Physiotherapy exercises

Physiotherapy in the case of a cervical bulge serves to relieve the corresponding part of the cervical spine, to release tension and to slowly ensure that the bulge recedes. There are a number of stretching, mobility and strengthening exercises that patients can also perform at home. Stretching the cervical spine Sit up straight and upright on the front edge of the chair.

If possible, tense the abdomen and gluteal muscles slightly for support. Now stretch your arms straight forward. The elbows point outwards.

From this position, bend your arms so that your fingertips rest slightly on your shoulders (do not cross your arms!). Breathe out and pull your elbows together in front of your chest until they touch slightly. When breathing out, return to the starting position with your arms.

Repeat the exercise 5 times. Strengthening the cervical muscles Sit up straight and upright. Take a dumbbell or other weight (e.g. a small water bottle filled with sand) in each hand.

The shoulders and arms hang relaxed and low down. The back and head are straight. From this position, slowly pull your shoulders up as if you were shrugging your shoulders in slow motion.

Hold this position for 2-3 seconds and then slowly lower your shoulders again. Repeat the exercise 10 times. Cervical mobility For this exercise, sit straight and upright on a chair.

The shoulders are relaxed. Now move your head forward slowly and in a controlled manner, as if you wanted to nod. Then return to the starting position. 5 repetitions. More exercises can be found in the articles:

Cervical spine mobilization exercises
Cervical spine syndrome – these exercises help
Physiotherapy – exercises for the cervical spine

Stretching of the cervical spine

Strengthening of the HWS muscles

Mobility of the cervical spine

Cervical Spine Syndrome

The cervical spine syndrome, also called cervical syndrome, describes a clinical picture that affects the area of the cervical spine.Degenerative changes, muscle tension, inflammation or accidents can cause injuries to the cervical spine. Depending on the type and location, these can cause a whole range of unpleasant symptoms for those affected. These include pain in the neck-shoulder area, which can also radiate into the arms, headaches, tingling and numbness (if nerves are affected), muscle tension, visual disturbances, tinnitus, dizziness or sensory disturbances.

Due to the complexity of the complaints, those affected often suffer from a high level of stress, which is associated with restrictions in everyday life. The treatment of the cervical spine syndrome depends on the cause. As a rule, the first step is to try to get a conservative grip on the problems.

However, if the cause is more serious, for example if there is a threat of nerve damage or if the patient’s level of suffering is extremely high, surgery may be considered. The healing time for a cervical spine syndrome varies from patient to patient and depends on the cause. It is possible that some patients show improvement after 1-2 weeks, others after 4-6 weeks. The article Cervical Cervical Syndrome – Exercises might interest you in this respect.