on the contrary, a round back, which occurs due to an increase in the curves.
However, in addition to posture problems, a person can face even more serious problems. So, there are 3 types of diseases of the spine: congenital anomalies of the structure (they, fortunately, are quite rare), acquired diseases and injuries of the spine. Most often, people suffer from acquired diseases of the spine, and they can be cured or prevented with the help of fitness.
The most common diseases of the spine will be described below.

cervical spondylosis

This is a chronic disease of the spine, characterized by the growth of osteophytes along the edges of the vertebrae - bone growths in the form of spikes or beaks.
As a rule, the main cause of cervical spondylosis is age-related changes in the cervical spine. Knowledge workers, especially those who are forced to work daily sitting at a desk, suffer from it more often than others.
There is a misconception that osteophytes are salt deposits. However, in reality, the reason for their development is the degeneration of the ligaments connecting the vertebrae.

The cause of the development of the disease can also serve as an infectious-inflammatory process (osteomyelitis, etc.).

Symptoms of the disease

The main symptoms of the disease are pain in the back of the head, ears, eyes, and also in the shoulder girdle. The pain is felt regardless of whether the person is doing any physical work or is immobile.
Often there is a violation of the mobility of the neck and increased pain when trying to turn the head.
The patient also complains of discomfort and pain in the neck during sleep, the inability to take a comfortable position in which the pain would be felt less strongly. Often, pain in the neck causes sleep disturbance. An uncomfortable position of the head during sleep puts additional stress on the joints and ligaments of the cervical spine, which leads to increased pain.
The diagnosis is made on the basis of the study: when pressing on the back wall of the intervertebral joint, the patient feels pain, which increases if the head is tilted back a little. An X-ray examination is also carried out.
The disease proceeds in a chronic form with periods of exacerbation.

Treatment

During exacerbations, analgesics are indicated (they should be taken for 2-4 days), ultratonotherapy (the duration of the procedure is 10-20 minutes, the course of treatment is 10-12 procedures). Any physical activity, including sports, is prohibited.
After the pain attack ends and the patient becomes able-bodied again, it is necessary to start doing therapeutic exercises, which is the best remedy for this disease. Otherwise, the disease can become chronic.
Fitness is very effective for cervical spondylosis, but you should not expect quick results. In order to finally get rid of the disease, it may take several months of training. But after that, subject to preventive measures, you can be sure that the disease will not return.

Prevention

It is recommended to reconsider the lifestyle and, if possible, minimize situations that can lead to another exacerbation. So, for example, a person who is forced to spend a lot of time at a table or in front of a computer monitor can straighten his shoulders every 10-15 minutes, turn his head to the sides, and every 1-2 hours get up from his workplace and walk around the room 1 - 2 мин.

cervical sciatica

This is a lesion of the roots of the spinal nerves. The causes of the development of the disease are different: metabolic disorders, inflammation of the ligaments or muscles located near the nerve and pressing on it. In addition, cervical sciatica can develop with a herniated disc of the cervical spine.

Symptoms of the disease

The patient complains of severe pain in the neck, arms and fingers, which appears, as a rule, unexpectedly, with a sharp change in body position, most often when the head is tilted. It can be made less strong by gently tilting the head forward or to the side, but a bad movement, on the contrary, makes it even stronger.
cervical sciatica – болезнь невралгического характера.

Spreading the pain with cervical sciatica

Pain can also occur with an uncomfortable position during sleep, which often leads to awakening and insomnia. At the same time, waking up, a person complains of a stabbing pain in the neck and arms. In some cases, numbness of the hands and a decrease in muscle strength are also possible.
Многие больные отмечают, что боль with cervical sciatica появляется внезапно и так же внезапно проходит.
To make a diagnosis, check reflexes, sensitivity and muscle strength.

Treatment

During an exacerbation, you should reduce the load on the cervical spine, try not to tilt or turn your head (you can wear a neck brace for this). To relieve pain, take anti-inflammatory and painkillers.
After the cessation of pain attacks, exercise therapy is indicated.
In no case should you try to stretch the cervical vertebrae yourself, for example, try to lift yourself by the chin using some homemade device. The effect may be just the opposite.

Prevention

Sanatorium treatment, massage, mud baths are effective. In addition, it is necessary to identify and eliminate the cause of sciatica.

Chronic chest pain

Chest pain that occurs once or twice, with improper treatment or its absence, can become chronic. The cause of pain may be a violation of posture (especially a stooped back and a head tilted forward).
Predisposing factors for the development of the disease can be bronchial asthma and other lung diseases, therefore, before prescribing treatment, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive examination.

Slouching generally negatively affects the condition of the spine, since in this case the ligaments, muscles, nerve fibers and ribs withstand additional stress.
The disease most often affects people who are mostly forced to sit at work (drivers, etc.).

Symptoms of the disease

For a long time, the disease manifests itself only by increased stoop. Then the patient begins to complain of pain between the shoulder blades. Sometimes there is also pain in the shoulder girdle and occipital region. It intensifies when bending forward, to the side, with a deep breath. Over time, there is a decrease in the mobility of the thoracic region. spine.
При надавливании пальцем на остистый отросток больной ощущает боль в верхней половине грудного отдела позвоночника, причем нередко одновременно в нескольких местах, в том числе и в мышцах по обе стороны от spine.

Treatment

The patient should monitor his posture, keep his back straight. If he has to sit for a long time, every 30-40 minutes it is necessary to get up and warm up. Regular fitness classes give an excellent effect (it is recommended to perform exercises for the chest and thoracic spine). However, during the period of exacerbation, it is not recommended to engage in.

Prevention

It is recommended to perform a set of exercises to strengthen posture.

Acute sciatica

This disease is also known as "lumbago", or "lumbago". The disease affects middle-aged and elderly people, it is extremely rare in adolescents.
A lot of Russians suffer from lumbago. But, despite the fact that it is sometimes the cause of quite severe torment, rarely one of the sick goes to the doctor. Meanwhile, folk remedies - such as warming up the lower back - are far from always effective.

The disease begins abruptly, most often after tilting with a simultaneous turn to the side (the posture that is taken when cleaning snow), sometimes after other movements.
The causes of the disease are different. So, often this form of radiculitis is caused by mechanical changes in nerve fibers, muscles, joints, ligaments or in intervertebral discs.

Symptoms of the disease

The patient suddenly feels a sharp, as if shooting pain in the back. After that, he can no longer straighten up and freezes in the position in which he felt pain. However, this position does not alleviate the patient's condition: he continues to feel severe back pain, which can radiate to the thigh or buttocks.
Almost no posture gives relief, the patient can neither walk, nor stand, nor sit.

Posture recommended for shooting

Treatment

During an exacerbation, it is necessary to take a pose lying on your side or on your back with your legs bent, placing them on folded blankets. In this position, the muscles in the spine are most relaxed. Bed rest is recommended.
Pain is felt for several days, sometimes weeks. Then they pass without a trace.
With very severe pain, anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs are indicated. However, even without taking them, the pain subsides after a while and completely disappears.
After the acute period is over, you should gradually start doing gymnastics.

Prevention

Situations in which a large load on the spine is possible (lifting weights, etc.) should be avoided.

Chronic sciatica

The disease most often affects people between the ages of 35 and 65. It is preceded by regular bouts of low back pain, alternating with periods when the person feels well.
In the past, it was widely believed that chronic sciatica affects people whose work is associated with heavy physical exertion. However, recently it has been found out that this is not so: people who are forced to sit for a long time during work (for example, working at a computer) suffer from this disease no less than others.

One of the reasons for the development of chronic sciatica is a sedentary lifestyle, especially associated with sedentary work, as well as incorrect body position during work.

Symptoms of the disease

The disease proceeds with periodic exacerbations. A pain attack, as with a backache, can begin suddenly in any position. In this case, the patient, as a rule, knows about this, avoids such positions of the body and tries to take a position in which the pain subsides.
The mobility of the spine decreases, the patient hardly leans forward and to the sides. When pressing on the spinous process of the lumbar spine, the patient feels pain, which can radiate to the back of