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Today they are quite common, and in relatively young patients. Due to pinched nerves or disc displacement, patients experience headaches, heart pain, dizziness, etc.

Such a pathology is very dangerous, because it can lead to disturbances in brain activity due to insufficient blood circulation. In addition, such pinching can cause a lot of disturbances in the activity of internal organs.

What is the role of exercise in cervical osteochondrosis

At the initial stages of the development of pathology, with the help of training, many complications can be avoided and maximum development of corset muscle tissues can be achieved.

The elements that are recommended for patients with osteochondrosis cervical lesions are the result of the work of many specialists. They are designed to stop further destruction of the vertebrae and tissues between them.

The main purpose of such training is to strengthen the muscular and ligamentous corset. The result is:

1. Decreased vertebral load;
2. Termination of further development of pathology;
3. Preventive effect, excluding the development of possible complications;
4. Increased mobility of the cervical vertebrae;
5. The processes associated with the exchange of the most important substances for the body are activated;
6. The metabolism of damaged tissues is accelerated;
7. The tissues located around the affected vertebrae begin to receive more nutrition due to the improvement of their blood supply, which also normalizes in the vertebrae and discs between them.

Many blood vessels pass through the cervical vertebrae, supplying the brain tissues with nutrition and oxygen. As a result of dystrophic transformations, traumatization of the nerve root and spinal cord tissues occurs, while training helps to eliminate such injuries.

Preparation

Especially complex preliminary preparations for training are not necessary. Although it is still recommended to follow some rules, which will favorably affect the general condition of the patient and increase the benefits of exercise:

• You can not start training without first warming up the joints and muscle tissues. To do this, it will be useful to vigorously stretch the neck muscles. As a result of training, there should be no pain or other discomfort. It is useful to carry out such massage movements not only before training, but also throughout the day;
• Perfectly prepares the muscles for hot showers, in addition, it relieves most symptoms and spasms;
• Practice shows that such classes are very effectively combined with. Regular procedures in the pool at times increase the positive dynamics and effectiveness of classes; in addition, swimming procedures;
• Low-intensity aerobic exercise and daily walks positively complement training.

Main contraindications

Exercise therapy exercises have an invaluable beneficial effect on the course of the disease, but not all patients are shown a similar therapeutic technique:

• Therapeutic exercise is not recommended for patients if it causes pain, even if minor;
• At the stage of aggravated osteochondrosis;
• In the presence of influenza, respiratory disease or other inflammatory infection that caused an exacerbation of the condition, classes are contraindicated.

According to most experts, the effectiveness of the exercises will be maximum if they are performed in the evening or in the morning. This exercise contributes to the activation of metabolic processes and blood flow in the cervical vertebrae and the prevention of blood stasis.

If possible, it is recommended to perform the exercises as often as possible, especially for those patients whose activities are associated with a long stay in some static position. Several head turns, tilts and rubbing movements for several minutes will significantly reduce pain and improve blood flow.

Execution rules

In order for the productivity of exercises to be as high as possible, it is necessary to follow some rules:

1. Before starting classes, it is recommended to prepare your muscles - do a light workout or take a hot shower;
2. You should not overpower yourself, ignoring the pain, and perform a certain number of elements. If a sensation of pain appeared, then this indicates a deterioration in the condition of the vertebrae and an increase in nerve pinching;
3. If there is an uncomfortable feeling, then you need to take a break for a few minutes. If in the future a similar element again brings pain, then it must be abandoned;
4. Watch the movements - they should be performed in slow mode, sharpness can provoke pain;
5. Control your posture - shoulders back, and chest forward - this will reduce nerve root pressure, eliminate injury and increase the therapeutic effect;
6. It is recommended to periodically repeat attempts to perform pain-inducing exercises. If they no longer cause the former soreness, then this indicates progress in treatment;
7. Perform the elements of tilting and turning the head with great care to prevent increased pressure on the nerves with a further worsening of symptoms;
8. With the sudden onset of pain syndrome, turns and tilts of the head to the sides perfectly help;
9. Any exercise must be approved by an exercise therapist.

What types of exercise therapy should be done?

The complex of elements of exercise therapy involves the performance of dynamic and isometric exercises.

The former are distinguished by motor activity and are recommended during the remission period. The isometric complex should be done at the moments of exacerbations of the disease, it does not involve physical activity and allows you to get rid of soreness.

Method of treatment according to Bubnovsky

Dr. Bubnovsky has developed a therapeutic technique based on the use of the reserves of the human body to fight the disease. It's called kinesitherapy.

• Relax by getting on all fours;
• From the previous pose, you need to arch your back up, and then bend down;
• "Stretching step". Standing on all fours, sit on the right limb, and pull the left back, while the right hand needs to reach forward. Then you should change legs;
• "Pumping". Get on your knees, resting your palms on the floor. Try to stretch the body forward as far as possible, do not tear your knees and palms off the floor;
• Lie on your back on the floor, hands behind your head, bend your legs. Rest your chin on your chest, bend your body, tearing your shoulder blades off the floor and touching your knees with your elbows;
• Lying on your back, raise the pelvis as high as possible, lower as you inhale.

Bubnovsky's technique involves the implementation of certain elements on special simulators, selected individually.

Butrimov complex

Dr. Butrimov offered his exercise therapy complex against cervical osteochondrosis:

• Tilt your head down, to the side, at the same time reach up with the top of your head. Movement to do on one, then on the other side;
• Lowering your head, make circular turns, trying to stretch your head as much as possible, stretching your neck, do it in both directions;
• Tilt your head to the left and try to look at the floor over your left shoulder.

A set of video exercises for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine by Dr. Butrimov:

The main rule when performing a complex of movements, according to Dr. Butrimov, is the absolute relaxation of the patient, the muscles should be in complete relaxation. Only in this way the course of exercise therapy according to the method of Butrimov will bring the desired effect.

How to treat the cervicothoracic region with exercises?

It is impossible to completely restore the nerves and discs affected by the disease both in a hospital setting and during home training. Although with the help of exercise therapy performed at home, you can get rid of the symptoms and stop osteochondrosis progression.

First you need to relieve pain with the help of official medicine, then you can begin treatment with gymnastic methods. In addition, you need to eat right, undergo massage procedures, control your posture, sleep on an orthopedic mattress, and walk more.

During exacerbations

This basic set of eight exercises is performed while standing with legs spread shoulder-width apart:

1. Throw back and tilt your head, freezing in a similar position for 7-10 seconds;
2. Raise each shoulder alternately;
3. Make head turns to the sides to the maximum stop with a 10-second delay at the end point;
4. Make alternate tilts of your head to your shoulder, while at the same time resisting with your palm, resting it on your cheek;
5. Make circular rotations with your shoulders;
6. Take a hunched position of the body, at the same time trying to connect your shoulders, freeze like this for a few seconds, then relax;
7. Torso tilts to the sides;
8. Rest your fists in the area above the waist, at the same time bending forward, freeze for a while, then relax.

A set of exercises in pictures for cervical osteochondrosis of the spine

For dizziness

Often accompanied by osteochondrosis injuries of the vertebrae in the neck. You can get rid of such symptoms by performing the elements:

1. Slow head turns to the maximum limit, then freeze for a while, then turn to the opposite limit;
2. Slowly tilt your head, laying it on your shoulder, look ahead, repeat in both directions;
3. Slowly tilt your head to your chest until your chin touches it.

For prevention

With a preventive purpose, you can perform any of the above elements. In addition, it is necessary to eat right, control weight, prevent hypodynamia, love swimming, sleep on a special orthopedic mattress, etc.

Outcome

Patients suffering from osteochondrosis lesions of the cervical-collar zone often do not take the doctor's fears seriously, violating prescriptions and neglecting exercise.

Of course, it is impossible to cure the disease completely, but anyone can stop the destructive processes with the help of training and get rid of osteochondrosis symptoms for a long time.

Exercise plays an extremely important role in the therapeutic process. If you perform them regularly, then the patient's condition will noticeably ease.

A set of video exercises in the treatment of cervicothoracic osteochondrosis: