Which sport does me good – which not?
In general, any sport where the head is held slightly tilted forward so that the spinal canal can be dilated is good for you. Sports with fast, jerky movements and with strong pull over the arms on the cervical spine should be avoided: Jogging can also aggravate symptoms, as with every step a shock runs through the whole body. Walking, on the other hand, is gentler and is also very beneficial for the mobility of the arms.
Appropriate weight training in the gym is also very important and should be done regularly for a longer period of time. Yoga or Pilates can also be done, but should be started carefully at the beginning.
- Tennis
- Squash
- Handball
- Volleyball
Prognosis
In general, the prognosis after spinal canal stenosis surgery on the cervical spine is good. Since the constriction of the spinal canal has been removed, the nerves are freed and the constriction symptoms decrease. Supportive physiotherapy can improve the last existing symptoms.
Of course, muscle building of the short neck muscles but also of the upper back is important to achieve a long-term improvement. Sometimes minimal problems remain, such as tingling in the hands when incorrectly exercised or short-term pain, but these can be brought under control with simple therapy.
