Symptoms of vertebral blockage
Typical symptoms that occur when one or more vertebral bodies are blocked and which are an indication that the vertebrae are dislocated are movement-related back pain. It should be noted that when a vertebra is blocked, the joint movement of the spine is never completely restricted. This means that the spinal column area can continue to move in at least one direction even though it is blocked.
Also noticeable is muscle tension in the area of the blockage. In many cases, blockages proceed without symptoms and are released spontaneously by movements of the back in everyday life.In the case of symptomatic courses of disease, it is particularly important to exclude certain diseases that require fundamentally different therapeutic procedures. Especially symptoms of a herniated disc or the so-called sciatica speak against the presence of a blockage of individual vertebral bodies.
Characteristic for a vertebral blockage are pulling pains in the back, which occur depending on movement. Thus, pain usually occurs when the spine moves in a certain direction, while movements in other directions are often possible without problems. Since pain can also occur in the context of many other diseases, a comprehensive diagnosis should be made by the treating physician.
Especially in cases of severe pain, it is important to exclude serious clinical pictures in order to then continue with the appropriate therapy. Frequently, blockages occur in the upper back between the shoulder blades. The shoulder blade itself, on the other hand, is rarely the cause of the pain of the blockage.
Since muscle tension usually occurs in the context of the vertebral body blockage, symptoms can still occur that affect the shoulder blade. If the muscles are tensed up as a result of the blockage, movements of the shoulder blade can therefore be painful. The cause in these cases is often a blockage of one or more vertebral bodies in the area of the thoracic spine.
In order to release muscular tension and prepare for the adjustment, it helps to massage the neck muscles. An improvement of the pain by stretching in all degrees of movement of the neck can already provide relief. This means bending the head forward and backward, turning it to the right and left and tilting it to the right and left.
In order to sink in, one can, for example, place the palm of the right hand on the right cheek – the ball of the hand should be placed under the lower jaw. Then pressure on the ball of the right hand moves the head to the left until the joints of the spine make the typical crackling sound. The left hand should also be used on the other side.
Alternatively, the hand can be clenched into a fist and pressure can be applied to the lower jaw with the fist. Another possibility is to sit at a desk and position the right elbow on the table and hold the chin with the right palm. With the left arm, grasp the head and place the left hand behind the right ear.
In this position the head is then rotated clockwise. Standing or working in front of the screen for a long time often causes pain in the thoracic spine and upper back. Before a dislocation, it is recommended to stretch the back muscles to correct the posture and stretch the ligaments of the back muscles.
In some cases, the problem is solved by the stretching itself. An exercise is easiest to do on a chair, so it is recommended for work or school. To do this, you slide with your bottom up to the front edge of the chair, but the upper back touches the upper edge of the chair back.
With the palms of your hands on your forehead, exhale slowly, so that your head and shoulders sink behind the back of the chair until you can put it in place. An alternative in standing position requires that you cross your hands behind your back on the spine with the backs of your hands pointing to yourself. Then you move your hands a few centimeters up along the spine and lean your upper back back backwards until you feel the dislocation.