The hospital is too busy, so I'm going to join the army and become a top soldier!

As Xu Dashao followed Zheng Guoliang and Shen Yan toward the medical unit, he kept emphasizing this.

"Let's make this clear first: pressing the waist is one thing, and catching pigs and sheep is another!"

Don't think that just because my back feels better, the medical platoon can do whatever they want to the pigs and sheep the mess hall raises!

Zheng Guoliang agreed with a smile all the way.

Their attitude was excellent, as if they had never even considered the pigs and sheep in the mess hall.

But as Shen Yan walked beside him, looking at Lao Zheng's increasingly amiable face, he felt more and more terrified of Lao Zheng.

This Company Commander Zheng said he would only talk about his back injury, not about pigs and sheep.

But what he was thinking was as clear as day!

Xu Da Shao called him "Zheng the Calculator," and there's a good reason for that!

As soon as the three returned to the medical unit's treatment room, Zheng Guoliang waved to the medic next to him.

"Go and call all the comrades who aren't on duty tonight over!"

Today, Xiao Shen is going to examine Squad Leader Xu's back, which will be a good opportunity for everyone to continue learning massage techniques and how to diagnose lower back injuries!

Xu Dashao paused, his expression changing instantly.

He turned around and wanted to leave.

"I knew you old bastard were up to no good!"

Xu Dashao pointed at Zheng Guoliang, his eyes wide open.

"You told me in the cafeteria that it was a proper procedure, but as soon as we got back to the medical unit, you called people to watch!"

"Aren't you still using me as a teaching tool?"

Zheng Guoliang grabbed his arm, his expression extremely serious.

"Hey Lao Xu, you're wrong about that!"

You are a patient now, not a teaching tool!

If anyone dares to use you as a teaching tool, I, Zheng Guoliang, will be the first to object!

But then again, the comrades are learning from each other so that they can better serve the troops in the future.

Your cooking team works so hard every day to cook for everyone, and everyone sees it!

Therefore, our medical unit also needs to improve its skills so that we can better protect the health of you logistics backbone personnel in the future!

Xu Dashao sneered.

Don't try to flatter me!

"The moment you, Zheng Guoliang, praise someone, I know you're up to no good."

Upon hearing this, several medics who had just walked in almost couldn't help but laugh.

They never expected that Sergeant Xu from the cooking squad would have such an accurate assessment of Company Commander Zheng!

Seeing that Xu Dashao really wanted to run away, Shen Yan could only quickly try to dissuade him:

"Squad Leader Xu, come here, let me check you first!"

Everyone is just observing and learning; I promise I won't let them press any buttons randomly!

If you feel uncomfortable, I can make them stop anytime!

Xu Dashao glanced at Shen Yan, then at Zheng Guoliang, and finally gritted his teeth and sat down on the treatment bed.

"I'm only doing this because of Xiao Shen, not because of you, Lao Zheng!"

Zheng Guoliang nodded immediately.

"Yes, yes, yes, just consider Xiao Shen's feelings. My old face doesn't matter!"

Hearing him agree so readily, Xu Dashao felt even more certain that the old man must have other plans in mind.

Before long, the medics from the medical unit gathered around.

Several male medics who had previously learned restorative massage from Shen Yan arrived, along with several female soldiers from the medical company.

When Ma Jianjun heard that Shen Yan was going to give a live demonstration again, he also stood to the side with his hands behind his back.

His face wore an expression of eager curiosity!

After all, Shen Yan taught a "family-inherited" massage technique!

If you learn this trick, and one day you please your boss, you might get transferred to a retirement home to enjoy a life of luxury!

What a great job that is!

When Xu Dashao saw this scene, his face turned completely black.

"Old Zheng, you call this 'learning from the sidelines'?"

Zheng Guoliang said casually, "There aren't many people; those currently on duty haven't been called yet!"

Xu Da Shao: "..."

He suddenly realized that before the massage of his lower back even started, his blood pressure had already been raised by Zheng Guoliang's anger.

Shen Yan had Xu Dashao lie face down on the treatment bed, but instead of immediately taking action, he first asked about the symptoms.

"Squad Leader Xu, how long have you had this back pain?"

Is it usually aching or throbbing pain, or a sharp, stabbing pain?

Do you feel a sensation that travels from your waist down to your buttocks and the back of your thighs?

Do your legs feel numb? Does it worsen significantly after bending over to lift things, cooking large pots of food, or standing for a long time?

……

Xu Dashao originally wanted to brush it off with a simple, "It's an old problem, it's nothing serious."

But Shen Yan asked too many detailed questions, so he had no choice but to answer honestly.

He said he had been suffering from back pain for several years, and it was most noticeable after carrying flour sacks, vegetable baskets, or cooking large pots of food.

When you're really tired, the pain will shoot from your lower back down to your buttocks and the back of your thighs!

Sometimes his legs would feel a little numb, but because the mess hall was busy every day, he always thought he could just bear it and it would pass.

But recently the pain has been getting worse!

Shen Yan's expression grew more and more serious as he listened.

He reached out and began palpating Xu Dashao's lumbar spine from both sides.

First, assess the tension in the lower back muscles, then press along the spinous processes little by little, and finally combine this with the tender points around the lumbosacral region and buttocks to make a judgment.

Xu Dashao initially tried to be stubborn and hide his illness, saying that he just had ordinary lower back pain and that Shen Yan could just massage it.

But as soon as Shen Yan pointed to a few spots, the corner of his mouth couldn't help but twitch a few times!

Shen Yan stopped what he was doing and said:

"Squad Leader Xu, this isn't just a simple case of lumbar muscle strain. Your lumbar disc herniation is quite noticeable, and it's been going on for quite some time!"

Upon hearing "lumbar disc herniation," Xu Dashao visibly stiffened.

"Is it that serious?"

Shen Yan explained, "We can't draw a final conclusion based on palpation alone. It would be best to have an imaging examination at the hospital if possible."

However, judging from the symptoms and palpation response, it is no longer a simple case of lower back muscle strain.

Squad Leader Xu has been standing at the stove, lifting heavy objects, and bending over for long periods, repeatedly putting pressure on his lumbar spine. If he continues to endure this, it could really develop to the point where surgery will be necessary!

Xu Da Shao fell silent.

He is not afraid of being tired or in pain. How many senior cooks don't have some old ailments?

But when he heard the words "you may need surgery," he was still a little scared!

It wasn't that he was afraid of having surgery.

Rather, he was afraid that the surgery would affect his ability to continue working in the military!

If he then suffers an injury and has to retire, that would be terrible!

Shen Yan didn't scare him, but continued:

"Squad Leader Xu is not yet at the point where surgery is absolutely necessary, but he can no longer be treated as a regular backache."

If this continues, I'll need surgery within a year!

However, my massage technique can help relieve the spasms in the surrounding muscles and reduce some of the pressure.

Going forward, you should pay attention to protecting your lower back, avoid bending over and lifting heavy objects. If leg numbness worsens, pain becomes significant, or walking becomes difficult, you should go to the hospital for a checkup.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Guoliang immediately seized the opportunity to say to the medic next to him:

"Did you all hear that? This is a manifestation of prolonged standing, repeated heavy lifting, and lumbar disc herniation. Cooks, drivers, and logistics personnel are all prone to similar problems."

Don't treat all back pain as lumbar muscle strain!

You should all learn how to press it properly, so that you can alleviate the pain for our comrades in the group.

Upon hearing this, Xu Dashao immediately looked up and glared at him.

"Old Zheng, you still say you're not using me as a teaching tool?"

Zheng Guoliang looked serious.

"Old Xu, let me correct you. You're not a teaching tool now; you're a typical case!"

Xu Dashao almost sat up in bed.

"You even changed the lyrics, didn't you?"

The medical staff finally couldn't help but lower their heads and suppress their laughter.

Shen Yan could only reassure her again:

"Squad Leader Xu, everyone is just learning how to palpate and make judgments; we won't press randomly."

Actually, this opportunity is quite good. Your situation is quite typical, and it will help others avoid many detours when they encounter similar comrades in the future.

Although Xu Dashao was still cursing Zheng Guoliang, he knew that Shen Yan was talking about serious matters.

Helpless, he could only lie back on the treatment bed and mutter in a low voice:

"Okay, you can touch me, but don't you dare use any force on me!"

I know there are a few guys in your company with incredibly strong hands!

This is my back, not some mannequin on your training field!

Shen Yan nodded and began having the sanitation workers take turns performing manual palpation.

He first had everyone feel the tension of the muscles beside the lumbar spine, and then had them feel the tender points on both sides of the spinous process and the range of stiffness in the lumbosacral muscles.

They were also reminded that they should not rely solely on "pressing wherever it hurts" to make a judgment, but should combine radiating pain, leg numbness, limited bending ability, and a history of long-term weight-bearing to make a comprehensive judgment.

Several female sanitation workers also took turns touching her, and their movements were all very proper.

Xu Dashao, a veteran cook, lay on his bed, surrounded by a group of young medics touching his waist, his face growing increasingly red.

He finally couldn't hold back and glared angrily at Zheng Guoliang.

"I knew you were up to no good, you old bastard. You still brought me here to be your medical unit's teaching material, didn't you?"

Zheng Guoliang remained very calm.

"Old Xu, think about it from a different perspective. You are now contributing to the improvement of grassroots medical support capabilities."

Xu Dashao gritted his teeth and said, "I'll throw a big ladle at your head!"

Even Ma Jianjun couldn't help but cough, forcing back his smile.

After the palpation instruction concluded, Shen Yan began the formal procedures.

Instead of immediately pressing the area corresponding to the lumbar disc herniation, he started with the back muscles and gradually relaxed the tense muscles along both sides of the lumbar spine and the lumbosacral region.

"For lumbar disc herniation, you can't just focus on one point and exert force. Often, long-term protective spasms of the surrounding muscles will increase the load on the lumbar spine."

We should first relax the outer and deep tensions before proceeding with further treatment; this will yield better results and reduce discomfort caused by overstimulation.

As Shen Yan pressed the buttons, he explained the procedure to the onlookers.

Xu Dashao was a little nervous at first, but after Shen Yan started using his technique...

He soon felt a soreness and swelling in his lower back, and the pain made him gasp for breath.

"Little Shen, you've got quite a strong grip!"

Shen Yan smiled and said, "Your position has been tight for too long, so it will hurt at first, but don't hold your breath, breathe with me."

Xu Dashao wanted to say something tough, but as Shen Yan's technique gradually progressed...

He felt as if his lower back was being loosened layer by layer, and the tight, heavy feeling, as if he were being held in by an iron hoop, slowly turned into a warm, sore sensation.

It really hurts.

It's really comfortable!

He could only bury his face in the treatment bed and stubbornly say:

"It's... alright, I guess."

Zheng Guoliang stood to the side, his eyes growing brighter and brighter.

Shen Yan's technique is no longer as simple as ordinary massage and relaxation.

He knew where to relax first, where to treat later, and when to stop and when to continue pressing.

Most importantly, he kept observing Xu Dashao's reaction to avoid overstimulating him!

What a wonderful masseur!

Without a family tradition of skill, who could massage like this so well?

At the same time, a system notification sounded during this process.

[The host was detected performing lumbar disc herniation massage to relieve pressure and relax the back muscles!]

[Improve your understanding of the structure of the lower back muscles!]

[Improve your understanding of spinal stability!]

[Experience Improved in Treating Strain from Prolonged Standing and Heavy Loading!]

[Improved back and waist protection during battlefield transport!]

[Host is recovering from daytime training fatigue!]

[Continued improvement in weighted running ability! (5km run with 20kg weight, excellent!)]

Shen Yan could clearly feel that the fatigue he had accumulated that afternoon from dragging mannequins, large tires, and pulling single bars in the medical unit was rapidly fading away.

The soreness in my shoulders and back lessened, and my core muscles felt like they had been re-examined during the massage.

Immediately afterwards, the system notifications continued to sound.

[The host's understanding of the core muscle activation chain in the lower back and abdomen has deepened!]

[Mastering the technique of using your waist to generate power!]

[Grenade throwing ability improved!]

[Standing throw distance increased by 10 meters!]

[Kneeling throw distance increased by 10 meters!]

[Lying throw distance increased by 10 meters!]

Shen Yan's eyes flickered slightly.

Good guy!

When you massage the cook's waist, it somehow increases the grenade throwing range?

It even increased by 10 meters?

Is this the legendary waist strength?