Diagnosis

In order to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of cervical spine pain, it is important for the treating physician to know the patient’s medical history. From this information he can then draw the right conclusions for further diagnostic measures such as X-rays, MRI images or a blood count. Furthermore, the doctor can then initiate the correct therapy and medication to help the patient as quickly as possible. It is important that the physician remains informed about the progress of the therapy in order to make any necessary adjustments to the therapy or carry out follow-up examinations.

Physiotherapy against complaints of the cervical spine

The human body is very talented in keeping the general condition of the body in balance. This means that small imbalances, such as hardened muscle areas, are compensated for by additional work from other muscle groups. Normally this works excellently for a short period of time, but in the long run it is too much strength for the body, which can lead to chronic diseases.

A physiotherapeutic treatment with physiotherapy can help to get the problems under control quickly and prevent the development of further secondary diseases. An experienced physiotherapist can initiate the right treatment with the help of the patient’s medical history and analysis of the current physical condition in order to alleviate the pain and movement restrictions of the affected person. In the case of pain in the area of the cervical spine, this can include relaxation techniques and gentle massages to loosen tense muscles or stretching exercises to mobilize the cervical spine.

Afterwards, the physiotherapist will strengthen the muscles with specific strengthening exercises to prevent the development of new pain in the cervical spine. Stretching, strengthening and mobilization exercises should continue to be performed by the patient as a preventive measure even after the end of treatment. This also applies in particular to people who are generally already in a well-trained condition, as not all muscle groups are trained or kept flexible to the same extent.These articles may be of interest to you:

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