Breathing Exercises: Exercises for the lungs also referred to as breathing exercises , are essential for improving lung function and promoting respiratory health. These exercises are intended to strengthen respiratory muscles, increase lung capacity, and enhance the body's ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. These breathing techniques are frequently used in medical settings: Diaphragmatic Breathing Pursed lip Breathing Segmental Breathing Diaphragmatic Breathing: The diaphragm , a dome-shaped muscle situated below the lungs, is used actively during diaphragmatic breathing, also referred to as deep belly breathing or abdominal breathing . By fully contracting the diaphragm, this technique focuses on expanding the lower part of the lungs, enabling deeper and more effective inhalation and exhalation. Technique: Look for a quiet location where you can sit or lie down. You can close your eyes to improve relaxation and focus. Put one hand on your upper chest and the other on
Cervical stenosis is a narrowing of the cervical spinal canal.
This narrowing of the spinal canal may result in compression of the spinal cord and/or the nerve roots and affect the function of the spinal cord or the nerve, which may cause symptoms associated with cervical radiculopathy or cervical myelopathy. Spinal stenosis may occur as a result of spondylosis (degenerative changes in the cervical spine) but can also be the result of traumatic (fractures and instability) and inflammatory conditions or caused by herniated discs or tumors. Cervical stenosis does not necessarily cause symptoms, but if symptoms are present they will mainly be caused by associated cervical radiculopathy or cervical myelopathy.
Clinical Features:
- Pain in neck or arms, radiating pain
- Weakness, stiffness or clumsiness in the hands
- Diminished or altered proprioception
- Leg weakness and pain
- Arm and leg dysfunction
- Difficulty walking
- Frequent falling
- Urinary urgency which may progress to bladder and bowel incontinence
Diagnostic Procedures:
X-rays of the cervical spine do not provide enough information to confirm cervical stenosis but can be used to rule out other conditions. Cervical stenosis can occur at one level or multiple levels of the spine, therefore an MRI is useful for looking at several levels at one time.Management for stenosis:
for increased severity of symptoms, decompression at cervical spine level is the only option. Patient must consult an Orthopedic surgeon for further treatment.Physiotherapy Management:
Nonoperative treatments, such as physical therapy management, are aimed at reducing pain and increasing the patient's function. Nonoperative treatments do not change the narrowing of the spinal canal but can provide the patient of a long-lasting pain control and improved function without surgery. A rehabilitation program may require 3 or more months of supervised treatment. Physical therapy helps in many ways to achieve daily activity without pain.According to condition, A physical therapy program may include
- Stretching exercises
- Postural re-education
- Scapular stabilization and strengthening of scapular, shoulder and neck muscles.
- Training of activity of daily living (ADL) and functional movements.
- Manual therapy
- Proper lifting, pushing and pulling techniques.
- Cardiovascular exercises for arms and legs
- Breathing Exercise
- Relaxation ( General/ local ) Techniques to overcome the pain
- Aquatic exercises
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