Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is a pathology that, more often than others, becomes the cause of neck pain. It is important to diagnose the disease in time and start treatment, which, among other things, includes neck gymnastics for osteochondrosis. It will help to strengthen the muscular corset, form the correct posture and prevent the development of possible complications.
Diagnosis and treatment of cervical osteochondrosis.
One can suspect the development of the disease in oneself by the appearance of pain, discomfort in the neck region, intensifying when turning, tilting the head, staying in an uncomfortable position for a long time, hypothermia. It is important to differentiate osteochondrosis of the cervical spine from compression neuropathy of the median nerve. Experts from the medical school believe that in 48. 5% of cases, the diagnosis is made incorrectly.
In terms of treatment, the greatest efficacy is demonstrated by biological products in combination with special therapeutic and recreational gymnastics exercises. Such conclusions were reached by scientists who published the results of their research in the Journal Georgian Medical News.
Physiotherapy exercises for the neck.
Physiotherapy for cervical osteochondrosis includes the following exercises:
- The head bows. Stand up straight or sit in a chair with your back straight. Slowly tilt your head towards your right shoulder, feeling the tension in your neck muscles. Stay still in this position for a few seconds and perform the exercise in the other direction, that is, lean towards the opposite shoulder.
- Head turns. Lower your head down, trying to touch the hollow with your chin: the jugular fossa. To enhance the effect, you can influence the back of the head with crossed brushes. Stay at the point of greatest tension for a few seconds and then begin to turn your head, first in one direction, sliding your chin along the top of the breastbone, then the other.
- Raise and lower the shoulders. Stand up straight with your arms at your sides and begin to raise and lower your shoulders. To enhance the effect, you can increase the load, and small dumbbells will help with this. Alternatively, you can fill plastic bottles with water or sand.
- Circular movements with the shoulders. This exercise is very similar to the previous one. The only difference is that it is not necessary to lift your shoulders up and down, but to do them in a circular motion. Keep your back straight.
- Extension. Stand up straight or sit in a chair with your back straight. Place your arms crossed at the back of your head. Bring your head back, while at the same time resisting it with your hands. Measure at the point of highest voltage for a few seconds.
- Flexion. This is similar to the previous exercise, only it is done in the opposite direction. It is necessary to put the arms crossed on the forehead and begin to lower the head down, opposing with the hands. Measure at the point of highest voltage for a few seconds.
Exercises should be performed smoothly, without haste, at the same time as breathing. If severe pain or other uncomfortable sensations appear, discontinue classes and consult a doctor about it.