Brief overview Symptoms: Depending on the location and extent of the incident, e.g., back pain radiating to a leg or arm, sensory disturbances (formication, tingling, numbness) or paralysis in the affected leg or arm, impaired bladder and bowel emptying Treatment: Mostly conservative measures (such as light to moderate exercise, sports, relaxation exercises, heat applications, medication), … Herniated Disc: Symptoms, Therapy
Water gymnastics (aquafitness) includes gymnastic exercises and is practiced in normal swimming pools and also in non-swimmer pools. It is suitable for children, adults and seniors. Even obese people can benefit from aqua gymnastics because fat burning is stimulated. The buoyancy of the water makes it possible to do endurance and strength exercises with less … Water gymnastics
Summary Water gymnastics makes it possible to reduce stress on joints, discs, bones and other structures involved. This is crucial, since certain diseases such as osteoporosis, rheumatism, ankylosing spondylitis, intervertebral disc lesions, knee TEPs, hip TEPs, muscle atrophies and many more may not allow normal training on land. In addition, the water buoyancy and water … Summary | Water gymnastics
In the case of nerve root compression and the resulting constriction of the nerve, unpleasant sensory disturbances and further complaints can occur. In the following you will learn which exercises can help. Physiotherapeutic intervention In the case of existing nerve root compression, it is necessary to intervene quickly to prevent long-term damage. Patients who are … Exercises in nerve root compression in BWS
Further measures In addition to exercise therapy, there are various other physiotherapeutic measures that have an influence on the symptoms of nerve root compression: Electrotherapy, massages, heat and cold applications, as well as fascial techniques loosen the tissue and tense muscles and influence the perception of pain. Tape applications can have a supporting effect on … Further measures | Exercises in nerve root compression in BWS
Symptoms As described above, the nerves transmit stimuli and feelings coming from the body and the environment to the central nervous system and vice versa, they transmit movement commands from the brain to the body. If these pathways are now interrupted on their way by nerve root compression, this leads to a reduction in perception, … Symptoms | Exercises in nerve root compression in BWS
The anterior (ventral) musculature shortens noticeably in today’s everyday life, while the back muscles are too weak to straighten the spine. Exercises for the thoracic spine are aimed at correcting this muscular imbalance, maintaining the mobility of the vertebral joints and restoring the physiological position of the spine. The exercises should be integrated into everyday … Exercises for the thoracic spine
Exercises with the Theraband The exercises can be performed from a standing or sitting position on a stool. One foot is placed on one end of the Theraband. The shorter the Theraband is gripped, the higher the resistance. The exercise should initially only be performed against light resistance until it is safely mastered. 1st exercise … Exercises with the Theraband | Exercises for the thoracic spine
Exercises for acute pain In case of acute pain, strenuous exercises should be avoided, as well as anything that aggravates the pain.More relaxing exercises can be found in the articles: Light mobilizing exercises, such as rolling in and out of the seat with the help of the arms if necessary (like the Theraband exercise with … Exercises for acute pain | Exercises for the thoracic spine
Herniated disc in BWS A slipped disc in the thoracic spine is extremely rare. More often it occurs in the lumbar spine or in the cervical spine. A herniated disc can remain asymptomatic, but if it causes problems, it usually manifests itself as radiating pain in specific, defined areas of the extremities and can cause … Herniated disc in BWS | Exercises for the thoracic spine
Slipped disc A slipped disc during pregnancy causes exactly the same problems as a non-pregnant person. However, due to the increased weight during pregnancy and the shifted body center of gravity, the symptoms can be much stronger than usual. The main symptom of a herniated disc in pregnancy is also the strong shooting pain, especially … Slipped disc | Exercises for back pain during pregnancy
Sciatic pain Sciatica pain during pregnancy is not uncommon. The unusual shift of the body’s center of gravity, the increasing weight due to the growing baby’s tummy and the softening of the tissue due to increased hormone production often lead to problems in the area of the sciatic nerve. The nerve runs from the lumbar … Sciatic pain | Exercises for back pain during pregnancy
