Pain in the back
Respiration-related pain in the back is usually caused by blockages in the vertebral or costal joints. Incorrect movement or a permanently unfavorable posture can lead to small shifts in the joint, which painfully restrict the joint mechanics. Pain can then occur during the breathing movement. If the sensitive intercostal nerves that emerge from the thoracic spine are also affected, pain can develop along the ribs in the form of a belt. Pain during inhalation in the back is often accompanied by tension in the muscles in the thoracic spine or shoulder neck area.
Exercises against back pain
The above exercises can all also be helpful for pain during inhalation in the back.Particularly exercises for straightening up are a good way to change the statics in the long term in order to counteract blockages. Acutely, fascial rolls (alternatively a tennis ball or similar) can be used. The patient lies on a firm surface and rolls over the floor with the fascia roller or tennis ball under the painful area. Blockages can be released if necessary, the connective tissue is stretched in a targeted manner, similar to a massage, and symptoms can be relieved. These articles cover similar topics:
- Fascial Training
- Fascia Roll
- Blackroll
- Exercises in nerve root compression in BWS
- Exercises for the thoracic spine
- Exercises for a vertebral blockage in BWS
Summary
The cause of pain during inhalation must be clarified before the therapy. In addition to diseases of the lungs, diseases of the heart or upper abdominal organs should also be excluded. Often orthopedic causes such as blockages of the rib joints are also responsible for pain during inhalation.
Both orthopedic and pulmonary pain during inhalation can be treated physiotherapeutically. There is a variety of corresponding exercises that can be individually adapted to the patient.
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