degenerative spinal disease

Further exercises from physiotherapy for the thoracic spine | Physiotherapy for diseases of BWS

Further exercises from physiotherapy for the thoracic spine Below is an overview of articles with exercises for BWS disorders. Exercises in nerve root compression in BWS Exercises for a facet syndrome in BWS Exercises for Scheuermann’s disease Exercises against a hunchback Exercises against scoliosis All articles in this series: Physiotherapy for diseases of BWS Further … Further exercises from physiotherapy for the thoracic spine | Physiotherapy for diseases of BWS

Physiotherapy for diseases of BWS

The thoracic spine, or BWS for short, consists of 12 vertebral bodies and the intervertebral discs located between them. In the BWS area are the connections to the ribs, which go off to the right and left of the individual vertebral bodies via small joints and form the thorax in its entirety. Although this connection … Physiotherapy for diseases of BWS

How is a facet syndrome treated? | Facet syndrome

How is a facet syndrome treated? As a frequently affected area, the lumbar spine is an important trigger of the lumbar spine syndrome, which affects many people. It is a common factor for occupational disability and affects especially physically hard working people, but also people with long sedentary jobs. The therapy is extremely important to … How is a facet syndrome treated? | Facet syndrome

What is the prognosis? | Facet syndrome

What is the prognosis? Since a facet syndrome cannot be cured, it is generally said to last a lifetime. However, this does not mean that one has to suffer from pain for a lifetime. In the meantime, there are various surgical therapies available in addition to drug therapy that reduce the pain in the long … What is the prognosis? | Facet syndrome

Anatomy of the spine | Facet syndrome

Anatomy of the spine The lumbar spine (lumbar spine) is formed by the five lumbar vertebrae of the spinal column. Since they are located in the lower part of the spine, they must bear the highest proportion of weight. For this reason, they are also considerably thicker than the other vertebrae. However, this does not … Anatomy of the spine | Facet syndrome

Facet syndrome

What is a facet syndrome? The facet syndrome belongs to the degenerative (wear-related) diseases of the spine and describes a complex of different signs of disease (syndrome) in advanced wear of the small vertebral joints (spondylarthrosis). Spondylarthrosis itself can either occur as an independent, leading clinical picture, in which case it is referred to as … Facet syndrome

What is an activated facet syndrome? | Facet syndrome

What is an activated facet syndrome? An activated facet syndrome is an acute inflammation in the area of the small vertebral body joints (facet joints) at the base of an existing facet syndrome, which leads to an acute onset of pain. An activated facet syndrome is thus a facet irritation. This can also be called … What is an activated facet syndrome? | Facet syndrome

Causes of a facet syndrome | Facet syndrome

Causes of a facet syndrome The facet syndrome is an acquired disease of old age. Among the causes of its development are: In the context of disc degeneration/ disc wear, the spine is reduced in height and instable, with incorrect and excessive strain on the vertebral joints.Heavy physical work (a lot of lifting and bending) … Causes of a facet syndrome | Facet syndrome

Spinal canal stenosis

Definition Spinal Canal Stenosis Spinal canal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) is a degenerative (wear-related) disease of the spinal column with a narrowing of the spinal canal and the resulting pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. A distinction is made between a cervical spinal canal narrowing affecting the cervical spine, a thoracic … Spinal canal stenosis

Symptoms of spinal canal stenosis | Spinal canal stenosis

Symptoms of spinal canal stenosis The complaints that can be caused by spinal canal stenosis are varied and not very characteristic. Only at a very advanced stage of spinal canal stenosis does a disease-specific constellation of symptoms (signs of disease) appear. The general symptoms of spinal canal stenosis include Typical symptoms of spinal canal stenosis … Symptoms of spinal canal stenosis | Spinal canal stenosis

Diagnosis of spinal canal stenosis | Spinal canal stenosis

Diagnosis of spinal canal stenosis The patient’s medical history (anamnesis), with the indications of spinal canal stenosis, points the way forward. Mostly, however, rather the unspecific symptoms of the disease are described. The clinical picture and the level of spinal canal stenosis cannot usually be determined by the examination findings alone. Imaging techniques help to … Diagnosis of spinal canal stenosis | Spinal canal stenosis

Spinal canal stenosis of the lumbar spine | Spinal canal stenosis

Spinal canal stenosis of the lumbar spine Patients often complain of severe back pain, which can often radiate into one or both legs (lumboischialgia). These radiating pains are usually described as shooting and stabbing. A further characteristic is an often limited walking distance. Depending on the extent of the constriction, patients report that their legs … Spinal canal stenosis of the lumbar spine | Spinal canal stenosis