Do you have an intervertebral hernia? Exercises from the complex of physical therapy can help you!

The following information is dedicated to all those who suffer from such an unpleasant and painful disease as the intervertebral hernia. Exercises for convenience are divided by type of disease. By the way, many of the author's techniques used to treat and alleviate the symptoms of the disease successfully use many of these exercises.

Intervertebral hernia: exercises for the thoracic department

These exercises can be used by patients with an intervertebral hernia at any stage of its development. The main thing that you should pay attention to is pain. They need to be controlled.

1. Sit on a chair with a strong back without sharp corners. Put your hands on the back of your head and bend back so that your spine is pressed to the back of the chair, or rather to its upper edge. Leaning back, lean forward. Repeat steps three to four times.

2. On a flat surface, lie on your back, while in the thoracic region, place a roll about 10 cm in diameter and medium stiffness under your back. Fold your arms behind your head and lie on the roller. Bend, and then rise in the thoracic region, that is, the upper part of the trunk. In doing so, take a breath during the bend, and during exhalation, exhale. Repeat steps 3-4 times, moving the spine along the spine.

3. Lie down or sit down. The lower part of the chest is wrapped with a piece of thick tissue or a towel and grasping both ends of the fabric. Inhale deeply. Exhaling, maximize the matter. Breathe again, slightly loosening the tension of the matter. Repeat 5-10 times.

Intervertebral hernia of the lumbar spine: exercises

Exercises from this section will help not only in the treatment, but also in the prevention of this type of intervertebral hernia.

1. Lie down, stretch your arms along the trunk, lower the lower limbs slightly. Without delaying breathing, tighten the abdominal muscles so that it becomes firm (control it with your hand placed on the abdominal area). Repeat the steps 10-15 times.

2. Lie down, stretch your arms along the trunk, pull out your lower limbs. Raise the upper part of your body while keeping your feet on the floor. Hold in this position for ten seconds, then take the original position. Take a 5-10 second rest and repeat the procedure 10-15 times.

3. Lie, lower limbs slightly bend. Pull forward your right arm, putting your palm on your left knee. Bend the left leg, while pressing your hand on the left knee, as if not letting the leg come closer. Hold on like this, making an effort, ten seconds. Then take a 10-15-second rest and repeat the action once 5-10. Then change the position, that is, use the right foot and the left palm. Also repeat the above number of times, without forgetting to rest, completely relaxing the muscles of the legs, arms and trunk.

Treatment of the intervertebral hernia of the cervical region: Exercises

1. Stand or sit on a chair. Put your hands on / along your body. Begin to turn your head to the extreme left, and then the right position. Repeat steps 5-10.

2. Rise or sit on a chair. Put your hands on / along your body. Head down, trying to cuddle up to his chest with his chin. Repeat steps 5-10.

3. Stand or sit on a chair. Put your hands on / along your body. Slowly and gently tilt your head back, pulling your chin in parallel. Repeat steps 5-10.

Intervertebral hernia, exercises for the treatment of which have been described in this section, are generally recommended for the chronic course of the disease. In acute conditions, they should be performed with extreme caution. In addition, it is advisable in such periods to wear and for several days wear a special fixing bandage, which is designed to keep the muscles of the neck and vertebrae at rest. Also, the bandage will be an effective remedy with frequent changes in body position and restless sleep.

The intervertebral hernia, exercises for the treatment and alleviation of the symptoms we have examined, must certainly help you, provided they are regular and correct.

Good health to you!