Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is a pathology that causes neck pain more often than others. It is important to diagnose the disease in time and start treatment, which includes, among other things, neck gymnastics for osteochondrosis. This will help strengthen the muscle corset, form the correct posture and prevent the development of possible complications.
Diagnosis and treatment of cervical osteochondrosis
Pain in the neck, discomfort, dizziness, dizziness, prolonged restlessness, the appearance of a disease exacerbated by hypothermia, the development of the disease can be suspected. It is important to differentiate osteochondrosis of the cervical spine from compression neuropathy of the median nerve. Experts from the Medical University believe that in 48. 5% of cases the diagnosis is misdiagnosed.
When it comes to treatment, the greatest effectiveness is demonstrated by biological products in combination with special therapeutic and recreational gymnastics exercises. These are the conclusions of 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 bends. Stand up straight or sit on a chair with your back straight. Sensing the tension in the neck muscles, slowly tilt your head towards your right shoulder. In this case, freeze for a few seconds and perform the exercise in the other direction, ie bend to the opposite shoulder.
- He turns his head. Lower your head, try to touch the indentation with your chin - juguler fossa. You can apply to the back of the head with crossbrushes to increase the effect. Lie on your highest tension point for a few seconds and then start turning your head - first slide your chin in one direction, along the top of your sternum, and then in the other.
- Raising and lowering the shoulders. Stand up straight with your hands and begin to raise and lower your shoulders. You can increase the load to increase the effect, and small dumbbells will help. 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 there is no need to lift the shoulders up and down, but in a circular motion. Keep your back straight.
- Extension. Stand up straight or sit on a chair with your back straight. Put your crossed arms behind your head. Pull your head back, while resisting with your hands. Measure at the highest voltage point for a few seconds.
- Flexion. This is similar to the previous exercise, only in the opposite direction. You need to put cross arms on your forehead and start lowering your head with your hands facing each other. Measure at the highest voltage point for a few seconds.
Exercises should be carried out smoothly, without haste, with timely breathing. If you experience severe pain or other discomfort, stop classes and consult a doctor.