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
Introduction Back pain must be treated early and sufficiently to avoid chronification. In chronic back pain, common painkillers alone are often no longer effective because a pain memory has developed, i.e. the back pain has become independent in the psyche of the person affected. A therapy for back pain is then much more difficult. An … Therapy for chronic back pain – What helps best?
Natural remedy devil’s claw Natural remedy, especially the devil’s claw is to be called here. The Devil’s Claw can be used alone for mild pain and for stronger pain to support the existing therapy. The Devil’s Claw is supposed to reduce the symptoms of back pain. While cold is still felt to be beneficial in … Natural remedy devil’s claw | Therapy for chronic back pain – What helps best?
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is the treatment of muscle tension by means of stimulation current treatment. The aim is to release muscle tension and thereby achieve improved mobility. Usually, TENS is used as an accompanying measure and thus in combination with other therapeutic measures. Especially for the treatment of … Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) | Therapy for chronic back pain – What helps best?
Corset treatment (orthoses) What can you do yourself? Take the old adage: “To move brings blessing” to heart. Try to find your way out of your protective posture. Learn important rules of behavior for the physical mastery of everyday life, for example, in the back school and perform these exercises continuously at home, i.e. on … Corset treatment (orthoses) | Therapy for chronic back pain – What helps best?
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
