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How Do Lumbar and Cervical Hernias Form?
January 5, 2020
Okan Keleş
Between our vertebrae, there are disk structures responsible for shock absorption, providing mobility, and preventing the early deformation of spinal joints. In front of these disks is a wide and strong protective structure called the ALL (anterior longitudinal ligament), which prevents them from bending forward. Similarly, there is a structure called the PLL (posterior longitudinal ligament) that attaches to the disks longitudinally from the back, preventing them from bending backward. Especially in cases where the lordosis (curvature) of the lumbar and cervical regions decreases (lumbar-cervical flattening) and when bending forward, the disks tend to bend backward, creating a risk of pressure on the nerves passing through the channel behind the disks, like electrical cables. As the PLL narrows in the channel as it descends to lower levels, it cannot provide as much protection as the ALL in the front. Therefore, in situations where the lordosis decreases or when bending forward, the disks tend to bend backward, especially from the lateral side of the PLL, towards the nerves. If these bends do not return to their position when the position is corrected, this condition is called a Disk Hernia. If disk hernias grow large enough to press on the nerves, they cause complaints such as pain, numbness, loss of sensation, or loss of strength in the area where the nerve travels. From an osteopathic perspective, organ dysfunctions are also evaluated in the formation of disk hernias. Many disk hernias can be treated without surgery using manual therapy and osteopathy approaches. If you have similar complaints, consult your physiotherapist...
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Poor Sitting Postures
January 5, 2020
Okan Keleş
Among the pains experienced by people who spend most of their daily time sitting, such as office workers, the most common are neck and lower back-hip pains. Especially in those with asymmetrical sitting habits, sitting by putting the body weight on one hip over time causes decreased mobility in the sacroiliac joint (the junction of the hip and lower back-tail) and lumbar facet joints (the joints between the lumbar vertebrae), degradation of the surfaces of these joints, and osteoarthritis (calcification) over time. Asymmetric load and hypomobility (immobility) also impair the nutrition and properties of the discs. In addition, it affects the balance and health of soft tissue. The harms of poor sitting posture and hypomobility to both the musculoskeletal system and general health will be detailed in our future posts. In the meantime, take care of yourself, move around, and consult your physiotherapist for your complaints.
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Joint Pains in Office Workers
September 6, 2013
Okan Keleş
Today, a large number of office workers experience chronic pain over time in many joint areas, especially in the lower back, neck, and back regions. Due to reasons such as static posture, poor ergonomic conditions, and lack of exercise habits, joint pain that initially starts vaguely becomes more serious over time if not treated. Staying in the same position for a long time causes spasms in the muscles and the formation of hard-painful points (trigger points). The spasming muscle locks the joints in the area, causing blocks. These blocks lead to joint pain and, over time, to dysfunction (loss of function) of the joints. With manual therapy, these joint blocks are opened, and muscle spasms are treated using special relaxation methods. When the opened joint starts to perform its normal function, the pain and the feeling of difficulty in movement disappear.
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Are Back and Neck Pains Our Fate?
September 5, 2013
Okan Keleş
In daily life, back and neck pains are seen in almost everyone, and effective and quick results can be achieved with manual therapy. Especially in professions where people have to sit for long periods during the day or those who lead a sedentary (inactive) lifestyle, spinal problems are common. In these cases, pain and movement restrictions are often attributed to spinal disc herniations (slipped discs). In fact, if the disc herniations are not large enough to press on the nerves, they usually do not cause symptoms. Therefore, the majority of spinal pains are of mechanical origin. In individuals whose muscles are not strong enough to support the spine, those exposed to intense stress during the day, those with disturbed sleep patterns, and those who remain static for long periods during the day due to their work, pain caused by prolonged muscle contraction and the locking of facet joints in the spine due to immobility occurs. If this condition is not treated, it can become chronic and lead to other spinal problems. Today, manual therapy provides a fast, effective, and permanent treatment for these types of spinal problems without the need for any medication or device, surpassing all traditional methods.
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