Diagnostics
The diagnosis consists of a physical and functional examination. The mobility of the cervical spine, the upper extremity and the temporomandibular joint is tested. The condition of the musculature is examined.
Are there any tensions? Are there points of pain? How is the strength in side comparison?
The blood circulation can also be examined by possible redness or paleness. The mobility of the tissue (muscle, fascia, skin) also provides information about the condition of the tissue and its supply. X-rays can be taken to examine the spinal column.
Degenerative changes in the vertebrae or similar can be seen, as well as a narrowing of the Foramina transversaria (A. vertebralis). More detailed information is provided by imaging procedures such as CT and MRT (e.g. in the case of herniated discs). In the case of problems in the upper extremity, an examination of the nerve conduction velocity (EMG) can be added if necessary. After the diagnosis, an adapted treatment plan is drawn up.
Physiotherapy for HWS problems
Physiotherapeutic treatment for problems of the cervical spine is as versatile as the cause of the symptoms. A precise diagnosis is essential for the causal therapy and its success. Physiotherapy for cervical spine problems consists of mobilizing, pain-relieving and detonating techniques, stabilizing therapy, as well as strengthening and stretching.
Posture correction and advice on how to set up the workplace can also be part of the therapy. In addition, electrotherapy, massages and taping can be used. In the case of jaw problems, this joint should definitely also be included using techniques from the treatment of craniomandibluary dysfunction (CMD).
Techniques in which the therapist treats with gloves in the patient’s mouth may also be necessary. You suffer from Craniomandibular Dysfunction? mobilizing techniques can be soft tissue techniques, i.e. techniques that focus on the muscles, but also joint techniques such as techniques from Manual Therapy.
In manual therapy, the therapist mobilizes joints passively as far as possible by means of sliding movements. Traction movements can also be performed. In this case, a slight traction is exerted on the joint.
If there is a muscular imbalance, postural disorders of the cervical spine can occur. These are treated in the therapy by passive and active strengthening exercises for weak muscles and stretching exercises for shortened muscles. Detonating techniques include the treatment of pain points in the musculature (trigger point therapy), fascia therapy and transverse friction.
In general, more information about physiotherapeutic help for cervical spine complaints can be found here: Physiotherapy for a stiff neck/neck Physiotherapy for a cervical spine syndrome Mobilising techniques can be soft tissue techniques, i.e. techniques that focus on the muscles, but also joint techniques such as techniques from manual therapy. In manual therapy, the therapist mobilizes joints passively as far as possible by means of sliding movements. Traction movements can also be performed.
In this case, a slight traction is exerted on the joint.If a muscular imbalance exists, postural disorders of the cervical spine can occur. These are treated in therapy by passive and active strengthening exercises for weak muscles and stretching exercises for shortened muscles. Detonating techniques include the treatment of pain points in the musculature (trigger point therapy), fascia therapy and transverse friction. In general, more information about physiotherapeutic help for cervical spine complaints can be found here: Physiotherapy for a stiff neck/neck Physiotherapy for a cervical spine syndrome In general, more information about physiotherapeutic help for cervical spine complaints can be found here:
- Physiotherapy for a stiff neck/neck
- Physiotherapy for a cervical spine syndrome
