Back pain Back pain can occur as a result of injury or disease of the ligaments of the spine. Overstretching of the spinal ligaments can lead to back pain. But also more serious injuries of the ligaments can occur. In the case of greater shearing movements, the ligaments of the spinal column can tear or … Back pain | Ligaments of the spine – anatomy
“Cervical Traction” Place both hands on the sides of the cheeks while sitting. The small finger side is under the ear and the thumb under the chin. Use your hands to slowly push your head towards the ceiling. This position is held for 10 seconds. Then take a break (10 seconds). Repeat the exercise 5 … Slipped disc – Cervical spine exercise 1
“Lumbar spine – jogging on the spot” When standing with slightly bent knees and slightly bent but straight upper body, the arms are moved back and forth along the sides of the body as when jogging. Additionally, light dumbbells (0. 5 – 1 kg.) can be used to intensify the exercise. Approximately 80-120 arm movements … Slipped disc – lumbar spine exercise 7
Self-mobilization: In the supine position, the legs are alternately stretched from the hip down to the ground. The knees remain still and unmoved. This exercise mobilizes the lateral movement in the trunk/hip. Continue to next exercise.
“Forearm support” Move into the push-up position. Your forearms and toes are in contact with the floor. The legs are completely extended. Hold this position for 5 – 15 seconds before taking a short break (10 seconds). Depending on your endurance, the exercises can be extended over the number of repetitions. Continue to next exercise
Vertebral fractures, i.e. fractures in the spinal column, can be divided into fractures of the vertebral body, the transverse processes or the spinous processes. A spinous process fracture is a spinal fracture in which the spinal process (processus spinosus) of the vertebral body either breaks off completely or partially. The spinous process is located at … Therapy for a spinous process fracture
Healing Fracture healing depends on many factors. The general condition of the patient plays a major role, as do possible concomitant diseases, age and constitution. To ensure optimal healing, the fracture should be kept as still as possible so that new bone can form. If the fracture is not immobilized, healing can be severely restricted … Healing | Therapy for a spinous process fracture
Spinous process fracture of the lumbar spine A corset is also applied for immobilization in the case of spinal process fractures in the lumbar spine. When sitting, attention should also be paid to how closely the movement of the pelvis and lumbar spine are interdependent. Depending on the location and extent of the fracture, the … Spinous process fracture of the lumbar spine | Therapy for a spinous process fracture
