The thoracic spine, or BWS for short, consists of 12 vertebral bodies and the intervertebral discs located between them. In the BWS area are the connections to the ribs, which go off to the right and left of the individual vertebral bodies via small joints and form the thorax in its entirety. Although this connection provides stability to the upper body, it also inhibits mobility and thus makes the thoracic spine the most immobile part of the spinal column.
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The treatment of a herniated disc depends primarily on the severity of the herniation, the position of the affected thoracic vertebra, the symptoms, the age of the patient and the individual medical history. Basically there are two possible therapy approaches… >> to the article “Physiotherapy for a slipped disc in BWS “Vertebral blockages in the thoracic spine can cause pain in the back and thorax and occur relatively frequently. In physiotherapy, on the one hand, an attempt is made to treat the pain symptomatically, on the other hand, causal therapy is also of great importance… >> to the article “Physiotherapy for a vertebral blockage in BWS “A hunchback describes a strongly backward curved back.
To counteract a hunchback, measures are taken to straighten the spine. This is done by exercises to strengthen the muscles in the back or chest area. >> to the article “Physiotherapy for a hunched back
Further articles on the topic: “Physiotherapy for diseases of the thoracic spine
- Physiotherapy for nerve root compression in BWS
- Physiotherapy for a facet syndrome in BWS
- Physiotherapy for pain in BWS
- Physiotherapy for BWS syndrome
- Physiotherapy with a Mobus Scheuermann
- Physiotherapy for chest pain
- Physiotherapy for scoliosis
- Physiotherapy according to Schroth
- Pain in the ribs
Exercises from physiotherapy for diseases of the thoracic spine
A BWS syndrome can cause muscle tension in the area of BWS as well as wear and tear of the vertebrae and vertebral joints, spinal ligaments and intervertebral discs. Exercises strengthen the back muscles and give the spine stability. >> to the article “BWS Syndrome – Exercises “The exercises for a vertebral blockage in BWS serve to release the blockage, to loosen and stretch the tense musculature and to keep the vertebra in the right position for a long time.
Stand straight and upright. Bring your palms together at chest height. The elbows point outwards… >> to the article “Exercises in case of a vertebral blockage in BWS “Exercises in case of a herniated disc in BWS should help to relieve pain in the acute phase. After a certain amount of healing, it is particularly important to correct the posture of the BWS and to ensure muscular stability. >> to the article “Exercises in case of a slipped disc in BWS
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