Physiotherapy Many affected persons take a relieving posture because of the complaints. In the case of sciatica pain, those affected bend the painful leg and tilt it slightly outwards. The upper body shifts obliquely to the opposite side. Although this behavior reduces the problem in the short term, other muscles then tense up and the … Physiotherapy | Exercises for sciatic pain during pregnancy
Causes/Symptoms Sciatic pain usually occurs on one side and has a pulling, “tearing” character. They usually radiate from the lower back over the buttocks to the lower legs. In this area, sensory disturbances can also occur in the form of tingling (“formication”), numbness or electrifying / burning sensations. In rare cases, sciatic pain is also … Causes/Symptoms | Exercises for sciatic pain during pregnancy
Alternative treatment methods Sciatica pain can also be relieved by homeopathic remedies such as Rhus toxicodendron (poison ivy), Gnaphalium (woolweed) or Aesculus (horse chestnut). The same applies to externally applied St. John’s wort oil. Light and gentle movements in Yoga, Tai Chi or Qi Gong can equally provide relaxation, stimulate the blood circulation and alleviate … Alternative treatment methods | Exercises for sciatic pain during pregnancy
Physiotherapeutic measures Causes of hip dysplasia can be multiple pregnancies, premature births, family history and the position of the child in the mother’s womb. Immediately after birth, asymmetry, difficulty in abduction and a gluteal fold can be detected. An ultrasound examination ultimately provides clarity. The greatest risk in hip joint dysplasia is the risk of … Physiotherapeutic measures | Hip dysplasia – exercises from physiotherapy
Hip dysplasia in the baby Immediately after birth, the baby develops a gentle position. The affected leg or both legs show a clear abduction handicap. If only one leg is affected, it is usually moved less than the healthy leg and seems to be shorter. Clearly visible is a different skin fold on the buttocks. … Hip dysplasia in the baby | Hip dysplasia – exercises from physiotherapy
Hip dysplasia is a congenital maldevelopment of the acetabulum. The acetabulum is flattened and the femoral head cannot be properly anchored in the acetabular roof. Every third child is born with this malformation and in 40% of the cases the malformation is found on both sides. Girls are six times more frequently affected than boys. … Hip dysplasia – exercises from physiotherapy
Hallux rigidus is a condition in which the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe becomes stiff. This is usually caused by degenerative diseases of the joint, such as arthrosis. This is a decrease in the joint cartilage mass and quality. Abrasion products cause frequent inflammation of the joint, in which the joint surface changes visibly … Exercises for a hallux rigidus
Causes The causes of osteoarthritis are generally poorly understood. Mechanical overload, for example due to the flattening of the arch of the foot, but also systemic diseases that lead to inflammation in the body (e.g. gout) can contribute to joint arthrosis in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. The metatarsophalangeal joint of the big … Causes | Exercises for a hallux rigidus
“Arm pendulum” Tilt your upper body/left shoulder slightly forward. You have a light weight in your hand. Let gravity take effect and let the stretched arm pendulum for about 15 seconds. Then change the arm. Continue to the next exercise
A hunchback is a false position or malposition of the spine. The thoracic spine is bent too much, so that it arches backwards. Often this also changes the position of our lumbar spine. Here we usually find an increased hollow back. In technical terminology, increased flexion is referred to as increased kyphosis and hollow back … Exercises against a hunchback from spine malposition
Possible causes A hunchback can be caused by changes in the vertebrae due to certain diseases such as osteoporosis, Bechterew’s disease or Scheuermann’s disease, but also long-term bad posture in everyday life or heavy loads such as heavy lifting in front of the body can promote a hunchback. This leads to a change in the … Possible causes | Exercises against a hunchback from spine malposition
“Stretching the chest muscles” You lean with your forearm against a wall or door frame. Now turn your upper body in the opposite direction to your forearm so that you feel a pull from your armpit to your chest muscles. Hold this stretch for 10 seconds and stretch each side 3 times. Continue to the … Exercises against neck tensions 3
