Therapy / treatment of scoliosis – What can be done?

The treatment of scoliosis (scoliosis therapy) depends on the age of the patient and the severity of the scoliosis. The best therapeutic success with scoliosis therapy is achieved during the growth phase in childhood. If the spine is only slightly affected by scoliosis (curvature below 20°), physiotherapy may be sufficient to strengthen the back muscles. … Therapy / treatment of scoliosis – What can be done?

Treatment in adulthood | Therapy / treatment of scoliosis – What can be done?

Treatment in adulthood It is difficult to make a general statement about the therapy, since many factors such as symptom burden, consequential damage and dynamics play a role. In adolescent patients, a corset is often used in the treatment of scoliosis. However, this is not common in adult patients. In adult patients, there is usually … Treatment in adulthood | Therapy / treatment of scoliosis – What can be done?

Slipped disc

Synonyms in a broader sense Intervertebral disc prolapse Nucleus pulposus prolapse (NPP) Discus prolapse Protrusio Sciatica Disc protrusion Intervertebral disc protrusion Lumbago Lumbargia / Lumbago Lumboischialgia Back Pain Intervertebral disc Prolapsed intervertebral disc Herniated disc Definition herniated disc A herniated disc is the sudden or slowly increasing displacement, or the emergence of tissue of the … Slipped disc

Epidemiology | Slipped disc

Epidemiology Back pain alone is no indication of the presence of a herniated disc. In general, it is very difficult to find the causes of back pain. Even X-rays cannot always provide the desired clarity. In order to show that back pain and the actual presence of a pathological (= pathological) disc finding are not … Epidemiology | Slipped disc

Anatomy on the subject of herniated discs | Slipped disc

Anatomy on the subject of herniated discs Before the herniated disc is discussed, the term disc should first be sufficiently clarified. Only when the tasks and characteristics of the intervertebral discs have been clarified can the extent of the herniated disc and its therapeutic measures be understood. Position – Where are “intervertebral discs” located? Between … Anatomy on the subject of herniated discs | Slipped disc

Tap the lumbar spine (lumbar spine) | Taping of a slipped disc

Tap the lumbar spine (lumbar spine) Taping of herniated discs in the lumbar spine is performed with four tape strips. These can be rounded at the corners, which makes them more comfortable to wear and ensures better durability. The patient bends forward to apply the tape strips so that the back has a rounded shape. … Tap the lumbar spine (lumbar spine) | Taping of a slipped disc