Physiotherapy with spinal hernia: a set of exercises

Therapeutic physical training in hernia of the spine is designed to improve the condition of the patient and cure his illness. Also, with the help of necessary procedures, you can strengthen the muscles and stretch the spine. The complex of exercises (physiotherapy exercises) can be prescribed by the attending physician in order to prevent diseases of all parts of the back corset.

What is a spinal hernia?

Hernia is a severe type of displacement of the intervertebral disc, characterized by the manifestation of severe pain, which can significantly reduce the quality of life. This is a serious disease, and it is important not to run it, because a chronic hernia requires surgical intervention. Nevertheless, therapeutic exercise with herniated spine is very useful. It can reduce attacks of pain and even eliminate the need for surgery.

What is exercise therapy

This is a complex of exercises, depending on the stage of the disease and the problem area of the spine. Individual abilities of a person, features of his physical condition, age are also taken into account.

Goals of exercise therapy

LFK (therapeutic exercise) is not so much a preventive measure, because it is not suitable for everyone. This is rather a rehabilitation measure, which requires an individual approach for each patient. For the successful passage of the rehabilitation period, persistence and patient restraint is necessary, since some exercises can be given with great difficulty, but they are necessary.

Therapeutic exercise with a hernia of the spine is designed to ease muscle spasms, to ensure proper blood flow. And also improve the metabolism of the soft tissues of the back, restore and strengthen the muscles of the bone structure.

Rules for doing exercises

Therapeutic exercise for the back has its own nuances. Before performing these exercises, you need to eliminate the pain syndrome. It is also necessary to follow all the rules given in the instructions, as doing the exercises incorrectly will not be of use and can even do much harm.

What you need to pay attention to

Physiotherapy with a hernia of the spine requires careful attention to their feelings. It is necessary to perform only those exercises that do not worsen the condition and do not bring pain. Since the protrusion of the spinal disc could occur in any direction, doctors strongly recommend that you use only special lots that do not cause any particular inconvenience, because they will be really useful for your disease.

However, it happens that physical culture with the intervertebral hernia causes mild discomfort. In this case, exercise must be done very carefully and carefully. But if they cause a sharp pain in the back, they need to stop applying until the moment when your condition improves slightly. If after some time of training you repeat this exercise, and it will not be too painful for you - you are moving in the right direction.

During the first training, avoid positions that are performing "twisting of the trunk", as well as active sports and other physical activities that involve jumping. Do not allow sharp jerks and bumps in the back.

Therapeutic exercise with hernia requires regular exercises, namely the exercise of 2 to 6 times throughout the day. Distribute different lots from the complex at different times: morning, afternoon and evening. Do not make sharp movements and do not apply force to places where there are problems with the spine, begin training with minimal amplitude and load. Increase them gradually.

Do not try to recover in one day, because you will not be able to "fix" all the vertebrae and disks so quickly. Restore your health gently, gradually increasing blood circulation in the unhealthy part of the back.

Gymnastics for the intervertebral hernia

Physical training in vertebral hernia involves the following exercises:

1. The first exercise is done in the position lying on the stomach. Accept the starting position: keep both legs slightly divorced. Bend your knees, grasp your ankles with your hands and pull them toward your head. This exercise will not work for you the first time, but you should try to do it because it strengthens the spine, makes it more flexible.
2. The following example is a bit like the previous one. Starting position: prilyagte on the stomach, bring the heels together. Smoothly lift the case, throwing your head back. If you feel the tension around the navel - you are doing everything right. This posture is especially useful to people suffering from a hernia in the lumbar region, cervical and thoracic.
3. Then we work on the lower part of the spine. Lie on your stomach, slowly lift your hips from the floor. Pull your arms forward, lift the trunk, pull the neck forward and upwards. Bend as far as possible.
4. Now we will stretch the muscles and improve blood circulation. To do this, you need to kneel so that the hips are parallel to the floor. Bend forward with your hands and head on the floor.
5. Stand on the "Bridge". If you need outside assistance for this, ask your relatives about it. This will strengthen the spine and improve its nutrition.
6. Then lie on your back, hands at the seams. Raise your legs and hips, bend your legs in the knee joints and with your toes, stretch to the floor behind your head. If you manage to do this exercise, hold this position for 8 seconds. Then return to the normal position and relax.
7. Stand on your feet and place them in such a way that they are as wide as possible. Bend the leg and place the foot on the hip of the second leg. Stretch your arms over your head and connect your hands. Put your foot on your toe and stretch your whole body. This way you will correct the posture and remove the tension at the bottom of the back.
8. Next, stand on your feet, place them wide apart. Lean sideways, reach out with one hand to the ankle, and pull the other up. Now in the other direction. Thus, you can stretch the spine and become more flexible.

Therapeutic gymnastics with the intervertebral hernia strengthens the main muscles, reducing pressure on the spine.

What does physical education give

LFK will strengthen muscles, increase their activity, and stimulate the human immune system. During the recovery period, you need to pay special attention to the exercises, since it is then that they give the maximum effect and benefit, helping to restore health.

Positions for different parts of the spine

• If the problem lurks in the thoracic spine, you can start treatment even in the office. All you need is a chair with a strong back. Place your hands on the back of your head and bend back so that you can feel the upper edge of the back of the chair with your spine. Further calmly get out of the trough and lean forward. Do the exercise 3 to 4 times.
• If you have a low backache, lie on your back, put your hands at the seams, stretch your legs. Slowly lift the body up, hold for 10 seconds and smoothly drop the body onto the floor. Perform 10-15 times.
• With a hernia of the cervical spine, sit on a chair, place your arms at the seams, turn your head 5-10 times to the right and left.

Contraindications

Any set of exercises has contraindications, and therapeutic exercise with vertebral hernia is no exception. You can not even carry out light physical exertion in the acute period of the disease, with chronic diseases, bleeding, and cardiac disorders.