A set of physical therapy exercises for cervical osteochondrosis

The defeat of the joints or cartilage of the spine in the neck region can significantly complicate life. When osteochondrosis of the cervical spine occurs, many exercises become inaccessible, as strong physical activity can lead to complications. However, do not panic prematurely, because osteochondrosis is not a sentence and there are a number of exercises available at home that will make it easy to relieve symptoms or even cope completely with the disease.

Selection of physical exercises

With cervical osteochondrosis, the muscles need to be strengthened, which will partially relieve the spine and improve blood circulation. With the help of a set of exercises compiled by professionals, the regular implementation of which has a beneficial effect on the cervical muscles, you can significantly relieve the symptoms of the disease.

The first step in preparing for exercise at home, if you have any health problems, should be a visit to the doctor. He will conduct an examination, after which he will be able to suggest which physical activities are contraindicated for you and which ones can alleviate the course of the disease or even help to cope with it.

You should not delay in contacting a medical facility, because it is much easier to get rid of the disease at an early stage. And you should not choose physical exercises without contacting a specialist, because in the case of osteochondrosis, self-treatment with the help of fitness can not only not bring relief, but also, on the contrary, aggravate the situation.

At the same time, your doctor can offer you a full range of physical exercises indicated for neck problems and show you how to do them correctly for best results. It is worth noting that, despite the apparent simplicity, all elements of the proposed physical therapy contribute to the improvement of well-being.

Exercises at home: rules and objectives of training

Exercises performed correctly and regularly at home contribute to a significant improvement in well-being. First of all, this is due to the increase in blood flow and the acceleration of metabolism. And spinal muscles that are constantly in good shape will not allow osteochondrosis to develop further. As a result, the pain will go away, and if you don't stop exercising, forever.

To speed up obtaining a positive result, pay attention to the following recommendations:

1. Only regular exercise will help get rid of health problems. And sedentary work is a reason to pay them double the attention.
2. It is recommended to stretch the back and neck muscles 8-10 times during the day. It can be a self massage or just walking.
3. Check your posture, don't bend over, try to keep your back straight all day and keep your head in line with it. This will allow you to evenly distribute the load throughout the body, maintain good health and, most likely, avoid the need for regular therapeutic exercises.
4. Try to avoid sleeping on your stomach: this will avoid swelling of the muscles of the cervical spine and significantly improve your morning well-being.
5. Water helps maintain muscle tone throughout the body, so don't neglect your daily intake. Dehydration will only exacerbate the situation with this disease.

When you do exercises at home, do them smoothly, without sudden jerks and changes in range of motion. Conduct classes in an area where nothing will stand in your way. Workout clothing should also provide complete freedom of exercise. Try to diversify your usual exercises, but don't overload your muscles.

And most importantly: if during exercise or gymnastics your health has deteriorated, stop exercising immediately and consult a doctor as soon as possible. Any recommendations from a specialist must be carried out implicitly and completely.

The best fitness exercises for cervical osteochondrosis

If your blood pressure is high, your spine is injured, or you have been diagnosed with cancer, then it is best not to risk your health and do the exercises listed below.

Starting position: feet shoulder-width apart, hands on the waist, back straight, shoulders open.

1. Turn your head without tilting it, first in one direction and then in the other.
2. Tilt your head to the right, trying to touch the shoulder with your ear, then return to the starting position and repeat the tilt on the other side.
3. Tilt your head forward. After touching the chest with the chin, rotate it slightly, first in one direction, then in the other and return to its original position.
4. Make alternating torso tilts to the right, forward and left.
5. Put your hands on your shoulders and rotate your arms first forward and then in the opposite direction.

Each of the fitness exercises must be repeated at least ten times. It is advisable to do the first exercise in the morning, after waking up, and then repeat it several times throughout the day.

There are also several simple ways to restore blood circulation in the neck area without interrupting the working process. You have to repeat these exercises twice with each hand.

1. Keeping your back straight, place the palm of your hand on your forehead and, tensing your neck muscles, press on it.
2. Place the palm of your hand on the back of your head and press on it with your head, trying to engage the muscles of the neck.
3. Place the palm of your hand on your neck and, slightly lifting your chin, lightly press the muscles with your fingers. Then release the pressure, turn your head slightly to the side and push again.

Regularly carrying out the proposed complexes of physical therapy, in a few weeks you will achieve the following results:

• the annoying headache will disappear;
• brain activity will increase;
• the pressure will return to normal;
• the feeling of stiffness in the cervical spine will disappear.

And all this thanks to an increase in muscle tone and an improvement in blood circulation as a result of the systematic tension and stretching of the neck muscles. The main thing is not to stop paying attention to exercise after the symptoms of the disease disappear.