What else can you do? What else you can do in case of a herniated disc is very diverse and starts with physiotherapy, medication, sports and ends with surgery. Each treatment is not “off the peg”, but must be tailored to the individual case and what can be done in particular depends crucially on the … What else can you do? | Treatment of the herniated disc
Introduction A herniated disc, i.e. the displacement of the gelatinous nucleus (nucleus pulopsus) of an intervertebral disc (discus intervertebralis) into the spinal canal where the spinal cord runs, is one of the most common diseases of the spine. A herniated disc becomes problematic when nerve root compression occurs. In this case, the herniated disc can … Slipped disc during pregnancy
Treatment If back pain suddenly sets in during pregnancy, you should have the symptoms examined by a doctor. Back pain is normal to a certain extent during pregnancy, but can also be an indication of the first contractions. If a herniated disc is diagnosed during pregnancy, conservative therapy is the first priority for pregnant women. … Treatment | Slipped disc during pregnancy
Slipped disc and birth During childbirth the body of a woman is stressed to the utmost. The spine is also subjected to immense strain, especially during the pressing contractions (contractions that push the baby out through the birth canal). Due to the pressure exerted on the spinal column by the child and the additional strain … Slipped disc and birth | Slipped disc during pregnancy
A slipped disc in the cervical spine is often caused by a permanent static load or by a sudden, jerky strain. Mostly it concerns the section C6/C7. Pain or severe tension in the musculature can be the first signs of a herniated disc. Exercises In the case of a herniated disc in the cervical spine, … Exercises to deal with a slipped disc in the cervical spine
Symptoms Since the disc material usually presses on a nerve, poor innervation in the musculature of the respective segment occurs, resulting in pain. Likewise, the muscle strength may be reduced and there is a sensitivity disorder. The patient suddenly can no longer hold the cup or feels an extreme tingling sensation along the arm. Usually … Symptoms | Exercises to deal with a slipped disc in the cervical spine
Tingling in the fingers, foot, face The tingling in the fingers is very common in a cervical herniated disc. Due to the narrowing of the nerve, the arms can no longer be innervated properly. They fall asleep quickly at night and there is a tingling sensation in certain holding positions. If the tingling sensation becomes … Tingling in the fingers, foot, face | Exercises to deal with a slipped disc in the cervical spine
Summary A herniated disc in the cervical spine can occur suddenly or after long one-sided strain due to wear and tear. This results in a displacement of the disc material, which usually presses on a nerve. Pain occurs due to the increased muscle tension as a protection against further injuries of the spine, tingling sensations, … Summary | Exercises to deal with a slipped disc in the cervical spine
Back pain General medical information on the cause, diagnosis and treatment of back pain is available under Back pain. Effectiveness of local muscle training for back pain Two groups of patients were examined 1 year and 3 years after the first occurrence of back pain in the lumbar region. The first group was treated exclusively … Spinal training
1. rehabilitation of inner abdominal muscle (Musculus transversus abdominis) Musculus transversus abdominis lies in a ring under the large abdominal muscles, helps with coughing, laughing, pressing, supports breathing, protects the abdominal organs and stabilizes the lumbar spine via a connective tissue connection. Starting positions: for learning lateral position, quadruped position, later sitting, standing, at the … 1. rehabilitation of inner abdominal muscle (Musculus transversus abdominis) | Spinal training
3. rehabilitation pelvic floor muscles The pelvic floor muscles secure the small pelvis downwards, stabilize the sacroiliac joint and the lumbar spine in combination with the back and abdominal and hip muscles and ensure continence. Weakness of the pelvic floor muscles, in combination with a dysbalance of the abdominal and back muscles, can lead to … 3. rehabilitation pelvic floor muscles | Spinal training
5. rehabilitation of the short deep neck extensors (M. Multifidi) The short neck extenders lie fan-shaped at the back along the cervical spine and stabilize the cervical spine from the back. A weakness of the deep neck extensors, caused e.g. by increased sitting or whiplash, can lead to head or neck pain, dizziness, or damage … 5. rehabilitation of the short deep neck extensors (M. Multifidi) | Spinal training
