Spondylosis refers to a range of problems with the spine caused by wear and tear on the intervertebral discs. Physical therapy, pain medications, or surgery can relieve the symptoms of wear and tear. Most people 65 and older have some form of spondylosis. What is spondylosis? Spondylosis is a general term for problems with the … Spondylosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Water is a medium that has always inspired people, whether for recreational swimming or specifically to maintain health and fitness. Water exercise is many centuries old. The Greeks applied water to reduce fevers. Other cultures also attributed healing properties to the medium. What is water exercise? Water gymnastics is a special exercise training with gymnastic … Water Gymnastics: Treatment, Effect & Risks
A stiff neck, often referred to as a stiff neck, is a usually painful restriction of movement in the neck area. It can be either a hardening of the muscles or a disc problem. Depending on the trigger, the discomfort can be treated in many ways. What is a stiff neck? By a stiff neck, … Stiff Neck: Causes, Treatment & Help
The facet joints are also called vertebral arch joints. They form an articulated connection between adjacent vertebrae. Together with the intervertebral discs (intervertebral discs) and the spinal ligaments, which also extend over the entire spine, the facet joints form an important unit for the stability and mobile connection of the spine. Each vertebra is equipped … Pain in the facet joint
Causes Similar to other joints of the body (e.g. the knee), age-related wear and tear can also occur in the facet joints. This process is also known as spinal osteoarthritis and manifests itself by the protective joint cartilage wearing away and the bones beginning to rub against each other, which can lead to very painful … Causes | Pain in the facet joint
Diagnosis Back pain is a very common symptom that can have a variety of causes and is usually treated by a family doctor or orthopedic surgeon. In most cases, relatively harmless causes (e.g. age-related signs of wear) are responsible for the pain, which is why a physical examination in conjunction with the patient’s medical history … Diagnosis | Pain in the facet joint
Prophylaxis Pain in the facet joints or anywhere else in the musculoskeletal system is often very treacherous. Those affected are quickly tempted to move less due to the pain. However, this quickly leads to a vicious circle, because the less movement, the greater the pain. Nowadays we know that exercise is the best therapy, especially … Prophylaxis | Pain in the facet joint
A flat back is a deformation of the spine in that it extends in a straight line from the top cervical vertebra to the pelvis. Normally, the spine is subject to a natural curvature with the purpose of cushioning our daily movements. While in the cervical region there is a forward curvature, in the thoracic … Flat Back: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The tibialis posterior reflex is an intrinsic reflex of the tibialis posterior muscle (posterior tibial muscle) that is responsible for supination, the elevation of the inner edge of the foot. The reflex is triggered by a small blow with the reflex hammer just above or below the medial malleolus. The reflex arc is controlled by … Tibialis Posterior Reflex: Function, Role & Diseases
“In the supine position, place 2 tennis balls or a fascia roll in the thoracic spine area. One ball to the right and one ball to the left of the thoracic spine. The legs are slightly bent and the hands are crossed behind the head. From this position, slowly bend and stretch your back in … Slipped Disc – BWS Exercise 4
“Cervical spine – yawn – starting position” The hands are crossed in the seat behind the head. Now bend your head forward. With the hands a pressure is given forwards (ventral), while pushing the elbows backwards (dorsal). From this position the head is slowly stretched against the resistance of the hands until you can look … Slipped disc – Cervical spine exercise 2
“Cervical spine – compression” The hands are crossed in an upright position on the head. The elbows point forward. Now exert pressure from top to bottom. This position is held for 10 seconds before you take a short break of 10 seconds. Repeat the exercise 5 – 10 times. Continue with the next exercise
