Physiotherapy exercises for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine: complex

The displacement of the vertebrae and the formation of growths on them causes pains of different localization. As a result of chondrosis there is soreness in the region of the heart and hands, dizziness, and over time, unpleasant sensations are exacerbated and lead to the development of serious diseases. For therapy and prevention of osteochondrosis, exercise therapy is performed.

Gymnastics for cervical osteochondrosis

In case of neck disease, fibrous and bone tissue grows, vertebrae are displaced, arteries are displaced, which stimulates the development of other pathologies: vertebrae protrusion, cerebral ischemia, etc. Initiate therapeutic procedures after the doctor confirms the diagnosis. Only a qualified specialist is able to determine the cause of the disease and choose appropriate methods of treatment.

Since the stimulation of the osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is capable of various factors( hormonal, mechanical, vascular), the treatment may differ and include different techniques. The main goals of therapy of pathology are the elimination of pain and inflammation. An irreplaceable measure of traditional and traditional medicine is therapeutic exercises with cervical osteochondrosis.

The use of exercise therapy

With systematic repetition, exercises with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine provide such positive effects:

• improved blood supply of the cervicothoracic region;
• strengthening of the muscular corset back;
• improved mobility of the spine;
• recovery of jammed nerves;
• reduction of pain;
• increase in the amplitude of movements of the neck, shoulders, pelvis.

How to do exercise therapy

There are a number of rules for the performance of exercise therapy for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine. During the class, observe the following requirements:

• the room for physical education should be ventilated;
• should be practiced on a soft( non-slip) mat;
• LFK in osteochondrosis of the cervical region is carried out in comfortable, loose clothes;
• load increases gradually;
• movements are executed without jerks, measured and smooth;
• gymnastics for the neck is held in parallel with the respiratory;
• in the event of pain, stretching or relaxation is replaced by physical exercises;
• during LFK with cervical osteochondrosis it is necessary to control your own pulse, keeping it in the norm;
• the program of employment is selected by the doctor.

Exercises for the cervical spine

To speed up the healing process, exercise therapy is performed with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine. Through special simple exercises, the mobility of the vertebrae is restored. However, one therapeutic gymnastics for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the neck is sometimes not enough, so the doctor can prescribe concurrent intake of medications and the implementation of physiological procedures or even surgery. The earlier you start doing exercise therapy, the more chances to cure the disease without surgery.

Static gymnastics

The feature of statistical physical education is the maximum muscle tension, due to which the effect on the vertebrae occurs. The set of exercises proposed below is recommended for people who have osteochondrosis of the cervical spine. Through physical education, you can increase the flexibility of the neck, activate the blood circulation of the spine, restore damaged nerve tissue.

1. Sit on a hard surface, level your back, stretch your neck and turn your head to the right. Exhaling, slowly lower your head, as if trying to look behind your back down. On inhalation, relax and return the body to its initial position. Repeat also to the left( only 7-8 times).
2. Stand up straight, raise your hands above the crown, bend your elbows and spread the brushes around. Try to stretch your back while blading your shoulder blades. Hold the muscles tight for 3-5 seconds. Do 6-7 approaches.
3. Sit flat, strive to touch the chin of your chest. Palms should be pressed on the back of the head, and the neck should resist movement. Be in a static voltage of 8-10 seconds, then you can relax, clasping your fingers on your forehead and loosening your neck. Repeat the exercise from osteochondrosis three times.
4. Sow straight, tense your neck and, applying effort, make the head tilt to the left, trying to touch the ear to the shoulder. On inspiration, take the original position, then repeat the movement in the opposite direction. Tilt the head backward, holding this position for 3 seconds. On exhalation, head your head forward, remaining immovable as much. Relax and repeat the exercise in all directions three more times.

Dynamic exercises

Physiotherapy includes dynamic exercises for cervical osteochondrosis. For their fulfillment, the alternating tension and relaxation of the muscle fibers are characteristic. Physiotherapy for osteochondrosis of the cervical spine involves performing such exercises:

1. Stand on your toes, lifting your arms up. Roll your back so that you look at your palms, while your hands should be turned aside. After rest your palms on your knees and perform springy squats. Exhaling, strive to touch your knees with your head. Repeat the above steps 5 times.
2. Lie on your stomach, squeeze your back on inspiration and lift your hands up as high as possible. In this case, you need to look at the brush. After 5 seconds, return the body to its original position, relax the muscles and make 5 more approaches. If painful sensations arise during the exercise, stop exercising.
3. Stand straight, hands forward. Alternately, bred them in different directions and reduce, holding the cervical spine tight, and the back - even. Repeat 10 times.
4. In a sitting or standing position, slowly turn the head to the sides, lingering at the extreme point for a couple of seconds. Make 10 turns.

Charge for osteochondrosis

Physiotherapy for osteochondrosis of the cervical region requires regular implementation, otherwise you will not see the expected therapeutic effect. Start with charging for the neck each day. Gymnastics for osteochondrosis is performed in the morning so that during the day the patient does not experience discomfort associated with the neck. Some exercises are allowed to do without getting out of bed. Recommended set of exercises for morning exercises:

1. Lie on your side and tear your head off the pillow, keeping it on weight for a couple of seconds. Do 5 such lifts on each side.
2. Roll over onto the abdomen, place your hands on the back of the head. Begin lifting your head, overcoming the resistance of your hands. Do 5-7 repetitions.
3. Lie on your back, removing the pillow. Push the back of the head to the surface of the bed, straining your neck. Stay tense for 5 seconds, then relax.
4. Bend your knees, pressing them to the chest. Begin to reach forehead to the knees. Proceed as described 10 times.

With the regular execution of the described exercise therapy, it is possible to eliminate the initial degree of instability of the vertebrae, to prevent the development of the disease and its aggravation. The only contraindication to exercise is stretching the neck. To avoid negative consequences, do physical education neatly, avoiding sudden movements, otherwise you can aggravate your condition. The complex of exercises is recommended to be agreed with the doctor.

The results of exercise therapy

Therapeutic physical training in osteochondrosis of the cervical spine provides an opportunity to improve the plasticity of the vertebrae, which will help the symptomatology of the disease. What other positive results to expect from exercise therapy:

• improvement in blood supply to the brain;
• bringing the cervical and spinal muscles back to normal, which improves posture;
• increase in the amplitude of movements;
• recovery of nerves;
• improved vision.

Video: exercises with cervical osteochondrosis according to Bubnovsky