A spinal canal stenosis is when a narrowing of the spinal canal occurs. This can be caused by the normal aging process of the spine, or by inflammatory diseases (e.g. osteoarthritis). In spinal canal stenosis, compression of the spinal cord occurs with corresponding symptoms. The therapy is performed conservatively, if possible. In the case of … Physiotherapy for spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine
Symptoms of spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine By narrowing the spinal canal, the spinal cord running in the canal can be compressed. In the cervical spine, the spinal cord still contains all the nerve fibers that supply the body with motor and sensory energy up to the feet. In the cervical spine, it … Symptoms of spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine | Physiotherapy for spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine
Summary Cervical spinal canal stenosis is a serious clinical picture. In case of strong compression, decompression surgery (if possible minimally invasive) should be performed to protect the sensitive nerve tissue from irreversible damage. The symptoms of spinal stenosis can range from simple numbness or paralysis in the upper extremity to paraplegia-like symptoms. The therapy is … Summary | Physiotherapy for spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine
Vasculitis allergica, also known as Schoenlein-Henoch purpura, is an inflammation of small and medium-sized vessels in various organ systems caused by an immune reaction. Preferably occurring during the cold season, the disease usually begins one to three weeks after a previous upper respiratory tract infection and primarily affects preschool and school-aged children or adolescents. The … Vasculitis Allergica
BWS syndrome is the term used to describe pain in the thoracic spine area that may originate from the muscles or bony joint structures. The pain can lead to localized pain directly at the spinal column, but can also cause pain in the area of the chest, arms or even trigger vegetative symptoms such as … Physiotherapy for BWS syndrome
Further physiotherapeutic applications Other therapeutic applications for BWS syndrome include medical training therapy, or physiotherapy, which uses equipment and/or one’s own body weight to specifically correct muscle imbalances. In addition, physical therapy measures are used to treat BWS syndrome. However, these are rather complementary measures, as they do not treat the causal triggers for the … Further physiotherapeutic applications | Physiotherapy for BWS syndrome
BWS Syndrome – effects on the heart BWS syndrome can cause chest pain similar to angina pectoris (chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle). This often causes patients anxiety. Vegetative symptoms such as sweating or shortness of breath can also be triggered by a blockage in the area of the BWS … BWS Syndrome – effects on the heart | Physiotherapy for BWS syndrome
Exercises for at home Exercises can be done very well at home. Exercises without equipment can be performed while sitting, lying down or standing: 1. exercise for the shoulder-arm-complex Extend the arms forward, pull the elbows next to the body backward and shoulder blades together. Stretch arms up, pull elbows next to head down and … Exercises for at home | OP spinal canal stenosis cervical spine – aftercare
Which sport does me good – which not? In general, any sport where the head is held slightly tilted forward so that the spinal canal can be dilated is good for you. Sports with fast, jerky movements and with strong pull over the arms on the cervical spine should be avoided: Jogging can also aggravate … Which sport does me good – which not? | OP spinal canal stenosis cervical spine – aftercare
A spinal canal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal due to changes in the spinal column caused by The nerves of the extremities emerge from the spinal canal and are also irritated by the narrowing. This causes mainly radiating symptoms. Tingling, numbness in both legs distinguishes a slipped disc from spinal canal stenosis. … OP spinal canal stenosis cervical spine – aftercare
Further follow-up treatment on an outpatient basis Once the acute phase of spinal canal surgery is over, the rehabilitation phase begins. Here, the patient can decide whether he or she wishes to undergo inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation. In both cases, the therapy aims to improve strength and mobility and to help the patient cope better … Further follow-up treatment on an outpatient basis | OP spinal canal stenosis cervical spine – aftercare
In a manual treatment, the hands of the treating therapist are basically the most important working tool. He has learned in his training a wide variety of examination methods and forms of treatment to remedy a grievance on the body of his patient. Nevertheless, the forms of therapy differ, as they are partly based on … Chiropractic Therapy: Types of Therapy
