Headaches/nausea caused by the malposition
A malposition in the cervical spine results in restricted movement and increased tone of the surrounding muscles. These are overactive, as they try to compensate for the malposition. This tension can reach up to the skull and thus constantly exert tension on it.Both factors together reduce the quality of life and may continue to cause nausea.
Similarly, changes in the spine can lead to a change in fascial tension. The esophagus and trachea run directly in front of the spine and are wrapped in fascial structures. Thus, the stomach entrance can get pressure or be slightly displaced, resulting in reflux and frequent nausea. By treating the fascia, spine and stomach, the problems can be eliminated. The following articles may also be of interest to you in this regard: Physiotherapy Neck pain, pain in the cervical spine
- The patient gets a headache which can extend over the entire head to the temples.
- Headaches can also be triggered by the restrictions on movement, because with every movement into the pain, the pain receptors are addressed and overstrained.
- Dizziness can also occur.
Can a malposition be corrected?
A congenital malposition cannot be corrected by physiotherapy. However, a trained malalignment can be minimally improved by intensive physiotherapy and weight training. The malposition of the vertebrae in relation to each other should be corrected and the tone of the muscles that fix the spine should be loosened.
In addition, the spinal column must be strengthened with specific exercises to make it more stable. Primarily, however, it is important to get all accompanying symptoms under control. Pain and radiations are especially important.
If physiotherapy is carried out regularly and the stretching and strengthening exercises are done in a disciplined manner at home, the prognosis is good. However, a complete correction of the malposition cannot be achieved. The following articles may also be of interest to you: Osteopathy for a slipped disc
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