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Osteochondrosis in the cervical spine is an osteochondrosis intervertebralis, which can be distinguished from osteochondrosis dissecans. Osteochondrosis intervertebralis refers to a disease of the spinal column in which overloading of the spinal column leads to degeneration of the vertebral body and intervertebral disc. The height of the intervertebral disc decreases, changes in bone tissue (sclerosis) … Osteochondrosis in the cervical spine – help from physiotherapy

Exercises for osteochondrosis Mobilizing exercises play a particularly important role in the treatment of osteochondrosis intervertebralis. Simply tilting the head or turning it can help to maintain or improve mobility. 1) When tilting the head, the right ear is tilted from a straight upright position towards the right shoulder, but the chin is not moved … Exercises for osteochondrosis | Osteochondrosis in the cervical spine – help from physiotherapy

Causes of osteochondrosis The causes are usually chronic overloading of the bony and cartilaginous structures of the spine. Unilateral loading places more strain on certain areas of the vertebral bodies than others, resulting in pathological wear and tear, degeneration in the sense of osteochondrosis. Common causes are chronic poor posture due to one-sided work (e.g. … Causes of osteochondrosis | Osteochondrosis in the cervical spine – help from physiotherapy

Diagnosis The diagnosis is made by taking a medical history, a physical examination and an X-ray. The x-ray shows that the base and cover plates of the vertebral bodies have collapsed and are sclerosed (ossified). Bony attachments can be seen and the reduction in height of the intervertebral discs becomes clear. Mostly the wear is … Diagnosis | Osteochondrosis in the cervical spine – help from physiotherapy