Exercises for cervical osteochondrosis

With cervical osteochondrosis, many of us are concerned with headaches, pressure jumps and unpleasant sensations in the cervical vertebrae. The exercises that strengthen the neck muscles help ease the situation.

Very often parents tell children the phrase: "Do not turn your head!".But doctors hold a different opinion - you need to turn your head, swing and turn around. Such exercises will help many people avoid cervical osteochondrosis.

Why do we suffer from osteochondrosis?

The motor function of the body depends on the state of the muscles. The spine is the central axis of the human torso. It consists of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar divisions. The neck department, like others, needs mobility and stability. The most effective means of maintaining it in good condition are exercises that are desirable to be performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist.

The load on the spine and the intervertebral disks in humans is enormous. This disease affects the discs, which play the role of so-called pads. In such cases, intervertebral foramens narrow and contract the roots of the spinal nerves, which causes pain.

The human neck is provided by nature not only to keep the head and rotate it in different directions. Through the neck pass the arteries, which nourish the brain, nerve roots and trunks, nervous connections with the hands, the heart and lungs.

Special exercises

Constant static load very often leads to the development of the disease - osteochondrosis of the cervical spine. How to strengthen the muscles and prevent the disease?

Of course, thanks to the performance of special exercises.

In case of cervical osteochondrosis, the following exercises are of great help.

Pinch your forehead with your hands and tighten your neck muscles. Then press the back of the head with your hands. Such exercises should be performed 3-4 times within 7 seconds.

Straining the neck muscles, press the left temple with your left hand, and then press the right temple with your right hand. Follow the procedure several times.

Tilting your head back and overcoming the resistance of the strained muscles of the neck, slowly lower your chin. Do the exercise at least 10 times.

Keep your head and shoulders straight. Slowly turn your head to the right, then move to the left.

Try to touch the right shoulder with your right ear( 5 times).Do the same movement, trying to touch the left shoulder with the left ear. Exercises to strengthen the cervical spine experts advise to do during the morning exercises or during the working day. You can make them without getting up from a chair or standing up.

Exercise for osteochondrosis for a long time is a reliable prevention of this disease of the cervical spine.

To avoid injury, circular rotational movements must be carried out very carefully and with care. When osteochondrosis should do morning exercises, go swimming and do self-massage.

The main tasks of the exercise program for cervical osteochondrosis are to make the muscles of the neck, shoulders and upper back become strong and flexible.

Pain in the cervical spine can facilitate the following exercises.

In the lying position, cross your arms in front of you, bend your knees, leaning against the floor. Lift the upper part of the back from the floor and lower it down. Exhale when lifting and inhale when you lie down again on the floor. Do the exercise 10 times.

Lying on your stomach, stretch your legs far apart. Put your hands behind your head, if you have pain in your neck, then - behind your back. Then raise your knees and reach for your chin. Repeat 15-20 times.

To fully cure the exercise with osteochondrosis, the cervical department should be combined with medication prescribed by a specialist doctor.

Safety and special exercises for the cervical spine ensure the prevention of exacerbation of chronic pain. Under the guidance of a physiotherapist, the optimal physical load will be chosen correctly and will ensure success in the treatment of osteochondrosis.

Patient, everyday work on yourself and for your health will bring you the desired result.