Exercises for the thoracic spine

The anterior (ventral) musculature shortens noticeably in today’s everyday life, while the back muscles are too weak to straighten the spine. Exercises for the thoracic spine are aimed at correcting this muscular imbalance, maintaining the mobility of the vertebral joints and restoring the physiological position of the spine. The exercises should be integrated into everyday … Exercises for the thoracic spine

Physiotherapy for pain in the thoracic spine

Pain in the thoracic spine can be very unpleasant. Physiotherapy can often combat the complaints well. Phyiotherapy/exercises In physiotherapy for complaints in the thoracic spine, a precise diagnosis is first made with the patient, which describes the cause of the complaints and the background to them. An individual and targeted treatment plan is then drawn … Physiotherapy for pain in the thoracic spine

Further measures | Physiotherapy for pain in the thoracic spine

Further measures In physiotherapy, in addition to active exercises, other measures can be used to treat pain in the thoracic spine. Means from physical therapy are for example the use of heat (fango, red light) or cold.Electrotherapy can also be helpful for pain in the thoracic spine. Massages can relieve acute complaints. Joints with limited … Further measures | Physiotherapy for pain in the thoracic spine

Home Pharmacy

Tips The composition is individual and depends on the people in the household. Consider special patient groups and their needs: Babies, children, pregnant women, elderly (contraindications, interactions). Check expiration dates annually, return expired remedies to the pharmacy. Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature, closed and dry (not in the bathroom where … Home Pharmacy

Acute Pain

Symptoms Pain is an unpleasant and subjective sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage. Acute pain may be accompanied by activation of the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in rapid heartbeat, deep breathing, hypertension, sweating, and nausea, among other symptoms. Pain has several components: Sensory/discriminative: … Acute Pain

Breakthrough Pain

Symptoms Breakthrough pain is acute and transient pain that occurs against a background of continuous pain management. It is an acute exacerbation that is most common in chronic disease and especially in cancer. The pain is usually sudden, acute, and intense. Causes The exact causes are not always known. Breakthrough pain may occur as a … Breakthrough Pain

Broken Ribs

Symptoms A fractured rib manifests as acute pain, most commonly with breathing, coughing, and pressure, and may be accompanied by a crunching sound. Possible complications and associated conditions include internal injury, pneumothorax, pneumonia, pulmonary contusion, respiratory failure, respiratory insufficiency, and hemorrhage. One or more ribs may be involved, and a rib may be broken more … Broken Ribs

Acetylsalicylic Acid

Products Acetylsalicylic acid is commercially available in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, effervescent tablets, chewable tablets, and direct granules, among others. In addition to the original Aspirin and Aspirin Cardio, other products and generics are available. This article relates to pain and fever therapy. Aspirin was launched by Bayer in 1899. See also under … Acetylsalicylic Acid