Osteochondrosis of the Spine: Therapy

General measures

  • Avoiding overloading!
  • Nicotine restriction (refrain from tobacco use).
  • Aim for normal weight! Determination of BMI (body mass index, body mass index) or body composition by means of electrical impedance analysis.
    • BMI ≥ 25 → participation in a medically supervised weight loss program.

Medical aids

  • In special cases, a support corset is needed (rather the exception than the rule!).

Sports medicine

  • Abdominal and back exercises
  • Preparation of a fitness or training plan with appropriate sports disciplines based on a medical check (health check or athlete check).
  • Detailed information on sports medicine you will receive from us.

Physical therapy (including physiotherapy)

Physical therapy can be used as a complementary treatment for tension. These include:

  • Red light
  • Packs
  • Massages
  • Electrotherapy

After the acute phase, the targeted physiotherapy should be carried out to build up the muscles (“training the muscles of the back”).

Training measures