How can the mobility of the cervical spine be improved?

A movement restriction of the cervical spine is usually caused by tense muscles, shortened tendons and ligaments or vertebral blockages. If these problems are solved, the movement restriction is also corrected in most cases. This can mean, for example, that the cervical spine is loosened by certain exercises to loosen the tense muscles and to improve the blood supply to the surrounding tissue.

Vertebral blockages can be gently released by trained specialists and stretching exercises make shortened or overly strained tendons and ligaments more flexible and supple again. It is not always necessary for the affected person to see a doctor, as many small problems can be solved simply by doing exercises at home or in the office. In more serious cases, the doctor can work with the therapist to create a training or rehabilitation plan tailored to the individual patient to improve the mobility of the cervical spine so that the person concerned is no longer restricted in his or her everyday life. It is important for the patient to pay attention to the signals of his body in order to counteract the development of movement restrictions as early as possible. This article may also be of interest to you

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Exercises

To train, maintain or improve the mobility of the cervical spine, there are a number of exercises that do not take much time.In the following 3 easy exercises are listed which can be performed at home, in the office or on the road. 1. stretch the neckSit straight and upright on a chair. With your right hand, grasp your left forearm above your wrist.

Now gently pull your left arm crosswise down. The head follows the movement of the arm and also points diagonally downwards. Hold this position for 30 seconds and then change sides.

2. stretch the lateral muscles of the cervical spineSit or stand up straight and upright. Place your right hand behind your back so that the upper side of your forearm rests crosswise on your back. Then raise your left arm above your head so that your hand rests with your fingertips on your right temple.

Now gently pull your head with your hand towards your left shoulder. If you feel a stretch, hold it for 10 seconds. Then change sides.

Repeat 3 times on each side. 3. shoulders and chest stretchingSeek a free corner in the room. Stand so that your face is turned towards the corner.

Place your feet together and then place your forearms left and right against the wall. The elbows should remain below the shoulders. Now bend towards the corner as far as it is painless.

You should feel a stretch in your shoulders and chest. Bend forward only as far as it is painlessly possible. Hold this position for 30 seconds. 3 repetitions. More exercises can be found in the articles

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