from the Provincial Education Commission and the Provincial Health Department. She is the author of the books “Internal Medicine Nursing” and “Clinical Genetics.”

　　Specialization: Diagnosis and treatment of hemorrhagic diseases.

　　Professor Zhao Wenjing from the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University revisits the site after completing a course of treatment in the extraterrestrial capsule.

　　The following is a transcript of Professor Zhao Wenjing’s interview remarks:

　　“My name is Zhao Wenjing, and I’m 79 years old. I graduated from Beijing Medical College in 1961 and was assigned to the Department of Internal Medicine at the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan Medical University right after graduation, where I’ve been working for over 50 years. Currently, I hold the titles of Chief Physician and Professor. Now, the hospital has changed its name to the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University. I’ve spent more than 50 years working in the Department of Internal Medicine, with a primary specialization in hematological diseases—the internal medicine hematology specialty. I’ve been working in this field for several decades, and I’m still currently under re-employment, continuing to work to this day.”

　　“My spinal condition has been ongoing for over twenty years. In the early days, I experienced two episodes of sciatica. Back then, all I had to do was sleep on a firm bed and take about a week of rest, after which I’d gradually recover. I didn’t pay much attention to it at the time. Even before retirement, I kept going to work, sticking with it until the very end. Then, starting from the year of the Wenchuan earthquake, my condition flared up again—this time particularly severely. Every time I took ten steps, I had to stop immediately because the pain in my sciatic nerve was so intense that the tendons and ligaments in my lower limbs felt twisted and strained. The pain was so unbearable that I couldn’t walk at all; even leaning on a cane didn’t help. The pain was exceptionally severe that time, and it lasted the longest. I went to see many different hospitals—first the First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Medical University, then the Zhengzhou Orthopedic Hospital, and later the Department of Orthopedics at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing—but none of them offered much in the way of effective treatment. The only option available was surgery: using steel pins to stabilize the spine. There simply wasn’t any other good solution. At the time, I’d also heard about injecting bone marrow fluid, but since disc herniation didn’t seem like a perfect match for that procedure, no one recommended it to me. So, up until now, I still haven’t found a truly effective treatment.”

　　“So my biggest feeling is that ever since the Wenchuan earthquake, and after the sciatica gradually got better, the underlying problem wasn’t really resolved. I discovered that my spinal curvature—and the kyphosis—has been getting more and more pronounced over the years. My biggest realization is that my spine has deformed, with a large hump protruding from my back, making it incredibly awkward and uncomfortable to wear clothes. Another thing is that my height has shrunk by ten centimeters compared to before. When I stand up, people who used to be shorter than me now seem taller than me—I’m even shorter than some of them now! So there’s really nothing much I can do about it. Sometimes I feel utterly disappointed, and the psychological pressure is immense. I know my physical condition isn’t bad in terms of overall health, but being unable to move freely—it’s just so painful. These are the physical changes I’ve experienced. Mainly, these past few years, walking has become exhausting beyond description. Sometimes when I’m out on the street, I just want to sit down, or even lie down—but there’s nowhere to sit, nowhere to lie down, so I just have to keep going, pushing through. Once I finally reach a place where I can lean against something, I quickly take a break to let my spine rest, because I’m simply too exhausted to keep going any longer. You could say I’ve reached my absolute limit—this is the most painful part. Another issue is that when I walk, my body leans to the left; my whole body tilts toward the left as I walk. Even when I stand still and take a photo, I’m always tilted to the left. That’s one of the changes my body has undergone over the years. No matter where I go, there’s really no good solution for this. So I’ve just come to accept it—that’s just how it is. After all, I’m getting older, and that’s just the way it is. I feel deeply disappointed, and that’s pretty much the only emotion I have right now.”

　　“However, as long as we’re alive, we still need to stay active. I’ve made it a lifelong commitment to exercise—swimming, hiking, and other activities. I just keep doing what I should do. But to reduce the strain on my lower back and knees, I use a walking stick or, when hiking, I make sure there are handrails or places to grab onto. By holding on, I can significantly ease the burden on my lower back and knees. So, in terms of mountains, I’d say I’ve pretty much climbed and explored nearly every one in China. That’s why I’m very mindful about exercising—I can only rely on my own efforts in this area; there’s simply no other treatment available.”

　　“Before this year’s Spring Festival, back in October, I came across promotional materials for the extracorporeal spinal decompression system—a non-surgical treatment. At first glance, it seemed like a perfect fit for me, exactly what I needed. I felt really confident and said, ‘Let’s go find out where we can get it.’ So my spouse and I set out together and ended up right here. But as soon as we arrived, the staff heard my age and told me outright: ‘You’re too old to undergo this procedure. People over 70 aren’t eligible.’ Last year, I turned 78, and this year I’ll be 79—counting by lunar years, that makes me 80 already. So there I was, feeling pretty disappointed to hear that I couldn’t have the procedure. Still, I was determined to give it a shot. The staff suggested that I could try conservative treatments instead—specifically, medium-frequency therapy for three months—and that might help somewhat. But ultimately, they admitted that it wouldn’t be a complete solution. Nevertheless, I kept insisting on continuing with the medium-frequency therapy every single day. I explained to them that while age is certainly one factor, it’s not an absolute contraindication. People’s physical conditions vary widely: some folks lose bone density by the time they’re 60, while others remain remarkably healthy well into their nineties, with no noticeable changes in their bones at all. So it really depends on each individual case. What I was trying to convey was this: Could we at least give it a try and see how it goes?”

　　“In the end, the company’s CEO came by and, seeing that my physical condition was pretty good and seemed suitable for trying out this treatment, he gave me the go-ahead. I figured there was hope, so I gave it a shot—starting with small doses at first. After trying it several times, I found it worked really well. After doing it three or four times, I noticed my chest had started to lift up. Before, whenever I walked, I’d always have this habit of leaning forward, and I really wanted to stand up straight—but doing so felt incredibly exhausting. Now, though, standing up straight doesn’t feel tiring at all. After trying it a few more times and feeling confident that it was working, I officially began the full course of treatment. The treatment lasted about half a month, and I could definitely see a noticeable improvement. First of all, the leftward tilt of my body has basically been corrected—even though there’s still a slight residual effect now, you wouldn’t notice it unless you paid close attention. So this improvement is quite obvious. Another thing is that the protruding area on my back has also gotten significantly better—it’s noticeably improved, becoming flatter. Although it hasn’t fully recovered yet, it’s much smoother than before. Back in the day, there used to be a big bulge right in the middle, as if a fist were stuffed in there. But now it’s flat, just slightly raised. Wearing clothes feels much easier now, and it’s given me a lot more confidence, both physically and mentally—this is the change in my spine. Also, after undergoing the treatment, my height has increased by two centimeters compared to before. And one more thing: when I walk now, my chest stays upright, and walking no longer feels as exhausting as it used to. Although I still need to wear a lumbar support belt after the treatment to protect my lower back and allow it to gradually recover, wearing the belt lets me walk much farther without feeling tired at all. Before, that wasn’t possible—I’d get so exhausted that I couldn’t even describe how tired I felt; it was just an unbearable level of exhaustion. But now, it’s completely different.”

　　“I’ve now completed almost a full course of treatment, and I’d say my recovery has been pretty good. I think the therapeutic effect is excellent—really ideal. There are many patients suffering from spinal disorders, and I hope those who are in a similar situation will not hesitate to come and give it a try. On the one hand, the procedure isn’t particularly painful; it’s minimally invasive, with no trauma or discomfort during treatment. It works really well. In the past, spinal patients had no choice but surgery—surgery was the only option available. But now, I believe surgery isn’t necessary at all. There’s no trauma, and the discomfort is minimal. Of course, when you first start the treatment, you might experience some muscle contractures or adhesions, which could cause a bit of pain when stretching. However, this pain isn’t unbearable; by the next day, the soreness is gone, and you’re fully recovered. It’s truly remarkable. I feel this treatment method is worth promoting, especially among older patients. We could even broaden the age range—it shouldn’t be limited by age. Even people in their seventies can undergo this treatment, provided they have no bone deterioration or bone lesions. So the results are outstanding, bringing new hope to spinal patients. Personally, I’m feeling exceptionally happy right now. My mood is so much lighter and more relaxed than before. The feelings of depression and disappointment I used to have are completely gone. I feel life has become enjoyable again, and there’s a noticeable improvement in my mental state. This is truly a wonderful treatment method, and that’s pretty much the whole story of my experience.”