Summary of "get BONE MASS at ANY AGE (subperiosteal hematoma ossification)"
Summary of Key Wellness Strategies, Self-Care Techniques, and Productivity Tips
From the Video “get BONE MASS at ANY AGE (subperiosteal hematoma ossification)”
Key Concepts and Scientific Background
- Periosteum: A dense, vascular connective tissue layer covering bones (except at joints), responsible for supplying nutrients and oxygen.
- Ossification: The process of turning tissue into bone.
- Hematoma: A localized collection of blood outside blood vessels caused by trauma, which can cause swelling and pain.
- Subperiosteal Hematoma: A hematoma that forms between the periosteum and the bone surface.
Main Wellness/Productivity Idea
The video explores a novel, non-pharmacological method to increase bone mass by inducing and maintaining subperiosteal hematomas, which then ossify (turn into bone), potentially increasing bone mass in targeted areas.
This approach challenges the traditional belief that bone growth via trauma follows Wolff’s Law (bone adapts to the load under which it is placed). Instead, the mechanism is based on hematoma formation and ossification.
Scientific Evidence Discussed
- A study on a 16-year-old with a subperiosteal hematoma that ossified after trauma, demonstrating the periosteum’s potential for bone formation.
- Research on cauliflower ear (common in combat sports) showing that repeated trauma and untreated hematomas in the ear lead to ossification and bone-like hardening.
- The ossification process typically takes about 1 month if the hematoma is maintained and not absorbed.
Practical Methodology for Increasing Bone Mass (Theory)
- Create and maintain hematomas in the target area (e.g., facial bones) through repeated, controlled trauma (referred to as “bone smashing”).
- Trauma characteristics:
- Of medium force — enough to cause bruising and hematoma, but not extreme injury.
- Applied repeatedly over an extended period (e.g., multiple times a day).
- Maintained chronically by reapplying trauma when swelling/inflammation starts to subside.
- Aim to cause visible discoloration, bruising, and swelling lasting 12–24 hours or more, indicating hematoma presence rather than just superficial inflammation.
- Use two identical objects simultaneously on symmetrical areas to promote even bone growth and avoid deformities.
- Monitor swelling duration as an indicator of hematoma formation versus simple inflammation.
Additional Tips and Considerations
- Aspirin Use: Taking aspirin occasionally (e.g., once or twice a week) may help hematomas form and maintain longer due to its blood-thinning effect, but daily use is discouraged because of risks like stomach ulcers.
- Genetic factors may influence how easily a person forms hematomas and ossifies them (e.g., some martial artists never develop cauliflower ear despite repeated trauma).
- If a hematoma lasts longer than a month without absorption, it may ossify and require surgical intervention.
- The process is experimental and carries risks; self-harm is not recommended.
Summary of Method
- Induce subperiosteal hematomas via repeated, controlled trauma.
- Maintain hematomas over weeks to allow ossification.
- Use symmetrical application to avoid deformities.
- Optionally, use aspirin occasionally to aid hematoma formation.
- Monitor inflammation duration to assess hematoma presence.
- Understand genetic variability in response.
Presenters and Sources
- BlakeSpeaks007 (main presenter and theorist)
- Cited studies from PubMed on subperiosteal hematoma ossification and cauliflower ear ossification.
- Mention of a high-quality discussion thread on looksmax.org by user “I hate my S O ST” exploring bone smashing and hematoma ossification.
Disclaimer
The presenter does not recommend self-harm or attempting this method without professional guidance. The method is theoretical and experimental, with limited scientific validation for cosmetic bone growth purposes.
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement