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
“Low back extension” Stand slightly bent against the wall. Place the Blackroll® at the level of the lumbar spine. To be able to apply pressure, your feet are a few centimeters hip-wide from the wall. Roll up and down over the Blackroll® by bending your knees and stretching them slightly. At particularly tense points in … 1 exercise Blackroll
“Thigh back” To unroll the glued back of the thighs, place the Blackroll® in a long seat under the buttocks. You support yourself with your hands on the floor and lift your hips. By stretching your shoulder joint, you can roll over the Blackroll® forwards and backwards. The glued structures create an additional pull on … 2 Exercise Blackroll
Rotation: Bend your knees slightly, tighten your stomach and place both upper arms against your upper body. Hold a weight (water bottle, dumbbell) in your hands and bend your elbows 90° each time. The weights/hands are brought together in front of your body. From this position, perform small, quick rotations. The upper body and the … Spinal Canal Stenosis – Exercises 8
A spinal canal stenosis of the lumbar spine is a narrowing of the spinal canal of the spinal column. The conservative treatment of this narrowing is purely symptomatic, i.e. the pain caused is treated, not the narrowing of the spinal canal. Almost all (>95%) spinal canal stenoses of the lumbar spine can be successfully treated … Spinal canal stenosis exercises
The physiotherapeutic approach for spinal stenosis in the lower back The most important and promising approach in the therapy of spinal stenosis in the lumbar spine is movement. Movement maintains the blood circulation and the muscles, promotes flexibility and protects against long rigid positions and thus constant pressure on the overloaded structures. Walking quickly instead … The physiotherapeutic approach for spinal stenosis in the lower back | Spinal canal stenosis exercises
Further measures for the treatment of spinal canal stenosis You might also be interested in this topic: Physiotherapy for spinal canal stenosis Back school for spinal canal stenosis For anatomical understanding of the spinal canal In order to make the clinical picture understandable, the anatomical structure will be discussed first. The spinal column, the stable … Further measures for the treatment of spinal canal stenosis | Spinal canal stenosis exercises
Self-mobilization: In prone position on a table the legs are left hanging freely. The pelvic bones rest on the edge of the table. This creates a pull in the lumbar spine and mobilizes the individual vertebral bodies. Hold this position for 15 seconds. If necessary, you can perform the exercise several times a day. Continue … Exercises 1 against spinal canal stenosis – self-mobilization
“In supine position, place both legs on a raised surface so that the lower back rests completely on the floor and is not in a hollow back. Stay in this position as long as it is comfortable for you. Continue with the next exercise
Upper body bend: In a sitting position, place your upper body between your legs forwards. Just let it hang and let all tension drop. When you straighten up, one vertebra will be straightened up again, vertebra by vertebra. Continue with the next exercise.
