Principles of Our Body

Our body heals itself. This is the basic Principle of Our Body.

There is nothing more damaging to our self-esteem than losing control over our own body and not being able to use it as we wish. If we understand the basic principles of our body and use them accordingly, we can at least live as the master of our own body.

The framework of the body

In “Momsalim Undong”, the human body's basic framework is divided into bones, muscles, and nerves. Bones shape the human body and enable movement with the help of muscles. Muscles surround bones and are found in the skin and internal organs. Nerves pass through the space between bones and muscles and function to transmit information.

Bones support the body, enable movement, protect important organs, produce blood, and serve as a storage unit for important minerals.

The human body is a living structure that moves. Our body has a total of 206 bones and more than 300 joints. The spine supports the weight of the heavy brain and upper body and serves as a pathway connecting the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). The spine has four curves in an overall S-shape to absorb shocks from the lower body and prevent them from being transmitted to the brain. The 7 cervical vertebrae support the head, while the 12 thoracic vertebrae naturally transfer the weight of the upper body to the lumbar vertebrae. The 12 pairs of ribs in the thoracic vertebrae protect internal organs. Because the 5 lumbar vertebrae support the entire weight of the upper body, they have a very strong, wide, and stable shape. The lumbar vertebrae are attached to the sacrum, and the pelvis including the sacrum is the foundation of the human body. The femurs are connected to the socket-shaped holes in the left and right pelvis, which are called hip joints. Because the connection of the hip joint is not strong, it can easily become dislocated as much as it allows free movement. Although it was the best choice for quickly escaping from predators, it eventually became the weakest part of the human body structure.

Therefore, most of the problems that occur in the body are related to the hip joint. When the hip joint is dislocated, the balance of the pelvis is disrupted, and when the balance of the pelvis is disrupted, the stacked vertebrae, like bricks, will be deformed. If the spine is deformed, it can have a negative impact on the nervous network within it. If there is a problem in the information transmission system, the function of the related organs will decline.

The reason why the spinal vertebrae gradually shift and deform from their proper position is due to the dislocation of the hip joint. If the dislocated hip joint returns to its proper place and all bones and joints are in their proper positions, there is no need to worry about health. The definition of good posture is when all our bones and joints are in their proper place. When our body's organs are in the right position, they function at their maximum efficiency, which means there is no reason for us to become sick, and even if we do become ill, our bodies can often heal themselves. This is because our immune system is always operating at its highest level.

To define good posture once again, it is to naturally align the ear, shoulder, hip, and knee joints in a straight line when viewed from the side in a relaxed standing position, with the pelvis bone also in line. When all bones and joints are properly aligned, it becomes easy and natural to maintain good posture without much effort. The reason why it can be difficult to maintain good posture is that the skeletal structure may be deformed. To make it possible to maintain a good and dignified posture effortlessly, that is the only and the ultimate goal of “Momsalim Undong”.

Children can play and run all day without getting tired because their muscles are soft and flexible. The muscles of children are like rubber bands, with good elasticity, they stretch and restore easily. They have excellent recovery elasticity. It is also said that the muscles have high elasticity. Muscles that are soft and flexible use less energy. As the elasticity of the muscles decreases, it brings one step closer to diseases. Stiff muscles indicate that the skeletal structure has become misaligned.

The skin surrounds the entire body, maintains a constant level of moisture inside the body, protects against bacteria, and helps regulate body temperature by excreting internal moisture. The skin also has sensory functions such as touch, cold, heat, and pain, constantly relaying external conditions to the central nervous system. Underneath the skin are skeletal muscles, visceral muscles, and cardiac muscles. Skeletal muscles are attached to bones to allow movement at will. Visceral muscles make up the internal organs and are controlled by the autonomic nervous system, so they cannot be controlled voluntarily. The cardiac muscle is responsible for the movement of the heart and is also controlled by the autonomic nervous system, not voluntarily.

When skeletal muscles become tense and stiff, it's because the bones related to those muscles have become misaligned. Except in cases of pain caused by direct trauma or accidents, all muscle pain in the skeletal system is due to misaligned bones. When even a small part of the skeletal structure is misaligned, our body's protective mechanism kicks in to prevent further deformity. Muscles become tight and tense to prevent the misaligned bone from becoming even more misaligned, and over time, the tense muscles become stiff. When a joint is dislocated, the transmission of force changes, and the muscle that experiences increased load becomes stiff. Additionally, in order to correct a misaligned joint, the muscles work tirelessly, which also contributes to the stiffening of the muscles. Pain occurs because the stiff muscles press on the nerves, and this is also our body's way of signaling that there is a problem in that area that needs attention.

When the misaligned bones return to their proper position, the tense and stiff muscles immediately become soft. Massaging or taking a hot bath to loosen up the tense muscles is not only a temporary solution but also not desirable. When the muscles become soft, the pain may temporarily disappear, but the underlying cause of the stiff muscles remains, and they will soon become stiff again. Another purpose of the pain that the body produces is to warn you not to use it until it has fully recovered. If the reason for not using your body remains, massaging the muscles to relieve pain can actually do more harm than good.

When tight muscles press on nerves, you may face more serious issues than just pain. Nerves are the communication system of our body. If the exchange of information between organs and the central nervous system is disrupted, the linked organs may lose function or malfunction, leading to various diseases. Disease is a phenomenon where a part of our body does not work properly.

The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system is divided into two parts: the brain and the spinal cord. Although the brain and spinal cord are one organ that is connected, they are anatomically different in location, so the central nervous system located within the skull is called the brain, and the central nervous system located within the spinal canal is called the spinal cord. All nerves other than the central nervous system are called the peripheral nervous system, which transmits external stimuli to the central nervous system and delivers commands from the central nervous system to muscles and organs.

The autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for the basic vital functions of the human body, is not under the control of the brain. It is located in the spinal cord and is responsible for the internal organs, blood vessels, skin, endocrine system, and immune system. Therefore, the spinal cord is crucial for vertebrates, and posture is important. If there is a problem with the autonomic nervous system connected to the thoracic vertebrae, the thoracic organs may not function properly or malfunction. When the spinal cord is twisted, it can cause the back muscles to become stiff, and if the stiff muscles press on the nerves, it can cause problems with the exchange of information between the central nervous system and organs, leading to dysfunction of the organs. Ultimately, incorrect posture can lead to disease.