Settling
The word “settling” is commonly used for a chiropractic procedure in which the practitioner jerks the head of the affected person and thus supposedly returns all vertebrae to their original position. However, this explanation is based on the false assumption that the vertebrae are actually displaced or even “slip out”. In fact, instead of “settling”, one should rather speak of “manually releasing a blockage”.
Manual means with the hand. The manual release of blockages can be achieved by the spectacular, jerky and not always painless movement, which is usually performed by doctors with advanced training in chiropractic. Physiotherapists with training in manual therapy release blockages by using manual techniques to reduce muscle tension and restore segmental mobility of the vertebrae in relation to each other.
Tapes
Kinesiologic or myofascial taping is based on different basic assumptions. In principle, taping attempts to counteract tensions in the connective tissue or the musculature. By sticking the strips on the skin, connective tissue can be lifted or shifted from the underlying muscle.
The aim can be to improve the blood circulation in the area of the taping and thus to achieve pain relief. In addition, it is possible to stimulate weak muscles or to improve the erection of the affected person by using stabilizing tape. In the case of a cervical spinal blockage, well thought-out tape installations can have a significant relieving effect.
Duration of a blockage in the cervical spine
Until all symptoms have subsided, this can last between 3 and 14 days with proper behavior/therapy. If there are frequent blockages in the cervical spine, physiotherapeutic treatment is recommended in any case. The cause of recurring blockages is usually a muscular imbalance, often caused by one-sided stress at work, during sports or while sleeping.
This one-sided strain must be compensated with individual training to achieve long-term freedom from symptoms. At least twelve appointments (two prescriptions for patients with health insurance), twice a week each, with the physiotherapist are recommended. In addition, it is absolutely necessary to continue the exercise program at home when the physiotherapy is finished.
Often the problem seems to be very difficult to get under control. The more often a blockage has occurred so far, the longer and more consistent the treatment must be to avoid a recurrence.
