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Cervical-Middle Spinal Stenosis and Physiotherapy


The spine has been of concern to man since ancient times. For this reason, techniques and methods have been developed over the centuries to deal with spinal problems caused by pain in this area.

Cervical-Middle Spinal Stenosis and Physiotherapy

Specific techniques were developed for the problem of spinal stiffness, one of them being the traction technique and its history dating back to about 1400 - 1500 years ago. Since those years its effectiveness and its beneficial effect of relieving patients' symptoms during and after its application had been observed.

Spinal stenosis can be caused by many factors. They are usually observed after the age of 50 years. A major role is certainly played by the degenerative changes that occur due to gravity, which over the years affects the vertebrae and bones in general.

CAUSES

  • Myelopathy
  • Spinal hernias
  • Tumours - neoplasms
  • Rheumatic diseases

PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC APPROACH AND TREATMENT IN CERVICAL SPINAL STENOSIS

With the use of special spinal decompression equipment, physiotherapy can treat this problem of vertebral stenosis. The decompression method became popular in America in the late 1990s and is particularly widespread in the United States of America. It has been certified by the FDA and numerous studies have been carried out worldwide. It is considered one of the most recognized techniques for Cervical and Lumbar spinal stenosis.

  • Reduces pain and pressure on nerve roots
  • Oxygenation of the disc area and better blood supply to the affected area
  • Stimulates the formation of collagen