Osteochondrosis is the scourge of modern man. A third of the world's population suffers from it, both men and women. Experts consider the cause of the disease an inactive lifestyle, being overweight, and poor posture. Today, osteochondrosis affects people aged 25 to 45, and this is the most active age. Scientists believe that osteochondrosis is the reckoning of a person for the ability to move on two limbs.
Oriental medicine calls the spine "the tree of life." It is difficult to choose a more accurate definition, because malfunctions in the spine lead to a malfunction in the whole body.
There is an opinion that it is impossible to cure this disease. Massage, drugs, physiotherapy, therapeutic exercises for osteochondrosis only alleviate the condition, but do not relieve the disease. Of course, it is impossible to completely repair damaged intervertebral discs without surgery, but prevention and treatment allow a patient with osteochondrosis to lead a full life.
Today, there are dozens of proven methods to combat the disease. Among them are massage, acupuncture, acupressure, water and mud therapy.
But physiotherapy exercises for osteochondrosis of the spine is considered the most effective and efficient method. Exercise strengthens the muscle corset, ensuring the correct position of the spine, improves blood circulation, helps to reduce weight and, as a result, reduce the load on the spinal column. Experts always offer complex treatment of osteochondrosis. You can use not only the achievements of medicine, but also folk remedies: baths, decoctions, ointments, compresses. In any case, a positive result depends not only on the correct choice of the treatment system, but also on the efforts of the patient himself.
In order to realize how important it is to have a healthy spine, you need to imagine the functions that are assigned to it. It is on the spine that the mobility of the body depends, and therefore the person’s ability to perform all kinds of actions. The spine protects the spinal cord, acts as a shock absorber during movement and jumping. Finally, it is the spine that allows us to remain upright creatures. Since there are many functions, the structure of the spine is quite complex. And as you know, the more complex the mechanism, the more often it breaks. We will not describe in detail the complex structure of the spine and the causes of osteochondrosis, it will take too much time. The topic of this article is medical gymnastics with osteochondrosis of the spine, which is what we will talk about later.
For a long time, it was believed that a set of exercises during an exacerbation of the disease should not be performed. But as practice shows, dosed physical activity in the best way affects the body and even alleviates pain. There is a huge selection of exercises that can be performed with osteochondrosis. Each complex is individually compiled, taking into account the nature of the disease. Men are shown strength training, but the weaker sex is better to pay attention to complexes based on yoga or Pilates. An excellent prevention of pain can be swimming.
A set of exercises during an exacerbation of the disease should be gentle. Otherwise, instead of relief, activities can be harmful. A professional instructor, special literature and, of course, personal experience will help in compiling an individual program.
Classes begin with three to four exercises that are performed no more than five times. You need to do them daily. The main principle of the selection of physical exercises is the absence of pain during their implementation.
Therapeutic exercises for osteochondrosis are performed with various auxiliary sports equipment. Stretching exercises are very convenient to perform on a large gymnastic ball. To alleviate the pain, just lie on it in a free pose, first on the stomach, then on the back.
The main task that therapeutic gymnastics with osteochondrosis is designed to solve is the strengthening of the back muscles. Therefore, in the process of training, it is necessary to gradually increase the load and duration of classes. For this, weights can be used.
Therapeutic exercises for osteochondrosis can be carried out not only in the hall, but also in the pool. The "water" complex in combination with the usual daily training program will be especially effective.
Keep in mind that therapeutic exercises for osteochondrosis have a number of contraindications, therefore it is better to conduct classes under the supervision of an exercise instructor. Exceeding the necessary physical activity can cause deterioration.