Exercises for herniated discs

Stabilizing the back with trained trunk muscles is important because a herniated disc causes instability in the lumbar spine, or a pre-existing instability has promoted the development of the herniation. Equally important is the training of the muscles of the extremities. In particular, the spinal column is relieved by strong leg muscles, since many movements … Exercises for herniated discs

Sports after a slipped disc | Exercises for herniated discs

Sports after a slipped disc After achieving a large degree of freedom from pain, the possibility of rehabilitation sports, swimming, cycling from an upright posture with saddle suspension or other back-friendly sports such as apparatus training on medical training equipment or in a fitness studio should be taken advantage of in order to practice “back … Sports after a slipped disc | Exercises for herniated discs

Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Synonyms Discus prolapse Protrusio NPP Disc prolapse Lumbar disc prolapse Intervertebral Disc Protrusion This page provides self-help assistance for patients with a lumbar disc herniation in the lumbar spine. An overview is given of what patients themselves can contribute to their improvement and long-term recurrence prophylaxis (prevention of recurrence of symptoms) in addition to medical … Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Physiotherapy for a slipped disc | Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Physiotherapy for a slipped disc If a patient comes to physiotherapy with the diagnosis of a slipped disc, the therapist will first make a new diagnosis to be able to respond to the individual situation of the patient. In an anamnesis we try to find out causes for the incorrect load, possible previous illnesses are … Physiotherapy for a slipped disc | Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Exercises and techniques | Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Exercises and techniques Together with the therapist, strategies are worked out how the patient can protect his back in everyday life (workplace design, back-friendly lifting…). The correct handling of the back is developed in the back school. Possibly this can also take place in group therapy. The mobility of the back should be restored in … Exercises and techniques | Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Therapy on the device | Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Therapy on the device For therapy, devices (e.g. leg press up to the Theraband) can also be used to train muscular deficits caused by the herniated disc, e.g. in the leg or arm muscles, or to strengthen the back/belly itself. The patient should always receive a precise instruction in the equipment, the execution and the … Therapy on the device | Physiotherapy for a slipped disc

Functional test for a herniated disc

Introduction All test procedures are performed in such a way that they cause the least possible stress for the patient. Due to the high irritability (= irritability, small stimulus = large effect) of the event, caution is already required during the examination. Examination of active and passive spinal mobility in flexion, extension, rotation and lateral … Functional test for a herniated disc

When does one need surgery for a herniated disc?

Introduction In up to ninety percent of all patients with a herniated disc, purely conservative treatment is sufficient. In some patients the symptoms disappear completely after a few weeks. There are different constellations of findings, under which an operation is possible. If the conservative treatment fails, surgery is considered. In the presence of paralysis and … When does one need surgery for a herniated disc?

When can a herniated disc be operated on? | When does one need surgery for a herniated disc?

When can a herniated disc be operated on? A “you can, but you don’t have to operate” situation is usually present in patients with herniated discs when there are no neurological deficits. This refers to patients who have no paralysis of body parts or organs such as the bladder or rectum. If the patients suffer … When can a herniated disc be operated on? | When does one need surgery for a herniated disc?