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2023 Author: Alfred Shackley | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 13:14
Ankylosing spondylitis is a disease in which the lower back hurts, since inflammatory processes occur in the spine and joints. Inaction can lead to stiff mobility of the spine and joints. It is worth paying attention to the fact that in the presence of inflammatory processes in the spine without timely treatment, ossification of joint particles can occur.
Symptoms of the disease
Lower back pain appears first. Osteochondrosis also has similar symptoms. After the diagnosis is made, specialists prescribe drug treatment. With ankylosing spondylitis, a person can change outwardly. The legs seem to be bent all the time, and the lower back is rather flat.
The very same ankylosing spondylitis is not common, and mainly men suffer from the disease. However, no scientist knows the real cause of the disease. However, there are suggestions that the immune system is malfunctioning and the body perceives its bones as enemies. Heredity plays a huge role.
It is worth knowing that it is impossible to get rid of the disease completely. Comprehensive treatment can bring results. Remedial gymnastics is an important element.
A set of special exercises will slow down the progression of such a serious ailment as ankylosing spondylitis and give strength. When treating, it is worth remembering that it is useful to engage in exercise therapy.
The principle of the impact of exercise on the problem
The most important thing in performing a set of exercises is to increase the mobility of the spine. Physiotherapy exercises will strengthen your back muscles and help maintain physical activity. A set of exercises selected by specialists will help strengthen your posture. In addition, the tone is normalized, the respiratory system is activated, and the patient's mood improves.
Every person who suffers from ankylosing spondylitis should allocate 40 minutes per day for exercise therapy. Even a cold shouldn't bother you.
Exercise in the morning should be the foundation of your exercise routine. As the inflammation becomes more active at night, morning exercises will help to overcome stiffness. The duration of exercise therapy in the morning is seven minutes. However, if you spend a lot of time in one position throughout the day, be sure to set aside another 7 minutes.
With ankylosing spondylitis, the main exercise therapy should be done once a day. At the same time, endurance develops, pain is overcome, the body becomes more flexible.
The mode of physical activity includes the implementation of exercises for the development of the respiratory system. With ankylosing spondylitis, this will make it possible to maintain the activity of the chest. This is done quite simply. During therapeutic exercises, draw in your stomach several times, and the inhalation itself should be done as if with the upper part of the chest.
As for the main activity, it is better to do it in the evening. It is possible between 18.00 and 21.00 hours.
It is important to remember that before developing flexibility, you need to do exercises with a slight weight, for example, with dumbbells. This will warm up the joints well, and the stretching will become less painful.
With ankylosing spondylitis, you can visit the pool, gym. Running, jumping and participating in any sporting events are not recommended. However, special stress on the spine must be avoided. If your back hurts a little, remember, pain that can be tolerated is okay.
With ankylosing spondylitis, aim at great work. Also, don't forget that the main thing is a positive attitude. Perform the set of exercises vigorously, use different torso bends, engage joints, do rotations.
In case of ankylosing spondylitis, visit doctors in a timely manner, since against the background of inflammatory processes in the spine, specialists can diagnose other diseases.
Also, patients are advised to undergo a course of massage. It can reduce pain syndromes in ankylosing spondylitis. During the day, do not slouch, but pull your chin up.
The main exercises of exercise therapy for ankylosing spondylitis
Sitting exercises:
- Raise your arms above your head, clasp your elbows, bend alternately in different directions. Do it five times;
- Raise your arms parallel to the floor, while grasping your elbows again. Make maximum side turns. Do it five times;
- Bring your arms down and hold them near your torso. Don't bend it. Do rotational movements with your shoulders 5 times back and forth.
Exercises in the supine position:
- Bend your knees. In this case, the hands should be near the body. Push your lower leg to the side, while trying not to unbend your knees. Do 5 times with each leg;
- Hold your hands near the body, or place them on the elbow joints. Bend over, while supporting the elbows or the back of the head. Do not lift your buttocks. Repeat 7 times.
Exercises lying on your stomach:
- Stretch your arms forward alternately, while also raising your upper body. Do it five times;
- Lift your torso and arms up, keeping your legs in place. Do it 6 times;
- Don't forget about squats. It is squats for ankylosing spondylitis that will be useful, but without stress on the spine. Do it 25 times.
At the end of physical therapy, get on all fours and round your back well, then bend over. The more times you do this, the better.
Treatment for ankylosing spondylitis should be comprehensive. Do not forget about proper nutrition, rich in vital micronutrients.
You should not do exercise therapy when:
- Serious heart disease;
- The presence of any tumor that grows in size;
- Skin lesions with discharge of pus;
- Bleeding and the presence of stones in the body.
These are the main contraindications for carrying out therapeutic exercises for ankylosing spondylitis.