Respiratory gymnastics exercise therapy for the thoracic spine. Therapeutic exercises for thoracic osteochondrosis at home. Gymnastics complex from Sergei Bubnovsky

Who does not have osteochondrosis of the spine? It feels like everyone has it. In general, according to the statistics of the WHO: 80% of people have various disorders of two systems - the support and motor systems. And what is sad is that the bulk of the sufferers are of working age: from 29 to 49 years old. That is, the main part of the population is diagnosed with certain pathologies of the spine and joints, and this is data only for Russia.

Back pain is felt by many people at different times in life. When the treatment of these pains has brought a successful outcome, most patients return to their normal course of life and continue their professional activities. In some, the disease takes on a chronic form, leading to a decrease in working capacity, and in some even to its termination.

The widespread prevalence of back pain is the scourge of our century. And, perhaps, one of the most common pathologies with the manifestation of back pain is osteochondrosis.

With the disease, osteochondrosis affects the intervertebral cartilage and discs. The metabolism is disturbed in them. This causes the development of changes in the bone and muscular systems of the spine. But not only this is dangerous osteochondrosis.

Dystrophic changes in the spine can lead to pathological changes in the internal organs, since the relationship between the health of the spine and the internal organs of a person has been proven. Working with our spine, we heal the entire body. For this reason, it makes sense to take exercise therapy seriously for osteochondrosis, because many doctors say: physical methods are the most basic therapy for osteochondrosis.

The mechanism of development of osteochondrosis

The spine has 33-35 vertebrae, between them there are elastic discs. They give the spine firmness and flexibility. Each such disc contains a nucleus surrounded by an annulus fibrosus and covered above and below by cartilage.

With osteochondrosis, blood circulation in the spine itself and metabolism in it suffer. The elastic discs that are between the vertebrae begin to dry out, their elasticity and strength are lost, and their height decreases. Gradually, the annulus fibrosus loses its ability to hold the loaded spine, its protrusion occurs. It happens that the annulus fibrosus breaks, and this leads to an intervertebral hernia.

Because of such violations, the mobility of the entire spinal column may suffer and its curvature may occur.

A favorable environment for spinal health is an active and sporty lifestyle with moderate stress, and without overexertion.

In our age of computerization, a person's lifestyle is mainly sedentary. Prevention and treatment of problems with the spine is physiotherapy exercises (LFK), which improves the trophism of the discs between the vertebrae, because of this, the mobility of the joints improves; blood saturation of the entire spine also improves, the muscular apparatus of the back is strengthened, the destruction of the bone components of the spine slows down.

Especially exercise therapy for osteochondrosis is useful for people with predisposing factors:

Elderly age.
People who are constantly in a non-standard body position.
People with weak muscles and ligaments.
Who has flat feet and clubfoot.
With pre-existing vertebral injuries.

Osteochondrosis of the spine has different localization and is subdivided into osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, thoracic and lumbosacral regions.

General principles of exercise therapy for any osteochondrosis

Physical education should take place in a well-ventilated room, an excellent option is outside.
Classes are held only during the period of remission of the disease (when there are no symptoms).
Clothes for exercise therapy classes are supposed to be wide, not restricting movement and breathable.
All movements are smooth, the amplitude and number of repetitions gradually increase.
If painful sensations begin, you should immediately stop exercising.
Preceding classes and ending blood pressure and heart rate measurements. When these figures differ from normal, the load should be reduced.
It is advisable to listen to your breathing throughout the entire session, this will increase efficiency. All stretching exercises are performed on exhalation.
It is very important to gradually increase the load and the number of repetitions, this will reduce the risk of injury and prevent overwork.
It is important to do the exercises regularly, so you can achieve an early result.
Before starting independent studies, you must consult with your doctor and agree on a set of exercises with him.

It should be remembered that exercise therapy is not performed when signs of exacerbation begin: pain. After a complex exercise therapy, they can intensify and cause inconvenience.

Exercise therapy for osteochondrosis of the upper (cervical) spine

The cervical segment of the spine is intensely saturated with blood vessels that feed the brain. Therefore, to a greater extent, manifestations of osteochondrosis cause poor blood supply to the head.

There are some neurological syndromes in osteochondrosis:

Shoulder-scapular periarthritis syndrome.

In this case, the shoulder joint, shoulder and neck are affected the most. Often, patients develop neurogenic limitation of the movement of the shoulder joint, it protects the axillary nerve from irritation. That is, it is manifested by pain in the back, arm, inability to act with the hand from the sore side due to terrible pain.

Radicular syndrome (cervicobrachial sciatica).

The roots of the spinal nerves are compressed, because the intervertebral foramen decrease, since the height of the intervertebral discs also decreases.

Symptoms: Intense pain, worsening with head movement. The neck muscles are tense.

Cardiac syndrome.

It is similar to angina pectoris, as there are pains in the region of the heart, but without changes in the heart itself. Other manifestations: tachycardia and extrasystole due to irritation of the roots of the spinal nerves.

Vertebral artery syndrome.

Characterized by headaches, dizziness with staggering and loss of balance, nausea, vomiting; vision deteriorates, "flies" appear in front of the eyes; pain and impaired sensitivity occur in the pharynx, hard palate, tongue, accompanied by a hoarse voice, or it may disappear altogether. It also manifests itself as pain or burning sensation on the back of the neck and in the occipital region.

Disorders of sleep and memory, mood swings and anxiety, irritability, resentment, weakness, lethargy and a feeling of heaviness in the head are characteristic.

Treatment of cervical osteochondrosis should cover both medicinal and physical treatments.

One of the physical methods for the treatment and prevention of osteochondrosis is therapeutic exercises.

Exercise therapy complex for cervical osteochondrosis

During exposure to the cervical spine, it is important not to overload the neck muscles, so we use the exercise therapy complex with the participation of other muscle groups.
The complex uses both rest and switching of actions. The exercise therapy complex has a preparatory, main and final part.
Preparatory - this is a warm-up, we disperse the blood. The main one is exercises directly for the neck, the final one is relaxation and distraction.

Lying on your back exercises

I.P. - lie on your back, legs straight, arms along the body. Raise and hold your head in this position for 3-7 seconds. Repeat 1-3 times.
Hands at the shoulders: circular movements with the elbows in one direction and the other 4 times, repeat 2-4 times.
Hands along the torso, legs bent at the knee joints. Walking lying down - 30 seconds. Repeat 2-4 times.
Hands extended to the ceiling, alternately pull your arms to the ceiling, lifting the shoulder blade from the floor. Repeat 6-8 times.
Hands along the body, take your hands up through the sides - inhale, pull your knee to your chest - exhale without lifting your head from the floor. Repeat 4-6 times.
Hands along the body - press the back of the head on the floor, hold for 4 counts. Repeat the exercise 4-6 times.
Raise your head off the floor, turning it slightly to the right (at the level of the middle of the collarbone) and hold it in this position for 4 counts, lower it, relax. Repeat the exercise 4-6 times, then the same way in the opposite direction.
Hands on the belt. Bend your legs at the knee joints - inhale, straighten with relaxation - exhale. Repeat 4-6 times.
Hands along the torso. Flatten the shoulder blades, pressing them to the floor, hold this position for 4 counts. Relax. Repeat the exercise 4-6 times.

Exercise therapy, lying on the right side

The right hand is extended, the right ear lies on it, raise the right hand along with the head, hold the position for 4 counts, lower and relax. Repeat 2-4 times.
The left hand rests on the floor in front of the chest, the left leg makes swinging movements back and forth. Repeat 6-8 times.
Left hand along the body, raise the left hand up-inhale, lower-exhale. Repeat 2-4 times.
Left hand on the hip. Pulling both knees to the chest as you exhale, straighten your legs as you inhale. Repeat the exercise 2-4 times.

Perform the same exercises while lying on your left side.

Exercise therapy for cervical osteochondrosis, lying on the stomach

Head resting on the forehead, hands on the back of the head, elbows parallel to the floor. Raise your head with your hands off the floor, hold this position for 4 counts, lower and relax. Repeat 2-4 times.
Head resting on the chin, palms under the chin. At times, stretch your arms forward, two - spread to the sides, three - stretch forward, four - starting position. Repeat 2-4 times.
The arms are extended forward. Swimming style "crawl", repeat 4-8 times.
Palms under the chin, palm rest on the forehead. Alternately reaching out with the heel of the buttocks. Repeat 4-8 times.

Exercise therapy for cervical osteochondrosis in the "sitting" position

All exercises are performed slowly until pain is felt.

Press with the right palm on the right knee, keep 4 counts. The other hand is the same. Then with both hands the same way. Repeat with each hand 4-6 times.
Pull the right shoulder to the right ear, then the left shoulder to the left ear. Repeat the exercise 4-6 times.
Pull both shoulders to the ears, repeat 4-6 times.
Circular movements first with the right shoulder, then with the left, then with two. Repeat 8 times in each direction.
Stretch out the right leg, rest on the heel. Press with your heel on the floor, keep 4 counts. Then with the other leg, repeat with each leg 2-4 times.
"Bicycle" while sitting.
Hands to the sides - inhale, hugged the shoulders - exhale. Repeat 3-4 times.
We sit on the right side of the chair:
1. - Hand up and down,
2. - "sawing wood" - hand back and forth,
3. - hand up - we describe circles clockwise and counterclockwise,
4. - raise your hand up and lower and shake.
We sit on the left side of the chair - we repeat the same exercises.
We sit straight - hands up - inhale, exhale clasped our knees.

Lifestyle with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine

In order to live fully and without pain, and the periods of remission were long, and exacerbations were less disturbed, it is necessary to follow the general principles of exercise therapy, which were written above.

It is important to remember that it is better not to do circular rotational movements of the head, this can lead to injury to the neck.

Prevention of the development of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine

Regular visits to the orthopedist from early school age. Correct spinal curvature and posture disorders as needed.
Go in for sports, primarily swimming, to form a muscle corset.
Eat foods that bring calcium and magnesium into the body (fish and seafood, spinach, beans, nuts, seeds, peas, wholemeal bread, dairy products, cheeses).
Avoid the accumulation of excess weight.
You cannot hang bags on your shoulder, it is advisable to wear backpacks.

Exercise therapy for chest osteochondrosis

Thoracic osteochondrosis is less common than other types of disease - cervical and lumbar osteochondrosis due to the least mobility and the greatest protection due to the muscles and ribs.

Signs of breast osteochondrosis:

chest pain, aggravated at night, with a long stay in one position of the body, with hypothermia, with bending to the side and turning, with great physical exertion;
interscapular pain when the right or left arm rises;
pain worsens with deep breathing;
pain between the ribs while walking;
a feeling of squeezing in the chest and back.

Pain during an exacerbation of the disease can last for several weeks.

There are additional symptoms of thoracic osteochondrosis:

- individual areas of the skin become numb;

- cold feet, sometimes burning and itching;

- skin peels off, nails break;

- pain in the pharynx and esophagus;

- the digestive organs do not work well.

Thoracic osteochondrosis has two symptoms - dorsago and dorsalgia.

Dorsago is a sharp, sharp pain in the chest. Occurs after monotonous work in the same position. When an attack occurs, it becomes difficult to breathe, and if the upper body rotates, the pain increases.

Dorsalgia is not severe pain in the area of the affected intervertebral discs, begins gradually and lasts up to 2-3 weeks. The sensations of pain intensify when breathing deeply, at night and there may be a lack of air. It passes after a short walk.

Causes of breast osteochondrosis:

- computer work;

- frequent driving of a car;

- received injuries of the spine;

- weak back muscles;

- scoliosis and other posture disorders.

What is the danger of chest osteochondrosis

If the treatment is not timely and incorrect, then osteochondrosis of the thoracic region can cause the following diseases:

- protrusion and hernia of the thoracic spine;

- compression of the spinal cord;

- problems with the heart, intestines, liver, kidneys and pancreas;

- disorders in the duodenum, intestinal motility, gallbladder dyskinesia;

- intercostal neuralgia - compression or irritation of the intercostal nerves.

What can be confused with osteochondrosis of the chest

Due to the variety of symptoms, it is easy to confuse it with the following diseases:

- angina pectoris, heart attack. Difference: after taking heart medications, chest pains do not go away, the patient's cardiogram is normal;

- appendicitis, cholecystitis, renal colic;

- gastritis, ulcers, colitis;

- pathology of the mammary glands;

- pneumonia. Inflammation of the lungs is distinguished from osteochondrosis by cough, shortness of breath and fever.

Prevention of chest osteochondrosis

- lie down for 40-50 minutes during the day - relieves the load from the spine;

- change the position every 2 hours, get up from the chair, do 2-4 tilts in different directions, stretch, straighten your shoulders if the work is sedentary;

- it is advisable to go in for water sports: swimming, diving, water aerobics;

- try not to overcool, keep your back warm;

- regularly do exercise therapy exercises.

The value of exercise therapy for chest osteochondrosis

Exercise therapy is an effective way to form a strong muscle corset, thanks to this, in the future, relapses of the disease can be avoided. It is possible to increase the mobility of the thoracic spine, to increase the range of motion in the joints: both in the intervertebral and costal-vertebral;

ensure proper deep breathing; develop and strengthen the muscles of the shoulder girdle; strengthen the back muscles, restore physiological curves and form the correct posture, thereby reducing the load on the spine and intervertebral discs; eliminate the stiffness of the deep muscles of the back; strengthen the respiratory muscles; improve ventilation of the lungs; prevent possible complications.

Exercise therapy affects the improvement of pulmonary ventilation - this is very important for patients who are afraid to take a deep breath, since a deep breath provokes severe back pain. The presence of such a connection forces patients to gradually reduce the depth of the entrance, hypoventilation (insufficient ventilation) of the lower parts of the lungs is obtained, which can provoke the development of pneumonia and a number of other pulmonary pathologies.

Exercise therapy has an extremely positive effect on the course of the disease. To prevent undesirable consequences, you should follow the general principles of classes, which are described above.

The complex of therapeutic exercises for thoracic osteochondrosis

IP - lying on your back with legs bent at the knees. Press your legs to your chest with your hands, pull towards yourself, slightly tearing off the lower back, tighten the abdominal muscles. Fix the position for 5 seconds. Slowly return to the IP. Repeat 2 times.
IP - arms are extended behind the head, legs are straightened. Stretch the left arm and right leg stretching the spine, fix it for a few seconds. The same with the other hand. The pace is slow. Repeat 3 times on each side.
IP - lying on his stomach, arms to the sides. Raise your head and arms. Maintain the state of muscle tension for 3 seconds. Relax with your head and arms down. Repeat 5 times.
IP - lying on your back. Raise your hands behind your head, stretch. Raise your legs and try to touch the floor behind your head with your socks. Do not bend the legs at the knee joints. Remain in this position for 2 seconds. Calmly lower your legs to the floor, arms along your body.
IP - lying on the right side, legs bent at the knees. Take your left leg up. Fix, SP. The same with the other leg, lying on the left side. Repeat 4 times with each leg. The pace is slow. Try to get your hip to the maximum. Do the exercise with muscle tension.
IP - standing on all fours. Raise your head, bend over, inhale, lower your head, round your back, feel the tension of the muscles of the back and chest, exhale. The pace is slow. Repeat 5 times.
IP - kneeling, hands below. Hands up - inhale. With a forward movement, lower and take your arms back to the limit, slightly bend forward and sit on your heels - exhale, PI. Average pace. Repeat 3 times.
IP - standing on all fours. Raise your head up and gently bend the spine, PI. Slowly lower the head to the chest and arch the spine. Repeat 3 times.

Exercise therapy for osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine

Most often, due to the peculiarities of the anatomical structure and functional load, the lumbar spine is affected.

Neurological manifestations of lumbosacral osteochondrosis: pain of a different nature in the lower back and lower extremities. The pain occurs as a result of irritation of the roots of the spinal nerves. Edema appears around the affected area of the root, which intensifies the pain, the surrounding muscle tissue is involved in the painful process. There is a muscle spasm, which presses on the affected root, a vicious circle is obtained. To stop this, it is necessary to act on the muscular system, prevent or reduce spasm of the deep muscles of the back, and strengthen the muscle corset.

For this, it is necessary to conduct physical therapy classes, self-massage, and behave correctly in everyday life.

In case of severe pain in the lumbar spine and in the lower extremities, a gentle exercise therapy complex is recommended (in lightened positions).

The tasks of exercise therapy during this period:

- stretching and relaxation of pathologically tense back muscles;

- increased blood and lymph circulation in the lumbar spine.

When doing the exercises, you should follow the general principles of training, which are described above.

Complex of therapeutic exercises for lumbar osteochondrosis

Sparing regime.

Lying on your back

Hands along the torso, legs together. Raise your arms up - inhale, lower - exhale. Repeat 4-5 times.
Circular rotations of the feet 4-6 times in each direction. Replays 2.
Alternate pulling of the knees to the chest. 6-8 times.
Alternate abduction to the side of the right arm - right leg, left arm - left leg. 4-6 times.
Hands in the "lock" behind the head. Raising your head, pull the toes towards you. Repeat 8 times.
Hands along the torso. Raise your hands up, at the same time pull the toes of your feet away from you - inhale, return to the IP - exhale. Repeat 8 times.
Bend your legs at the knees, put them shoulder-width apart. With the right knee, reach the left foot, then with the left knee, reach the right foot. Repeat 4-6 times.
Imitation of riding a "bicycle". 5 circles in each direction.
Put your hand on your stomach. Take a deep breath in with your stomach, then exhale slowly. Repeat 3-4 times.
Left arm along the body, right at the top. Alternate change of hand position. Repeat 10-12 times.
Feet shoulder width apart, arms spread apart. With the right hand, reach the left hand, return to the SP, then with the left hand, reach the right hand. Repeat 6-8 times.
Alternately pulling the knees to the chest with the help of the hands. 6-8 hands.
Bend and straighten the feet while simultaneously squeezing and unclenching the fingers. 10 times.

Exercise therapy, lying on its side

On the left side... Swinging movements of the arm and leg up. 4-6 times.
Pulling the knee to the chest. 6-8 times.
Swinging movements of the leg back and forth. 6-8 times.

On the right side repeat all the exercises that were done on the left side.

Exercises on all fours

Alternate abduction of straight arms to the sides. 10-12 times.
alternate swinging movements with a straight leg back. 8-10 times.
Alternately pulling the right knee to the left arm then the left to the right arm. 6-8 times.
Pull your left knee to your chest, take your leg back, sliding your toe on the floor and sitting down on your right heel. Then perform this exercise with your right foot. 6-8 times.
Alternate swinging motion with a straight leg up and back and the opposite arm up. Then repeat with the other arm and leg. 6-8 times.
“Stepping over” with the hands to the right and to the left, the legs remain in place. 5 times in each direction.
Sit on your heels without taking your hands off the floor (at a slow pace). 6-8 times.
The transition to a sitting position on the right and then on the left buttock, without taking your hands off the floor. 6-8 times.
Rest your straight arms on the floor, raise your head. Lowering your head to your chest (without bending your arms), arch your back (especially in the belt), then bend. Perform slowly, 8-10 times.

Training mode

(in addition to the exercises of the gentle training regimen).

With insignificant pain sensations and outside the stage of exacerbation, therapeutic gymnastics according to the training regimen is recommended.

- complete the formation of the muscle corset;

- to normalize the range of motion in the joints of the lower extremities;

- strictly dosed exercises related to movements in the lumbar spine.

Lying on your back.

Starting position - the legs are bent at the hip and knee joints, the legs rest on the support. Hands in the "lock" behind the head. Raising the head and shoulders off the floor. 6-8 times.
I.p. - the shins rest on the support, a heavy ball is clamped between the feet. Move the ball to the right and to the left. 6-8 times.
The shins rest on the support, there is a heavy ball between the feet. Pulling the knees to the chin, lifting the head off the floor. 6-8 times.
The legs are bent at the hip joints, the legs rest on the support. Hands along the body, in the hands of dumbbells. The transition from the "lying" position to the "sitting" position. 6-8 times.
Hands with dumbbells are moved to the left side, knees bend to the right, and vice versa. 6-8 times.
The legs are bent at the knees, the ball is clamped between the feet, dumbbells are held in the hands. Take a balanced sitting position. 6-8 times.

Lying on my stomach

The arms are extended forward. Raise your head and shoulders, take your left hand back - to the side, with a turn of the body to the left. Repeat the same with your right hand.
Taking straight arms back, lifting the upper body, raise the legs, bent at the knees. 6-8 times.
Alternate flexion and extension of the legs in the knee joints. 15-20 times.

During exercise, you need to monitor your heart rate. In order for the intensity of the load to be optimal, the pulse should not exceed 120-140 beats per minute. The heart rate is measured at the beginning and at the end of the session.

Rules of conduct in everyday life with osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine

To prevent osteochondrosis from exacerbating, it is necessary to avoid physical actions and positions of the back, leading to a sharp contraction of the muscles of the lower back.

The lying position reduces the load on the lumbar spine (reduces the pressure inside the disc by 50%), but sitting with such osteochondrosis is important as little as possible. In a standing position, it is necessary to change posture more often and transfer the load from one leg to the other.

A long half-inclined position of the body should also be avoided - in this position, the discs experience maximum load. To do this, we straighten every quarter of an hour, make several movements in the lower back and very smoothly several turns of the body, as well as a few bends back and forth (3-5 minutes; without tension and effort).

When walking, it is important to avoid sudden movements and steps. It is better to ride while standing in transport.

When sedentary work, the patient needs to monitor his posture and control it with a strong-willed effort - to straighten his back, do not forget about regular straightening and smooth bends.

It is important for drivers to consider how to position their seat for maximum lumbar support. It is imperative that a 5-minute respite is required after 2-3 hours of constant driving, during which a warm-up is done.

Standing work requires optimizing the workplace to avoid leaning towards it. To do this, you can increase, for example, the height of the table, lengthen the mop. If you need to reach down, it is important do not bend over, but squat with a straight back.

What to do when there is not enough time for exercise therapy?

The complexes compiled above allow, if performed correctly, to guaranteed to improve the condition and prevent complications of osteochondrosis. Naturally, this requires a certain amount of time. In addition, most often, osteochondrosis is present in all parts of the spine at once. In a hospital, exercise therapy is performed only for the most affected department. However, it is quite logical that the entire spine should be treated.

If all the indicated complexes are performed, then here the patient will have a muscular corset, and - attention - a bonus: a tightening of the figure will appear. For people with a sedentary lifestyle, additional stress on the body does not need to be invented.
Although these complexes will not replace the gym (of course, there will not be muscle relief), deep muscles will be strengthened, which is very important for the healthy work of not only the musculoskeletal system, but also the internal organs.

When there is no time for a full complex, but it is necessary to work out to improve the condition, a feeling of lightness in the spine, a five-minute exercise therapy complex is offered, consisting of the most important exercises.

EXERCISE COMPLEX - FIVE MINUTE FOR CERVICAL OSTEOCHONDROSIS

All exercises are performed while sitting, preferably in front of a mirror to control your body, head straight, chin parallel to the floor; hands on the belt, knees together, emphasis on the feet.

Slow turns of the head to the right and left, with a delay in the final positions on exhalation. On inhalation - return to the starting position - head straight, chin parallel to the floor. Repeat 3-4 times.
Slow inclinations of the head to the right and left shoulder (do not raise the shoulders!) With a delay in the final positions on exhalation. On inspiration - to the starting position. Repeat 3-4 times.
Slowly tilting the head down, reach with the chin towards the chest (teeth are closed, the mouth does not open), stretch as low as possible on exhalation. Return to I.P. - inhale. Do not throw your head back! Repeat 3-4 times.
Slowly pull your chin toward the middle of the right clavicle, then straight and toward the middle of the left clavicle. Repeat 4 times.
Slowly tilt your head down and with your chin "draw" a semicircle from one shoulder to the other and back (teeth are closed, the mouth does not open). Repeat 4 times.
Stretch your head up, hold for a few seconds and relax your neck. Repeat 2-3 times.
Put your fists on your chin and press them for a few seconds on your fists. Repeat 2-3 times.
Exercise for counter resistance: hands in the "lock", place on the forehead. Press with palms on the forehead and forehead on the palms, hold for a few seconds. Repeat 2-3 times.
Also with palms on the back of the head.
Likewise, putting your palm on the side of your head. Tilting the head to the side, showing resistance with the hand.
Also, palm on the temple area. Turning the head to the side, showing resistance with the hand.
I.P. - the arms are bent at the elbows, the palm is placed on the palm, at the level of the chin. Reach for the palms alternately with the forehead, chin, right ear, left ear. Repeat 1 time.

Exercise therapy-FIVE MINUTE IN CHARACTERISTIC OSTEOCHONDROSIS

I.P. - sitting, arms along the body. Raising your arms up - inhale, lowering your arms - exhale. Repeat 2-3 times.
I.P. - the same. Raising and lowering the shoulders with tension. Repeat 4-6 times.
Sitting, palms to shoulders. Circular movements in the shoulder joints. 5 times in each direction.
Sitting, palms to shoulders, elbows to the sides. Bring your elbows in front of you, tilt your head forward, round your back - exhale; take your elbows back, bend in the chest, head straight - inhale. Repeat 3-4 times.
Standing, arms along the body. Tilt the torso to the right, sliding the palm down the leg as you exhale. Then the other way. Repeat 2-4 times in each direction. This exercise can be done while sitting.

Exercise therapy-FIVE MINUTE IN LUMBAR OSTEOCHONDROSIS

I.P. - lying on his stomach. The arms are bent at the elbows and pressed to the body, the legs are straight. Raise the upper body on straight arms, look to the right - to the left with a turn of the head. Return to ip, relax. Repeat 2-3 times.
The arms are extended forward, the legs are straight. "Crawl" with hands, with raising the body. Repeat 4-6 times.
I.P. - too, "Brass" with his hands. Repeat with each hand 4-6 times.
Brushes under the chin, crawling "on bellies", alternately pull the knee to the elbow. Repeat 4-6 times in each direction.
The same, legs are straight. Alternate lifting of the legs up, the toe "looks" to the floor. Repeat 4-6 times with each leg.
The arms and legs are straightened. At the same time, raise straight arms and legs up, linger for a few seconds, lower and relax. Repeat 3-4 times.

Adaptive physical education specialist Ekaterina Shishulina

Daily exercise of physiotherapy exercises is the most effective way of its therapy. At the initial stage of the development of the disease, regular exercise often allows you to completely abandon it. By strengthening the muscles of the back, the patient's well-being quickly improves - and the stiffness of movements disappears. The exercise therapy doctor is present at the first classes, tells you how to do the exercises correctly and dose the load.

In what cases exercise can help with chest osteochondrosis

Neurologists, vertebrologists refer patients with thoracic osteochondrosis to an exercise therapy doctor immediately after the elimination of severe pain. The stage of the pathology is irrelevant. But it must be taken into account by the exercise therapy doctor when drawing up a set of exercises. The more pronounced the damage to the intervertebral discs and vertebrae, the more carefully physical activity is dosed.

Physiotherapy exercises, as a method of therapy, are especially useful in case of already developed complications of thoracic osteochondrosis. Exercise and daily exercise help get rid of, and persistent sensations. It is also recommended for patients with progressive disease.

The pictures show a decrease in the gap between the vertebrae in the thoracic region.

Training efficiency

Daily exercises help to increase the range of motion in the thoracic spine, eliminate muscle spasms. And after execution, the distance between adjacent discs and vertebrae increases. They stop squeezing the spinal roots, which allows you not to be afraid of the appearance of sharp, piercing pains. What positive changes are still taking place:

disappear, often arising from the infringement of the vertebral arteries;
not only the muscles of the thoracic region are strengthened, but also the entire back, as well as the neck and shoulder girdle;
ventilation of the lungs improves, which allows patients not to fear the appearance of pain during a deep breath;
blood circulation in the area of vertebral structures affected by osteochondrosis is accelerated, reserves of nutrients are replenished;
the correct posture is formed, the physiological curves of the spine are restored.

Physiotherapy exercises are shown not only for patients with osteochondrosis. They are recommended for people who are at risk of premature disc destruction. As a rule, their work is associated with a long stay in one position of the body.

General rules of remedial gymnastics

Only compliance with all the rules will help to achieve the expected result. This is due to irreversible changes in the discs and vertebrae that have already arisen in the thoracic region. It is necessary to dose the load in such a way that the strengthening of the back muscles does not cause further destruction of the vertebral structures. You should adhere to the following medical recommendations:

do a warm-up before training, and after it - stretching;
increase physical activity gradually, as the muscle corset builds up;
completely eliminate any sudden movements that provoke micro-trauma to the discs;
do it every day, and skip workouts only because of poor health.

During classes, you need to listen to the sensations that arise. Pain, shortness of breath, dizziness become signals to stop exercising. And if certain movements lead to a pleasant sensation of muscle stretching, then they need to be done more often - in 2, and sometimes in 3 approaches.

Warm up before exercise

Before physical therapy classes, the same warm-up is carried out as before any sports training. You need to walk around the room, raising your knees high, perform shallow squats, turns to the sides, bends forward and backward with a small amplitude. With sufficient physical training, exercise therapy doctors recommend doing stretching movements both at the beginning and at the end of classes.

A set of exercises for osteochondrosis of the thoracic region

The first lessons do not last longer than 15-20 minutes. The muscles of the back must adapt to the arising loads, so the simplest exercises must be performed first. In the absence of discomfort, increased mobility of the thoracic region, you can increase the training time to 30-40 minutes. And the doctor of exercise therapy will include complex, but also more, in the treatment complex.

Sitting on a chair

Patients with chest osteochondrosis will not need a stool, but a chair. When performing some exercises, it is required to focus on his back:

sit in such a way that the shoulders and upper back are tightly pressed against the back of the chair. Try to bend back, arching the lower back, and then lean forward shallowly;
sit up straight, put your hands on your shoulders. Try to lift them, resisting with your palms.

The number of approaches is from 5 to 10. Such exercises are often used for combined cervicothoracic osteochondrosis.

Lying on your back

With thoracic osteochondrosis of 2-3 degrees of severity, a small pillow will be required for exercise, which must be placed slightly above the lower back. What exercises are most effective:

bend your legs at the knees, rest your feet on the floor. Raise your shoulders, trying to keep your neck motionless;
straighten your legs, spread your arms to the side. Raise one hand, put it behind the chest, trying to bring it as close as possible to the floor surface;
straighten your legs, place your arms arbitrarily and, without using them, try to roll over first on one side, then on the other side.

Repeat the exercises 10-15 times. As the muscles strengthen, the use of the pillow should be abandoned.

Standing on all fours

It is convenient to do medical gymnastics in a standing position on all fours on a dense gymnastic mat. With thoracic osteochondrosis, the following exercises are usually included in the complex:

round your back, lowering your chin down, and then bend it, lifting your head up;
sit down without taking your hands off the floor, stretch in the lower back, take the original body position. Then straighten your legs, focusing on your arms, and again bend well.

Perform exercises 7-10 times. In the position of maximum tension of the back muscles, linger for 10-20 seconds.

For two

Paired gymnastic exercises are convenient to perform during workouts, which are carried out by an exercise therapy doctor. At home, you should take the help of a family member. What exercises are most beneficial for damage to the chest discs and vertebrae:

sit down, spread your legs wide, rest your feet on the feet of the parterre. Join hands, bend forward and backward in turn;
snuggle with your backs, make a grip with your elbows. Perform shallow bends without strongly straining the back muscles;
stand with your backs to each other. Pass an object, such as a ball, first from the right and then from the left.

Repeat the exercises 10 times. The effect of training is higher if the partner is about the same height and weight.

Dorsal muscle tension complex

After completing the main complex, it is imperative to do stretching exercises to strengthen, increase muscle elasticity, and adapt to subsequent loads:

sit on a chair, or better on a stool, wrap your arms around your chest, as if hugging. Try to continue to put your hands behind your back;

stand up, press your legs together, make bends, trying to touch your knees with your forehead;
lie down, bend one leg and bring it behind the other, trying to touch the floor with your knee. Repeat the exercise in the opposite direction.

The number of approaches is arbitrary. When doing stretching, usually only pleasant sensations arise, so they can be repeated up to 20 times.

Respiratory

Patients with thoracic osteochondrosis often breathe shallowly, which reduces the mobility of the costal-vertebral, sternocostal joints. The following exercises will help to increase the volume of air during inhalation:

sit up straight, wrap the lower part of the chest with a narrow towel or scarf. Stretching the fabric with your hands, take deep breaths. At the maximum tension point, hold your breath for 5 seconds;
sit down, raise your hands, interlocking your fingers in the lock. Inhale deeply to tighten the abdominal muscles. When exhaling, bend first to one side, then to the other side. Inhale again, reach up.

At the initial stage of training, you need to do the exercises about 5 times due to the high probability of dizziness. Gradually, the number of approaches should be brought to 10-15.

In the acute form of pathology

During relapse of thoracic osteochondrosis, acute pain occurs in the area of damaged discs. Any sudden, awkward movement can enhance it. Therefore, doctors often do not recommend practicing in the acute period. If the pain is moderate, then the following exercises are allowed:

lie on your stomach, stretch your arms to the side. Take a deep breath, slightly raise your head, arms. Hold this position for 5 seconds, exhale, take the starting position;
turn on your back, put your hands behind your head, stretch, straining the muscles of your back, neck, shoulder girdle;
lie on your stomach, stretch your arms along the body, relax. Try to bring the shoulder blades together only by tightening the muscles, and not by moving your arms or shoulders.

With an exacerbation of osteochondrosis, the exercises can be repeated no more than 5 times. In this case, the movements should be smooth, slightly slowed down, without jerks.

Stretching after class

During the period of remission, stretching after the main workout is successfully replaced by hanging on a horizontal bar, a crossbar for 5-10 minutes. You can also do the following exercises:

sit sideways, spread your legs a little, put your hands on your knees. Try to lean towards the back. When done correctly, the exercise should tighten the lateral muscles of the back. Repeat movements in the other direction;
in a sitting position with a straight back, inhale deeply, bending back, trying to bring the shoulder blades as close as possible. Hold this position for 5 seconds, while exhaling, return to the starting position;

standing on all fours, wrap your hand under the belly, pull to the side, performing twisting. Repeat the exercise in the opposite direction.

Strengthening the spinal muscles is facilitated by alternate and then simultaneous lifts of the arms and legs while lying on the stomach.

The main task for obtaining a positive result and improving the mobility of the spinal column is the regularity and systematicity of the complex.

Today, in medical practice, there are cases when osteochondrosis affects the young part of the population - less than 30 years old. The main point in the development of osteochondrosis is the deterioration of microcirculation. The spine is a trunk in which there are vertebrae, connected by tendons and muscles. Blood, metabolism and other processes that take place around the spine change during illness. The reasons are long-term static positions. This happens when a person sits at a table and a computer for a long time. Especially in this case, the cervical spine suffers.

The second reason is injury. Greater trauma is associated with problems in the lumbar spine. Osteochondrosis, as a disease, is a degenerative problem that develops constantly. By itself, it does not provoke pain. Pain syndromes appear against the background of osteochondrosis, and are associated with damage and irritation of the spinal roots that emerge from the spine. The space for the exit of the spine becomes very limited and it is its tightness that causes:

rib pain;
paresthesia of the extremities;
numbness of hands and feet.

The gastrointestinal tract often suffers, and during an exacerbation, even the smallest mobility provokes pain. When pain occurs in the arm, it is natural to want to treat the arm, but the underlying cause of the pain is actually higher.

Strong back muscle fibers are the key to a healthy spine. To strengthen them, you need to use a set of exercise therapy exercises.

The goal of gymnastics is to form a strong muscular corset, and only then will it be possible to forget about osteochondrosis of the thoracic region.

These symptoms appear in people who do not play sports and eat poorly. Incorrect posture during sleep, uncomfortable bed are other causes of osteochondrosis.

Exercise therapy is an important and very effective method of therapy.

Exercise development for chest osteochondrosis you need to entrust the doctor with exercise therapy. With the help of the Internet, of course, you can choose a workout, but if you choose the wrong course, the situation with the spine will only worsen.

Exercises during an exacerbation of thoracic osteochondrosis

Is exercise gymnastics allowed during an exacerbation? During an exacerbation, training is categorically contraindicated, but cervicothoracic osteochondrosis is a separate topic. With osteochondrosis, the remission phase is replaced by an exacerbation phase and then the acute pain becomes unbearable, so the patient is better off avoiding active movements, minimizing the load on the spine, and completely limiting sexual intercourse. During an exacerbation, only isometric, that is, static, exercises can be used. Exercises for osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine combined with the use of medications and other physiotherapy procedures. What is the purpose charging for chest osteochondrosis during an exacerbation:

reduce the level of pain syndrome;
strengthen muscle fibers;
eliminate a strong load on the spine in an upright position.

Classes can be done only in the period between bouts of acute pain. Perform the first lessons under the close supervision of a specialist. There are three main exercises that can be used during the acute phase of the disease.

First exercise:

Step 1. We sit down on a chair. Keep your back straight. The cervical spine should not perform any movements.
Step 2. Place two hands under the chin. The task is to press your chin on your hands, as if you want to lower your head down. Hands create resistance. Will be delayed for a few seconds. Lower your arms and relax.
Purpose of the exercise: the muscles of the anterior region of the neck are tense, but the spine is not involved.

Second exercise:

Step 1. Place your left palm on your right cheek.
Step 2. Press your palms on your hand, as if trying to turn your head to the right. But the movement itself is not done. Hold for a few seconds and slowly relax. Repeat on the other side.
Purpose: Tighten the lateral muscles of the neck. The main thing is to do the exercise in moderation and not try to achieve greater effect, making maximum efforts.

Third exercise:

Step 1. We sit down, back straight. Put your hands back on the back of your head, make a lock.
Step 2. Press your head on your hands, as if trying to throw your head back. Count to three. Relax and drop your arms. Repeat 3 times.
Purpose: Tighten the muscles of the back of the neck plus the shoulder girdle.

Exercises can be repeated in a circle in two rounds. The purpose of exercise is to strengthen muscle fibers. As soon as the acute stage of the disease ends, we change the complex.

Gymnastics during the period of improvement

People who lead an inactive lifestyle need to understand that it is impossible to cure osteochondrosis without physical exercise. Medicines, massages, and magnetotherapy will not help if the muscle fibers cannot support the spine in the anatomically correct position. Exercise therapy complex for chest osteochondrosis must be developed by a physician. Things to consider:

physical training of the patient;
stage and features of the disease.

The workout can be done at home, with or without an instructor. Clothes should be comfortable with elastic fabrics. What improvised means are used:

chair;
towel or scarf;
roller.

Any complex of physiotherapy exercises for cervicothoracic osteochondrosis should include three stages:

warm-up;
stretching.

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A set of basic exercises

The best way to start your workout is to take a hot bath or shower. When the body is relaxed, you can start doing the simplest exercise - a warm-up. There are quite a few complexesphysiotherapy exercises for cervicothoracic osteochondrosis... Regular training results in the spine regaining its original growth. Even three or two sessions a week have a lasting effect. Workout duration - 60 minutes:

Legs hip-width apart. Bend your knees and raise two arms up. We take a breath, with an exhale we bend to the right - exhale and with an inhale we go upstairs. As we exhale, we go down to the left and rise as we inhale - our hands look at the ceiling. Repeat. At the same time, the pelvis must remain in place.
Stand up straight (this exercise can be done while sitting), take a deep breath and draw in your stomach. At the same time, raise the chest as high as possible. Hold in this position for a few seconds and then exhale smoothly. The exercise cannot be done at a fast pace so that there is no oversaturation of blood with oxygen.
With a deep breath, raise your arms up. Stretch into the sky for a few seconds and slowly, with an exhalation, descend down. Tailbone under you, roll your lower back to the middle, cross your arms, hug your torso. Pull the press fully under you and release the air from the lungs.
Spread your legs a little wider, bend your knees. Tighten the press and, as you exhale, begin to make circles with the pelvic region. The ribcage should remain in place. Make the circles in different directions. Inhale and exhale uniformly. This exercise works the deep muscles that hold the intervertebral discs.
Spread your legs wide, tilt forward, connect the shoulder blades, take your head back. The back should be straight. Then straighten up, press your chin to your neck and, with an exhalation, curl your back. Repeat several times.
To warm up the shoulder girdle, you can make several circular movements with the shoulders back and forth. Try to raise the clavicle up to the ears.
Pose "triangle". We get on all fours, hands at shoulder level, fingers look forward, knees bent at an angle of 90. We bend in the lower back, bring the pelvis and buttocks back and up, bend the back. Straighten your knees, try to reach the floor with your heels. Stay in the pose for one minute. Relax.
We sit on the floor, pull our legs forward. We make turns of the body to the right and left. Do not bend your back. You can help yourself with your hands.

At the slightest painful sensations, we stop classes. Exercise should be enjoyable and comfortable. It is worth training every day, but it is better not to start doing more complex exercises without first consulting a specialist.

Advantages and disadvantages

As recent studies show, gymnastics for chest osteochondrosis brings better results than taking medications and other physiotherapy procedures.

The benefits of physical education:

improves the elasticity and mobility of the thoracic region;
a muscle corset is formed;
improved respiratory function;
posture improves;
the motor function of the vertebrae develops;
metabolism in tissues is normalized;
the muscle tissue of the shoulder girdle is being developed;
the respiratory muscles are strengthened;
swelling disappears;
the natural curvature of the thoracic region is restored;
neck mobility increases;
increased blood circulation and lymph flow.

It is thanks to these qualities that, by regularly performing exercises, the pain syndrome will decrease. But not all exercises are beneficial for osteochondrosis. Exercises to stretch the spine and those that increase the distance between the vertebrae are considered the most effective. What exercises should be agreed with your doctor:

power;
to stretch the spine;
to improve breathing.

The disadvantages of such gymnastics are very insignificant:

waste of personal time;
improper exercise can worsen the situation;
the result is noticeable only after the expiration of time;
classes should be regular to achieve the effect;
in the first stages, the appearance of pain is possible;
you cannot change the set of exercises yourself.

Performing exercises daily, you can forget about osteochondrosis for a long time. If there is no improvement, it is possible that the wrong execution technique has been chosen.

Contraindications

Classes on the developed course of physiotherapy exercises are one of the necessary methods of therapy for diseases of the musculoskeletal system. But there is a group of people who such training can only harm:

patients with pathologies of the vestibular apparatus;
patients who have recently undergone surgery;
hypertensive patients;
people with neurological diseases.
You should also avoid physical activity with such diseases,
glaucoma
arrhythmia;
impaired coordination of movements;
severe myopia;
increased intraocular pressure;
severe posture disorders;
swelling in the spine.

If the patient begins to feel dizzy during the lesson and nausea appears, it is better to refuse physical education.

Finally

The effect of exercise in chest osteochondrosis depends on the stage of the disease. It happens that a positive result is visible immediately after the first lesson, sometimes it takes weeks, or even months. The main thing is to do the exercises correctly and systematically. A few helpful tips:

it is worth starting with minimal loads;
with a small range of motion;
we conduct classes slowly;
for the best effect, dynamic and static exercises should be alternated, and loads with rest;
during classes, it is important to monitor the correctness of breathing;
relax muscles regularly;
you can not practice on an empty stomach or after a hearty dinner;
during an exacerbation, classes can be done for those departments that are healthy.

In the treatment of most ailments of the back, physiotherapy exercises (exercise therapy) and gymnastic elements are effectively used. Complex exercises have a positive effect on the condition of the ridge. Exercise therapy helps especially well in osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine. The main thing to remember is that special exercises must be coordinated with your doctor.

The approach to the treatment of osteochondrosis should be comprehensive. This will allow for a complete recovery. In this regard, along with the use of medicines, physiotherapy exercises are widely used.

The action of exercise therapy is as follows:

strengthening the muscles of the back, which accompanies correct posture;
restoration of the normal state of the spine, the return of its natural curves;
strengthening the pectoral muscles, as well as the tissues of the shoulder girdle.

It is worth noting that therapeutic exercises make it possible to form a strong muscle corset that can support a weakened spine. In addition, exercise therapy together with special gymnastics helps to improve the mobility of the cervicothoracic spine.

Note! Therapeutic gymnastics removes tissue congestion, improves blood circulation and relieves pain in the cervical and thoracic vertebrae.

Exercises

Physiotherapy and gymnastics usually include strengthening the muscles of not only the thoracic region, but also the cervical. The main thing is not to overwork the spine during an exacerbation of osteochondrosis (it is better to use medications), but to exercise when the disease is in remission.

All exercises are aimed at reducing muscle tension and strengthening the muscles of the back in the upper section. Movements are performed lying on a surface of medium hardness (bed, floor).

Press the torso to the floor, put your arms along the body. Slowly raise the upper spine and hold for 5-7 seconds. Then return to the previous position. Repeat 4-8 times.
The torso is in a horizontal position. You need to raise your head and stretch your chin towards the ceiling. If possible, it is recommended to stand in this position for a short period of time. Do 10 reps.
The head is raised, the neck is tense, the arms are raised up, and the chest stretches forward. Tighten your muscles as much as possible, and hold out in this position for 5 seconds. Do 7 exercises.

The listed movements enable the back muscles in the thoracic region to get stronger, and also tighten the cervical muscles.

The exercise therapy complex for osteochondrosis of the thoracic and cervical regions can be performed not only lying down. There are many movements that are recommended to be done while standing. To do this, put your feet shoulder-width apart, tilt your head forward, and stretch your chin to your stomach, that is, arch your back. After 5 seconds of being in this position, you need to straighten up, throwing your head back, and spread your shoulders to the sides.

Note! Such an exercise involves the cervical, thoracic, and also the shoulder girdle. It is worth repeating the actions 5 times, and then increase the number of approaches daily.

Another effective exercise of physical therapy for thoracic and cervical osteochondrosis is the movement of the shoulders. It consists in the fact that in turn you need to reach out with your shoulder to the earlobe. Repeat 9 times, and on exercise 10, raise both shoulders at the same time, then lower and relax.

While standing, you can do side bends with the upper part of the spine. Circular movements of the shoulders are encouraged, first forward and then back. In addition, in the "standing" position, it is recommended to do the arching of the ridge in the thoracic region. To do this, you need to stand straight, with your hands propping up the area just below the shoulder blades and, pushing yourself in the back, bend. Repeat 5-7 times.

There are a large number of exercises that allow you to strengthen the muscle corset in the thoracic region.

Lie face down, spread your arms to the sides. Take a deep breath - lifting the chest above the floor. At this time, bend your legs at the knees, and try to hold them with your hands for the calves. In this state, spend 10-15 seconds. Exhale - a slow return to the starting position. Repeat 3-5 times.
Kneel down, then rest your hands on the floor. Inhale - raise your head up, bend your back as much as possible (5-10 seconds). Exhale - slowly lowering the head and arching the back upward (5-10 seconds). Do at least 5 exercises.
Lie on your stomach, relax. Slowly pull your knees to your chest, raise your upper spine, wrapping your arms around your legs. In this position, linger for a quarter of a minute. Return to the starting position and repeat the exercise 5 more times.
Lying on your back, raise your left arm and right leg. In this case, the thoracic region should come off the floor. Performing the movement, you must try to touch the heel with your palm. Do the same with the right arm and left leg. Repeat 10 times.
Close your hands in the lock and place under your head. The legs are bent at the knee joints. It is necessary to raise the upper spine and try to reach the knee with your elbow. Do 7 reps.

Such exercises are aimed at strengthening the muscles of the back and chest. If you follow them, adhering to the instructions, there should be no discomfort. In case of painful sensations, it is recommended to interrupt classes until the condition normalizes. Doing exercise therapy, enduring pain, is impossible. This can damage the spine.

Important! Everyday classes of special physical education prevents the emergence of new exacerbations. In addition, exercise therapy unloads the back, returning mobility to the thoracic region.

Exercise to stretch the muscles and relieve muscle spasms

One of the leading causes of pain in the thoracic region is severe tension in the soft tissues. It occurs due to inflammation of the pinched roots. The muscle spasm significantly increases the existing compression between the vertebrae. Therefore, there are special exercises to help relax the muscles.

Lying face down on the floor, you must try to connect the shoulder blades. In this case, the muscles in the shoulder girdle and thoracic back should be strained. Hold in this position for ¼ minutes, then relax and return to the starting position.
Lie on your stomach, spread your arms to the sides. Inhale - gently raise your head and shoulders above the floor (hold for 5 seconds). Exhale - slowly return to the starting position.
Kneel down, arms out to the sides. You need to slowly lean forward, winding the upper limbs back. Repeat 5 times.

Note! In the treatment of chest osteochondrosis, it is necessary to use a complex of exercise therapy, which includes exercises to strengthen the muscles and techniques aimed at eliminating muscle spasm. In this case, you can quickly achieve recovery.

Physiotherapy

Degenerative processes in the vertebrae contribute to stagnation in tissues, disrupting blood circulation. In addition, poor chest mobility interferes with normal breathing. In this case, remedial gymnastics helps.

Lie on the floor, put a roller or rolled towel under your back. Close your hands in the lock and place under the back of the head. Inhale - bend as much as possible, then exhale and return to the position you started with. Do 6 reps.
Rest the upper part of the spine against the back of the chair. Raise your hands up and slowly place them under the back of the head. First, bend your back back, and then bend forward. Do 7 of these exercises.
Become straight. Raise one hand up, place the other on the belt. Without jerking, make bends to the sides, stretch as much as possible, first to one side, then to the other, in order to well stretch the muscles in the thoracic region.

Remedial gymnastics helps to normalize breathing. In addition, exercise helps to stretch the muscles and relieve soft tissue spasms.

Contraindications

Exercise and medical gymnastics helps to significantly alleviate the condition with the development of osteochondrosis. The main thing is to understand that the complex of exercise therapy is established by the doctor, taking into account the individual characteristics of the course of the disease. In addition, physiotherapy exercises and gymnastics have a number of contraindications:

osteochondrosis in the stage of exacerbation;
high blood pressure;
pain in any part of the spine;
problems with the vestibular apparatus;
cardiac pathology (arrhythmia);
disturbances in the coordination of movements caused by diseases of the nervous system;
the initial period of rehabilitation after surgery.

Important! Exercise therapy and therapeutic exercises should be performed only in good health. If you experience any discomfort (dizziness, muscle pain, nausea), it is recommended to temporarily abandon the set of exercises.

Exercise therapy and gymnastics for osteochondrosis of the thoracic region helps to improve blood circulation in damaged tissues, relieve swelling and stagnation. Exercises make it possible to return mobility to the vertebrae, to reduce compression in them. The main thing is to remember that before starting a complex of health-improving measures, you need to consult a doctor. In addition, it is important to make sure that there are no contraindications to exercise therapy.

Osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is not as common as a disease of the cervical or lumbar spine. Changes in the vertebrae in this part mainly occur as a result of any kind of injury. Often, the patient cannot independently determine the disease, because complicated signs of osteochondrosis are similar to diseases of the internal organs.

Osteopaths believe that gymnastic exercises for thoracic osteochondrosis are a powerful effect on the disease. In addition, exercising at home has a preventive effect on the likelihood of relapse. However, if the disease has progressed and is in a severe stage, it must be treated immediately, and other drug treatment in combination is added to the exercise therapy, which is prescribed for osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine.

Distinctive features of exercise therapy for osteochondrosis of the spine over other methods of treatment

The main goal of exercise therapy for osteochondrosis of the thoracic region is to eliminate spasms of the intervertebral joints, muscles and increase the amplitude of the patient's movement. The difference between exercise therapy and other methods of therapeutic therapy consists in the following provisions:

Exercise allows you to relieve tightness of muscle tissue, eliminates the vertebral syndrome of tense muscles;
Exercises for thoracic osteochondrosis help to relieve pain and get rid of it altogether;
Exercise for chest osteochondrosis is aimed at reducing the likelihood of a complicated course of the disease as a result of getting rid of muscle myofixation;
Exercise helps to improve the functioning of the respiratory organs. Indeed, often a deep breath of the patient provokes the onset of spasm and therefore the person breathes superficially;
In parallel, gymnastics with osteochondrosis of the thoracic region is aimed at strengthening the spinal muscles. The patient is advised to wear a special corset that helps to hold the muscles and thereby relieves some of the load on the intervertebral discs;
A set of exercises for thoracic osteochondrosis is aimed at correcting and restoring a straight back. The corrected spinal bend reduces the pressure on the vertebral column, as a result of which the pain decreases, the disease goes into a state of remission;
Sometimes the thoracic form of osteochondrosis turns into the cervicothoracic. This is due to the fact that the thoracic region is the most mobile, the inflammation spreads higher to the neck. In this case, the exercise is aimed at restoring blood circulation and blood pressure.

In order to consolidate the result obtained, it is necessary to perform exercise therapy yourself at home. To perform, you need to know the general provisions so that the performance of gymnastics does not harm:

Exercise for osteochondrosis of the thoracic region is carried out at least in the morning and in the evening;
Doing gymnastic exercises at home is possible only in the remission phase;
Each exercise must be performed smoothly, with slow movements, so as not to damage the diseased area;
Therapeutic exercises for thoracic osteochondrosis are performed with maximum stretching, but if discomfort occurs, you need to stop and repeat it later;
The speed and rhythm of execution should increase little by little, increasing the number of approaches every day;
When performing the exercise, you need to feel every vertebra, every muscle stretch, otherwise the exercises will not be so useful;
All the recommended exercises for different muscle groups do not need to be done right away. With the first approach, you need to pay attention to one muscle group, with the second lesson to another group.

Preparatory stage

In order to prescribe the most effective exercises for the treatment of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region, you need to consult a doctor. The doctor, taking into account the complications of the disease, taking into account the physical fitness of the patient, will select the appropriate exercises. Exercise therapy in the acute phase of the disease is carried out only under the supervision of a doctor.

Before starting, it is imperative to stretch your muscles. Preparation will help to minimize the pain when stretching your muscles. The preparatory stage includes:

Taking a warm shower to relax muscle tissue;
Gentle back massage to relieve muscle blockage;
Carrying out a warm-up to warm up the muscles, which includes walking, swinging your arms.

A set of exercises for the acute phase of osteochondrosis of the thoracic region

Physical education with this form of chest osteochondrosis is aimed at relieving an attack of acute pain. Classes for unloading the vertebrae should be lightweight.

Lie on your stomach, stretch your arms to the sides. Raise your hands with your head slightly. You should try to hold this position for 5-10 seconds. Then return to the starting position (NP), rest. Repeat the lesson 5-8 times;
Roll over with your back, stretch your arms behind your head. Pulling your shoulders back, stretch as much as possible until you feel tension in all muscles;
Take a position "lying on the left side" and press your legs to your stomach. Slowly straighten your right leg and lift it to full muscle tension. Fix it in this position for half a minute. Return to the NP, rest, roll over to the other side and repeat the exercise by analogy. The number of repetitions is 3-5 times;
Get on your knees and lock your arms along your legs. When inhaling, you need to spread your arms to the sides and take them to your back, trying to close your shoulder blades. At the same time it is necessary to tilt the body down. When you exhale, return to the NP;
Take a supine position. Put a small roller under the lower back. When inhaling, you need to tighten your abdominal muscles for 7-10 seconds, then exhale. When performed, heat spreads through the muscles, which means that the exercise technique is performed correctly;
Take a supine position. Then it is necessary to simultaneously raise both legs above the head and try to touch the floor with the toes. Keep your knees straight;
Take a kneeling position. The back should be bent upward as you exhale, and the head should be kept raised. The spine should be flexed until a feeling of tension in the muscles. Repeat 5 times with a break;
Take a kneeling position. Give up. With an inhalation, raise your arms up and tilt your body forward. When exhaling, lean on your heels. Repeat 3 times.

An approximate set of exercises for osteochondrosis of the spine

When performing exercises on a surface with a slope, the spine is stretched and the pinching of the nerve roots goes away. Next, a set of exercises is prescribed, which is aimed at stretching and relaxing the muscles of the chest.

Exercise therapy for osteochondrosis of the thoracic region in remission

With better health, exercise therapy for chest osteochondrosis becomes more active and energetic.

Take a standing position in a T-shaped pose. Slightly bringing the shoulder blades together, you need to turn the body left and right. The pelvis and legs are in a fixed position. Each position takes 20-30 seconds;
In the "standing" position on the exhale, gently lower the head down, without touching the chest with the chin. Hands need to catch on the calves. When inhaling, draw in the abdominal muscles, trying to lower the torso as low as possible. Fix this position for 10 seconds and gradually straighten;
Take a prone position. Swing your arms to the left and right, then raise them while inhaling and bring them behind your back, connecting the shoulder blades. At the same time, bend your legs and take them closer to the wrists. Fix the position for 10 seconds, then smoothly return to the NP;
Take the "standing on all fours" position. When exhaling, bend your back upward, while inhaling, return to the NP. Linger in each pose for 10-15 seconds;
When standing, hold the stick behind your back with your hands. Then make turns with the body and neck left and right, springing a little;
Take a sitting position on a chair and keep an even posture. Wrap the chest with a towel or long cloth. Pulling on the ends of the towel, take a deep breath, then hold your breath for a couple of seconds. Repeat 7-10 times;
Hook your fingers with a lock or hook your wrist with your other hand, extending your arms up. With a deep breath, tighten the muscles of the chest. When exhaling, turn left and right. When you inhale again, take the starting position.

An approximate set of exercises for osteochondrosis of the thoracic region in remission

Conditions under which exercise therapy is not allowed

Acute manifestation of symptoms of osteochondrosis;
Heart disease, such as arrhythmia, hypertension;
Diseases of the nervous system, in which motor coordination is impaired;
Relapses of chronic diseases;
Increased body temperature;
Increased intraocular pressure;
Severe fatigue;
Recovery after surgery.

For the prevention of thoracic osteochondrosis, simple recommendations should be followed:

When working on your feet for a long time, do not shift. You should stand upright on two legs at the same time, then the weight is distributed evenly over the entire spine;
You need to try to stop slouching. In a hunched over person, muscle and spinal blood supply is disrupted. Subsequently, such a habit leads to a curvature of the spine;
When working for a long time in a sitting position, you do not need to take your legs off the floor. Feet should completely touch the floor. In the meantime, the spine must be kept parallel to the back of the chair and the shoulders must be relaxed.

Exercises for osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine help to improve the mobility of the spinal corset, deep breathing. In addition, exercise therapy for thoracic osteochondrosis is aimed at developing the muscles of the thoracic spine.