What is the thoracic spine? The thoracic spine is the section of the spine located between the cervical spine and the lumbar spine. It begins after the seventh cervical vertebra with the first of a total of twelve thoracic vertebrae (thoracic vertebrae, Th1). In the lower region, the lumbar spine follows after the 12th thoracic … Thoracic Spine: Structure and Function
Therapy/treatment The therapy or treatment of a vertebral blockage in the thoracic spine varies from patient to patient. It always depends on the position of the blocked vertebra and the effects of the blockage. Depending on the patient’s medical history and age, an appropriate therapy is then initiated. However, it always makes sense to reposition … Therapy/treatment | Exercises for a vertebral blockage in BWS
Symptoms The symptoms of a vertebral blockage in the thoracic spine can vary from patient to patient. They can range from pain to breathing difficulties, asthma, susceptibility to infections, cardiovascular complaints, tingling and numbness. The severity and extent of the symptoms depend on which thoracic vertebra is blocked, how long the blockage has existed and … Symptoms | Exercises for a vertebral blockage in BWS
Summary Overall, vertebral blockages in the thoracic spine can be a very tiresome affair for those affected. In particular, if accompanying symptoms such as shortness of breath are added to the usual pain symptoms, this can be very threatening for the patient. The movement restrictions associated with the blockage can be very stressful in everyday … Summary | Exercises for a vertebral blockage in BWS
The exercises for a vertebral blockage in BWS serve to release the blockage, to loosen and stretch the tense muscles and to keep the vertebra in the correct position for a long time. The exercises used in the case of a vertebral blockage in BWS should always be discussed with an experienced therapist first and, … Exercises for a vertebral blockage in BWS
The following exercises for the treatment of back pain are mainly related to movement, strengthening and stretching. In particular, they should be easy to perform and can be incorporated into everyday life without the need for aids, because anyone who wants to combat back pain in the long term must take regular exercise. Various simple … Exercises against back pain in all situations
Further therapeutic measures Further measures in physiotherapy to counteract back pain are tape equipment, electrotherapy, manual manipulation, relaxing massages (Dorn-und Breuss-Massage) and heat applications. Passive therapy methods, however, usually only have an acute effect and are only a supplement to active long-term therapy. Summary There is a magic word for the popular back pain: movement. … Further therapeutic measures | Exercises against back pain in all situations
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
It is important in the treatment that those affected can exercise regularly and can perform these exercises independently. Only then can Schroth’s treatment be successful. It should be understood what deformation of the spinal column is present (convex or concave scoliosis in the lumbar spine or BWS). Physiotherapy is used to treat this pathological direction … Exercises against scoliosis
Scoliosis – Impact and Therapy Our body is supported by the spine in posture and movement. The shape of the spine is straight when viewed from the front and back. Seen from the side, it is double S-shaped. This shape enables the body to better absorb and transmit the forces that act on it. We … Scoliosis – Impact and Therapy | Exercises against scoliosis