The lumbar spine is probably the section of the spine that is most stressed and most frequently affected by pain. Above the pelvis, it is the lowest part of the back with 5 strong vertebral bodies and the intervertebral discs between them, thus carrying the weight of the entire upper body. Physiologically, it is slightly … Physiotherapy for diseases of the lumbar spine
Introduction On average, every German with a desk job spends about 80% of the day sitting on a desk chair, in the car or on the sofa. With 40 years of work, this amounts to about 100,000 hours per lifetime. This is in contrast to the fact that the human body is made for movement … Ergonomics at the workplace
Ergonomic mouse A proper mouse, together with the ergonomically adjusted desk height, offers the best conditions to avoid discomfort due to poor posture or overloading of hand and arm muscles. The mouse arm should form a right angle with the edge of the desk. The mouse should be adjusted to the size of the hand … Ergonomic mouse | Ergonomics at the workplace
Ergonomic office chair One of the most important objects at the ergonomic workplace is the office swivel chair. It should, of course, be stable and tilt resistant and be equipped with at least five castors. It should also be roll-resistant. An important element of the ergonomic office chair is the suspension when sitting down to … Ergonomic office chair | Ergonomics at the workplace
Summary Even with a desk workplace, consequential damage caused by years of sitting can be prevented or minimized by creating an ergonomic workplace and active countermeasures. Already in the vocational training more importance would have to be attached in the sense of the Vorbeugung to the switching of back-friendly work behavior, compensation sport and the … Summary | Ergonomics at the workplace
Surgical technique – anterior access route In this operation the patient is positioned on the back or side. The intervertebral discs and the front parts of the spine are then accessed through a lateral incision from the chest or abdomen. Access is always from the side to which the spinal curvature is directed. Then the … Surgical technique – anterior access route | Surgery for scoliosis
General information During surgery to treat scoliosis, metallic screw-rod systems are inserted for correction. This system can be mounted either from the front (ventral) or from the back (dorsal). After the spinal column curvature has been corrected, the surgically treated spinal column section must be stiffened. This ensures a lifelong correction, but the mobility in … Surgery for scoliosis
Degenerative (wear-related) diseases of the lumbar spine are becoming increasingly common. On the one hand, they occur as part of a natural aging process, but can also be caused by trauma or be promoted by factors such as long working hours at the computer, overweight and lack of exercise. Such degeneration of the intervertebral discs … Intervertebral disc prosthesis of the LWS
Definition The S1 syndrome describes a complex of symptoms that is caused by irritation or damage to the S1 nerve root. The most common cause of S1 syndrome is a herniated disc in the area of the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra. S1 syndrome is accompanied by pain, sensory disturbances and paralysis … S1 Syndrome
Symptoms An S1 syndrome causes characteristic symptoms, such as pain, sensory disturbances and paralysis, in the area supplied by the S1 nerve root. A major symptom is pain. These can run from the lower back and buttocks to the back of the upper and lower leg, and can affect the lateral edge of the foot … Symptoms | S1 Syndrome
Treatment The therapy of S1 syndrome is usually based on a multimodal treatment principle, i.e. a combination of several therapeutic options. Often the S1 syndrome is based on a herniated disc. This is usually treated conservatively. The focus of this therapy is first and foremost, of course, pain relief. For this purpose, in addition to … Treatment | S1 Syndrome
Duration The duration of the complaints can vary greatly. An acute severe episode usually lasts several days. Depending on the cause and the necessary treatment, it can take 1-2 months until the symptoms are completely resolved. Sufficient exercise and a back-protecting load should also be maintained beyond this period in order to counteract recurring complaints. … Duration | S1 Syndrome
