The anterior (ventral) musculature shortens noticeably in today’s everyday life, while the back muscles are too weak to straighten the spine. Exercises for the thoracic spine are aimed at correcting this muscular imbalance, maintaining the mobility of the vertebral joints and restoring the physiological position of the spine. The exercises should be integrated into everyday … Exercises for the thoracic spine
Exercises with the Theraband The exercises can be performed from a standing or sitting position on a stool. One foot is placed on one end of the Theraband. The shorter the Theraband is gripped, the higher the resistance. The exercise should initially only be performed against light resistance until it is safely mastered. 1st exercise … Exercises with the Theraband | Exercises for the thoracic spine
Exercises for acute pain In case of acute pain, strenuous exercises should be avoided, as well as anything that aggravates the pain.More relaxing exercises can be found in the articles: Light mobilizing exercises, such as rolling in and out of the seat with the help of the arms if necessary (like the Theraband exercise with … Exercises for acute pain | Exercises for the thoracic spine
Herniated disc in BWS A slipped disc in the thoracic spine is extremely rare. More often it occurs in the lumbar spine or in the cervical spine. A herniated disc can remain asymptomatic, but if it causes problems, it usually manifests itself as radiating pain in specific, defined areas of the extremities and can cause … Herniated disc in BWS | Exercises for the thoracic spine
The anatomy of the cervical spine is a complex system with its bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons. It is very sensitive and houses and protects the spinal cord, which transmits messages from the brain to all parts of the body, thus enabling actions to be taken. While the cervical spine is remarkably strong and … Cervical spine mobilization exercises
Mobilization via manual therapy Manual therapy offers one possibility to get a grip on the limited mobility of the cervical spine and the pain. It aims to use the hands to reduce muscle tension and restore mobility, helping the patient to move more freely without pain. In general, manual therapy is used to correct functional … Mobilization via manual therapy | Cervical spine mobilization exercises
Settling As mentioned before, it can also be helpful to have the cervical spine straightened. Here, the therapist applies force to the affected joint or bone by means of certain movements and speed in order to bring it back into the correct position. This can be helpful because a malposition or incorrect posture also changes … Settling | Cervical spine mobilization exercises
A cervical spine blockage is a sudden stiffening of the cervical spine with movement restrictions in a certain direction. It manifests itself through various symptoms, which are described in more detail below. Symptoms Acute pain and restricted movement are typical for blockages. Pain radiating from the cervical spine towards the shoulders or into the arms … Cervical spinal blockage – Cause of symptoms
Diagnosis The diagnosis is made on the basis of a description of the symptoms and a functional test of the cervical spine of the affected person. The functional test includes a movement test of the cervical spine. The mobility in all directions is tested. The direction of the movement restriction already gives an indication of … Diagnosis | Cervical spinal blockage – Cause of symptoms
Settling The word “settling” is commonly used for a chiropractic procedure in which the practitioner jerks the head of the affected person and thus supposedly returns all vertebrae to their original position. However, this explanation is based on the false assumption that the vertebrae are actually displaced or even “slip out”. In fact, instead of … Settling | Cervical spinal blockage – Cause of symptoms
