Since it is a disease that usually does not heal, the treatment of the symptoms is the main focus. Physiotherapy is also a good way of preventing spondylolysis from progressing to spondylolisthesis (spondylolisthesis). Consistent stabilizing training is extremely important to improve and correct the posture of the spine. The musculature must learn to compensate for … Physiotherapy for spondylolysis
Contraindications for exercises Contraindication for performing exercises is the increased occurrence of pain. If the pain worsens during an exercise, it should be stopped and only resumed or, if necessary, replaced after checking by a specialist. If neurological symptoms occur, the performance of exercises should also be stopped immediately. Neurological symptoms can be: tingling in … Contraindications for exercises | Physiotherapy for spondylolysis
Possible causes Spondylolysis occurs in 80 % of cases in the lumbar spine area in the 5th lumbar vertebral body. The 4th lumbar vertebral body is the second most frequently affected vertebral body. Spondylolysis is extremely rare in other spinal column sections such as the thoracic spine or cervical spine. It is often promoted by … Possible causes | Physiotherapy for spondylolysis
Summary Spondylolysis often develops in childhood and adolescence and is usually manifest and not curable at diagnosis. Symptoms often appear later in adulthood. Back pain occurs in the lumbar spine area and, in the case of neval involvement, radiations into the legs. Neurological symptoms should be urgently clarified by a physician. If necessary, appropriate pain … Summary | Physiotherapy for spondylolysis
Synonyms Medical: Corpus vertebra Vertebral body Columna vertebralis Cervical vertebra Thoracic vertebra Lumbar vertebra Cross vertebra Breech vertebrae Vertebral Arch Atlas Axis Anatomy The human spine consists of the vertebrae and the intervertebral disc between them. The human body usually has between 32 – 34 vertebral bodies, in most cases 33. These vertebral bodies are … Vortex
Cervical vertebra The cervical spine is part of the human spine. It represents the connection between the head and the rest of the spine. There are a total of 7 different vertebrae that lie on top of each other. The first and second vertebrae play a prominent role. The first vertebra is called the atlas, … Cervical vertebra | Vortex
Thoracic vertebra The thoracic spine continues the cervical spine downward. It consists of 12 vertebrae which, although similar in structure to the cervical vertebrae, are much more massive in terms of their vertebral structure. One of the main reasons for this is that the thoracic spine must support a much greater mass than the cervical … Thoracic vertebra | Vortex
Lumbar vertebra The lumbar spine closes the spinal column at the bottom. The vertebral bodies are also known as vertebrae lumbales. Compared to the previous vertebrae, they are even more massive, corresponding to the further increase in body weight to be supported and the increased static demands.The posteriorly oriented processi spinosi (spinous processes) are flat … Lumbar vertebra | Vortex
Function The vertebrae form the spine and allow the trunk to move in all directions. Rotational movements (twisting) come especially from the cervical spine. Bending and stretching is mainly made possible by the lumbar spine. The vertebral arches protect the spinal cord from possible injuries. Via the intervertebral discs, shocks can be buffered. Adjust the … Function | Vortex
Definition Hemangiomas in the spine are common benign tumors that affect about one in ten people. They are rarely detected and cause symptoms in only a few cases. Hemangiomas are so-called “blood sponges”, which consist of blood vessels. Hemangiomas can occur all over the body, but the most common locations are on the scalp, neck, … Hemangioma of the spinal column
Vertebral body fracture This is the most common benign tumor disease of the spine. Hemangiomas mainly affect the thoracic and lumbar spine. A hemangioma vertebra is only noticed by those affected in rare cases. The vertebra can be first noticed by routine examinations or by a sinter fracture. Occasionally there may also be slight pressure … Vertebral body fracture | Hemangioma of the spinal column
Therapy Hemangiomas rarely require treatment. On the skin, they can be removed for aesthetic reasons, but on the spine, their removal is more complicated. If they are discovered by chance, they can be treated for preventive reasons to prevent possible spinal cord problems or sinter fractures. For this purpose, the hemangioma must be surgically removed … Therapy | Hemangioma of the spinal column
