Gymnastics with a hernia of the spine. What do I need to know?

The spine is the support of the whole organism. However, with a sharp load, a long and uncomfortable sitting, injuries, severe forms of scoliosis, sharp corners of the body, broken metabolism, and because of a genetic predisposition, a spinal hernia can form. Most often with such a problem people face up to 45 years.

At first glance it may seem that self-conducted gymnastics with a hernia of the spine in order to relieve pain - the easiest and quickest way to ease your condition, so you do not need to go to the doctor. But an unprofessional approach to this serious problem will only worsen the situation.

Independently you can do any exercises only for the prevention of vertebral hernia. And when a spinal hernia already takes place, you should first go to the hospital, where massages, manual therapy, underwater traction will be prescribed, and after that, the necessary exercises for gymnastics and for exercise therapy (LFK) with herniated spine in an experienced instructor are already individually selected. Also for the treatment of the disease, depending on its degree, doctors can prescribe an operation.

But the most effective way in the prevention and treatment of vertebral hernia is gymnastics. Immobility has a disastrous effect on the spine. However, not every gymnastics with a hernia of the spine can be useful. For example, it should not include harsh actions, and such an exercise as twisting is completely counter-indicative, jogging, jumping and step aerobics are undesirable. It is good to devote enough time to swimming, walking, skiing and cycling, doing regular exercises on a regular basis. Charging with a hernia of the spine helps the muscles develop, so that the situation does not deteriorate and an urgent operation is not required.

To decide which exercises are necessary for vertebral hernia, you need to see a doctor. But there are two universal and effective exercises that you can do yourself without risking harm yourself. They allow to reduce the degree of pain syndrome. Such gymnastics with a hernia of the spine will suit everyone.

1. Approach any horizontal plane (table, bed). Having transferred weight on hands, gradually lay on this subject a thorax. The lower part of the trunk should be completely relaxed and perpendicular to the floor. Then, slowly inhale deeply into the stomach, hold for 4 seconds and also exhale slowly. Repeat is 7-8 times. To rise also it is necessary accurately and smoothly, transferring weight on hands. You need to repeat this exercise 2-3 times.

2. Go down on your knees and on the palm of your hand. The body should be parallel to the floor, knees and hands - on the width of the shoulders. The lumbar spine should not have a strong deflection inward or outward. There should be a neutral position of the spine, the neck is relaxed, and the head is lowered down. Also, take a deep, slow breath into the stomach and the same slow exhalation. Take a four-second pause and inhale again. Repeat 7-8 times, making 2-3 approaches.

Gymnastics with a hernia of the spine in the period of exacerbation should be done very carefully. It is best to postpone it until the condition improves. Exercises are conducted in order to avoid relapse and deterioration. If at any of them there was a sharp pain, it can not be continued. Only small unpleasant sensations are permissible, meaning that the stagnant muscles began to work. And remember that, despite all the efforts, you should not expect concrete results for a specific period, for example, like those of acquaintances, or as those described on the Internet. Each organism is individual, and gymnastics in different cases gives a different effect, which is kept by all in different ways.