Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is a pathology that more often than others causes 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 strengthen the muscular corset, form a proper posture and prevent the development of possible complications.
Diagnosis and treatment of cervical osteochondrosis
The development of the disease in oneself can be suspected due to the appearance of pain, discomfort in the area of the neck, which intensifies when turning, tilting the head, prolonged stay in an uncomfortable position, hypothermia. It is important to distinguish osteochondrosis of the cervical spine from compression neuropathy of the median nerve. Experts from the medical faculty believe that in 48. 5% of cases, the diagnosis is wrong.
As far as treatment is concerned, biological products in combination with special therapeutic and recreational gymnastic exercises show the greatest efficiency. Such conclusions were reached by scientists who published the results of their research in the Journal of Georgian Medical News.
Physiotherapy exercises for the neck
Physiotherapy for cervical osteochondrosis includes the following exercises:
- The head tilts. Stand up straight or sit in a chair with your back straight. Slowly tilt your head toward your right shoulder, feeling the tension in your neck muscles. Freeze motionless in this position for a few seconds and perform the exercise in the other direction, or lean toward the opposite shoulder.
- The head turns. Lower your head down, trying with your chin to touch the recess - the jugular pit. To enhance the effect, you can apply the effect on the back of the head with crossed brushes. Hold at the point of maximum tension for a few seconds, and then start turning your head - first in one direction, sliding your chin along the upper part of the sternum, then in the other.
- Raising and lowering the shoulders. Stand up straight with your arms at your sides and begin to raise and lower your shoulders. To improve the effect, you can increase the load, and small dumbbells will help you with that. Alternatively, you can fill plastic bottles with water or sand.
- Circular movements of the shoulders. This exercise is very similar to the previous one. The only difference is that the shoulders do not have to be raised up and down, but are performed in circular motions. Keep your back straight.
- Stretching. Stand up straight or sit in a chair with your back straight. Place your arms crossed at the nape of your neck. Put your head back, while resisting it with your hands. Measure at the highest voltage point for a few seconds.
- Flexion. This is similar to the previous exercise, only it is performed in the opposite direction. It is necessary to put the crossed arms on the forehead and start lowering the head down, opposing the arms. Measure at the point of maximum voltage for a few seconds.
Exercises must be performed smoothly, without haste, in accordance with breathing. If severe pain or other discomfort occurs, discontinue classes and consult a physician.