Further physiotherapeutic measures | Physiotherapy for a HWS syndrome

Further physiotherapeutic measures

In general, it is important in physiotherapy for a cervical spine syndrome to build up stabilization from below. This means first stabilizing the trunk, training the abdomen and back so that shoulders and head can sit straight on it. The wrong way is to pull the shoulders down with all your strength at the back, which makes the neck even more tense.

Further measures to loosen muscles around the cervical spine (HWS) or to give support and relief to structures is the taping. In acutely tense cases a heat therapy by means of Fango is appropriate, in combination with classical Massage therapy. However, this only treats the symptom at that moment – in the long term, the cause must be actively treated. Manual techniques can be used to exert traction on the cervical spine, creating space in the lower skull with a gentle “pull”. Mobilization exercises for the cervical spine also provide relief from the symptoms.

Summary

To prevent the cervical spine syndrome, correct posture, sufficient movement and a stable muscle corset are necessary. Especially in an office job, in which a sitting bent position is taken for a long time, during long car journeys or other static positions, it is important to correct and change one’s posture again and again and to move the neck and arms through. The exercises from physiotherapy described above strengthen the holding muscles and thus protect the passive structures from long-term damage.

In addition, it is recommended to attend a back school where exercises and correct behavior in everyday situations are taught. The cervical spine syndrome describes many different disorders in the neck and neck area. Through a conscious posture and exercises performed over a long period of time, which can be performed anywhere in everyday life without any additional material, the structures and protectors against chronic damage and unpleasant and long-lasting pain are strengthened.