Cervical spine exercises | Physiotherapy for a pinched nerve

Cervical spine exercises If a nerve is pinched in the cervical spine, other symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, tinnitus or nausea can also occur. The following exercises reduce the pain and promote mobility. Exercise 1: The patient lies on a mat in supine position. The legs are set up and the hands are lying next … Cervical spine exercises | Physiotherapy for a pinched nerve

Exercises LWS | Physiotherapy for a pinched nerve

Exercises LWS Since the lumbar spine is in a hollow-cross position, strong mechanical loads occur here. This makes it all the more important to loosen the muscles of the lumbar spine and then strengthen them. Exercise 1: The affected person stands approximately hip-wide with the toes pointing forward. The knees are slightly bent. The hands … Exercises LWS | Physiotherapy for a pinched nerve

ISG blockage symptoms

An ISG blockage is an unpleasant “dislocation” of the lower back. For a better understanding a short explanation of the term: the so-called sacroiliac joint is called ISG. This joint is composed of the Os Ilium and the Os Sacrum, which are the Latin terms for the ilium and sacrum. The ilium is a flat … ISG blockage symptoms

Exercises/treatment | ISG blockage symptoms

Exercises/treatment Other measures that can be taken to treat ISG blockage in physiotherapy are, for example, passive therapies, i.e. therapies carried out by the therapist. This includes manual therapy, in which the two joint partners or other affected structures are moved or manipulated by the hands of the therapist. Massage, trigger point therapy and various … Exercises/treatment | ISG blockage symptoms

Causes | Treatment for a trapped nerve in the cervical spine

Causes The causes of a pinched nerve are manifold. Often the symptoms are caused by hardening of the muscles. In this case, the muscle tissue cramps and presses on the nerve fibers. These react to the mechanical changes with irritation, cause pain and may restrict the nerve’s ability to function. Muscle hardening is often caused … Causes | Treatment for a trapped nerve in the cervical spine

Tinnitus | Treatment for a trapped nerve in the cervical spine

Tinnitus A pinched nerve can promote the development of tinnitus and/or amplify existing ear noises. Tinnitus is caused by the anatomical connection between the joints of the upper cervical spine and the cranial nerve nuclei of the auditory and vestibular nerves: there is a direct nerve connection between the nerves of the fine muscles of … Tinnitus | Treatment for a trapped nerve in the cervical spine

Diagnosis | Treatment for a trapped nerve in the cervical spine

Diagnosis First, a suspected diagnosis is made on the basis of the clear symptoms. A detailed anamnesis, e.g. about incorrect posture or incorrect weight bearing, supports the suspicion. Muscle hardenings can be palpated by the doctor. Serious causes, such as bone fractures, herniated discs or tumors, can be ruled out by imaging procedures (sonography, computer … Diagnosis | Treatment for a trapped nerve in the cervical spine

Cytoplasm: Structure, Function & Diseases

The cytoplasm fills the interior of a human cell. It consists of the cytosol, a liquid or gel-like substance, the organelles (mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and others), and the cytoskeleton. Overall, the cytoplasm serves enzymatic biosynthesis and catalysis as well as substance storage and intracellular transport. What is cytoplasm? The definition of cytoplasm is not uniform … Cytoplasm: Structure, Function & Diseases

Neurite

Neurite is the term used to describe the cell extension of a nerve cell through which electrical impulses are transmitted to its environment. If the neurite is also surrounded by “glial cells” that isolate it, it is called an axon. Function and structure A neurite is the extension of a nerve cell, and directs its … Neurite

Dermatome

Definition A dermatome is an area of the skin that is autonomously innervated by the nerve fibres of a specific spinal cord root (spinal nerve root). The name “dermatome” comes from the Greek and is composed of the words for skin and section. The understanding of dermatomes is of great importance in medicine for various … Dermatome