Further physiotherapeutic measures | Exercises from physiotherapy for the back

Further physiotherapeutic measures

Correct movements and changing loads and reliefs are essential for a healthy back. A complex system of passive and active structures forms the stable back of the trunk – the connection between the head, upper and lower limbs. The body always adapts to current situations and requirements.

What is not needed is dismantled, what is used is retained, what is trained is built up. This also applies to the supporting back muscles around the spine – they are responsible for our posture and are therefore very important. In the event of muscle loss, the support system no longer functions properly and this leads to premature wear and tear of the passive structures (bones and ligaments) and thus to back pain. To counteract this, the entire support system must be trained and regularly moved. Especially after long sitting activities, such as a day at the office or after long car journeys, every back is happy to get some exercise.

Summary

Since the development of humans from a four-footed gait to an erection on two legs, the spine and back have been exposed to much higher loads. The spine can be seen as a stable mast in the middle of the body. It consists of the vertebral bodies and the intervertebral discs located between them.

The individual vertebrae are connected by small joints (facet joints). Various ligaments and a complex system of muscles provide stability. On the one hand, this enables great mobility, on the other hand, stability is to be guaranteed.