Exercises with gymnastic stick osteochondrosis, video

Gymnastics with a stick in osteochondrosis is one of the most effective methods of recovery back muscles, which, because of the disease lost its elasticity. To date, the degenerative disc disease is increasingly observed among young people, despite the fact that earlier this disease was peculiar to the elderly. This is due to the fact that modern society spends a lot of time sitting down than standing. A sedentary lifestyle, excess weight also negatively affects the human spine. Physical therapy with a stick is a great way of dealing with osteochondrosis, and with constant follow simple exercises, you can get rid of the disease.

The effectiveness of exercises with a stick

Please note that therapy is often more effective therapy than medication. The main thing to observe requirements – not to self-medicate but to consult a qualified doctor who will prescribe the necessary exercises with osteochondrosis. A set of exercises with a stick helps to restore functions of the spine, which over time can lead to full recovery.

Moreover, in addition to correcting the spine, you will also be able to:

• To strengthen the immune system;
• To normalize the functioning of internal organs;
• To correct posture;
• Improve the blood circulation in the body;
• To strengthen the spine:
• To increase space between the vertebrae;
• To provide relaxation of muscles for further treatment.

Before you begin to perform the exercises with gymnastic stick, you need to completely eliminate pain in the spine. Only in this case you will achieve the desired result from therapy.

The complex of medical gymnastics

During lessons with gymnastic stick, the load on the muscle groups of the back is distributed evenly. Stop your choice on the jungle gym which will match your height. Checking this is easy: just standing, tilt the body forward and pulling the arms. Holding one end, rests the stick to the floor (the angle should not exceed 70 degrees). The stick is available to the public the subject of exercise, and to do it everywhere: at home, on the street, in the gym. For the treatment of degenerative disc disease it carries out important functions:

• Promotes total relaxation of the spinal muscles;
• The body adjusts to the forthcoming therapy;
• It is used to prevent as a whole.

During degenerative disc disease exercise starts with a lightweight form that is most suited to the patient. Usually begin with exercises for arms and shoulder joints. Gradually you can move with a stick.

The medical complex consists of 4 main exercises:

1. Starting position – standing, feet on width of shoulders. Hold the stick at the ends at arm's length in front of him. Turn entire body to the right, then to the left. Exercises performed for 15 times in each direction.
2. Yip the same. Hold the stick in a horizontal position also in front of him, covering the ends. Then change the position from horizontal to vertical. Then repeat, as a result of rotational motion of "propeller". To accomplish 20 times, alternating direction - clockwise, then against.
3. IP – standing, hands are shoulder-width apart, stretched forward holding the stick. Hands, without bending, to lift up and inhale deeply. Drop your hands down and exhale. During exercise it is necessary to carefully follow the breath. Runs 4 to 6 times.
4. SP does not change. Raise hands up, then inhaling deeply, Flex your back and bend down to touch the stick to the floor. Exhale – the starting position. The exercise is performed 5 to 7 times.

What is important to consider when performing exercises with a stick Along with a doctor analyze the degree you find acceptable loads. Special attention should be paid to the load in cervical osteochondrosis. In this case, the specialist should consider at what stage the disease is. There are some rules that must be followed before you begin therapy:

• Thoroughly ventilate the room in which will be held exercises with a stick in osteochondrosis;
• Before class, take a shower and put on clean clothes that will not hamper movement. It is desirable that it was made of cotton without synthetic impurities;
• Shoes should be easy and convenient;
• The room should be free of distractions, such as bright light or distracting extraneous sounds;
• Physiotherapy should be carried out smoothly, without jerks;
• Each exercise is to start with measuring heart rate andblood pressure, then after execution of the record evidence;
• The load must be increased gradually;
• If during training, the patient felt pain, exercise must be stopped immediately;
• The medical complex is only performed with the permission of the doctor should not perform any additional exercises independently.
• A set of exercises to perform daily.

How to prevent low back pain

Osteochondrosis affected employee offices, students, drivers and all those who most of the time sitting. To protect yourself from disease and everyone can, if you regularly carry out preventive exercises. They will not be any complexity or special skills.

Most effective exercise is to periodically hanging on the crossbar. Then between the vertebrae distance will expand, preventing the emergence of degenerative disc disease.

Another preventive exercise is stretching of the back. To do it simply enough to make a sipping motion as after awakening. At observance of all recommendations of the doctor, and with regular implementation of physical therapy, it is possible to get rid of osteochondrosis.