A cervical spine syndrome is one of the most common clinical pictures in physiotherapy, which is prescribed by the orthopedist. A cervical spine syndrome describes pain in the area of the neck and head, as a result of hypertonus of the short neck muscles, the trapezius muscle and the shoulder-arm complex. In addition to the hypertonus, malpositions of the cervical spine can also be the cause of the cervical spine syndrome. It comes to the following: In order to alleviate the symptoms, physiotherapy should be performed and the back should be strengthened with a self-exercise program. Comprehensive information on this topic can be found in the following articles:
- Movement restrictions
- Radiations into the arms to hands
- Headaches
- Neck Pain
- Sleep disorders and resulting depressions
- Cervical spine syndrome symptoms
- Cervical Spine Syndrome Physiotherapy
Exercises with the Theraband
Exercises with the Theraband directly for the cervical spine are difficult, because the movement is very specific and can hardly be supported with an aid. It is better to strengthen the muscles that provide support and stability below the cervical spine in the rhomboid region and in general for BWS. The exercises 2-4 are exercises for the shoulder blade muscles.
This musculature is important for cushioning the strain on the cervical spine. The stronger the upper back is, the lower the load on the cervical spine and a cervical syndrome is avoided. Further “Exercises with the Theraband for the cervical spine” can be found in this article.
- Exercise 1: Either hold the Theraband yourself or fix it to the wall bars. Line of sight to the wall or hands. The Theraband is fixed at the back of the head both strands run right and left at the head to the wall bars or are held in the hands.
There should be some tension and the patient pushes the head backwards in a “CHIN IN” movement, i.e. a double chin.
- Exercise 2: Hold the Theraband in both hands, lift arms approx. 90° in front of the body and pull the arms apart, pull back slightly with tension.
- Exercise 3: Hold the Theraband in both hands, arms above your head and pull the Theraband apart. Slightly pull back with tension or stay in tension and continue pulling minimally
- Exercise 4: Hold Theraband in both hands, stretch arms forward, bend elbows and build up tension with Theraband. Pull elbows back while holding the tension of the Theraband. The exercise is more effective if the Theraband is taken twice to increase the tension.
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