Hernia is one of the most common surgical diseases. It can be diagnosed in everyone, regardless of gender and age, and has different shapes and sizes. Spinal hernia is a very common disease of the musculoskeletal system. Although not all manifestations of the disease are considered dangerous, the disease significantly reduces the quality of life and can lead to disability. The treatment of spinal hernia using the Bubnovsky method, which pays special attention to special exercises, has proven itself well.
Who is Bubnovsky
Candidate of Medical Sciences Bubnovsky Sergey Mikhailovich , professor, author of books telling about alternative principles of healing the body. Bubnovsky has developed a fundamentally new physical education and health system that helps restore the musculoskeletal system without surgery or medications. In addition to performing exercises, the technique provides for a therapeutic consultation.
Dr. Bubnovsky’s methods are suitable for people of all ages
The technique involves classes with people of any age, from children to elderly patients .
Bubnovsky himself once suffered a back injury and, with the help of gymnastics, completely recovered when doctors predicted immobility for him. So he developed a system of classes for other people.
Bubnovsky’s gymnastics: methods and principles of their action
Bubnovsky’s therapeutic gymnastics includes several important points that cover a set of gymnastic exercises:
- correct breathing . An important condition for the correct implementation of Bubnovsky’s exercises is deep breathing, in which all cells are sufficiently saturated with oxygen;
- proper nutrition and water balance . For the technique to be effective, a person must consume at least a liter of water per day, exclude foods rich in salts, carbohydrates, and fats;
- water procedures . They are a mandatory stage of therapeutic exercises. Provide a cool shower or wiping with a cold towel.
All Bubnovsky’s treatment methods are based on the principles of kinesitherapy - the science of movement, which includes massage, cold rubdowns or douches.
In addition, there are two types of gymnastics:
- adaptive (for beginners) . Involves adaptation of the body to physical activity, promotes kneading of muscles, and helps eliminate pain syndromes;
- articular _ It is the next stage when the muscles and body are able to tolerate more intense loads and complex exercises. At this stage, it is expected to increase the mobility of joints, including vertebral ones.
Muscle development in Bubnovsky style should occur in the order of warming up from bottom to top:
- the first stage is the development of the muscles of the feet, both legs, and pelvic area;
- second - warming up the abdomen, chest, back;
- the third - shoulder joints, neck, head.
The principle of such a warm-up is to force the blood to move from the legs to the head with the same activity as in the opposite direction.
Important! For each person, a special set of exercises is developed, which takes into account the characteristics of his life, type of employment, nature of pain and existing diseases.
A general set of exercises in difficult situations may not be effective enough, so personal consultation with a doctor is of great importance.
The effectiveness of exercises also depends on important factors : regularity and execution at a moderate pace. As the body adapts to exercise, the load should be gradually increased.
Video: “Bubnovsky’s technique for spinal hernia”
Auxiliary treatments
People with a high level of toxins in the body complain of back pain.
Therefore, as auxiliary measures, Bubnovsky recommends using therapeutic massage, sauna therapy or Russian bath and fasting. Massage can only be prescribed and performed by a specialist. At the same time, Bubnovsky notes the benefits of self-massage of the feet and fingers; according to his theory, such procedures have a beneficial effect on the joints.
Many doctors are against prescribing bath procedures. This is due to the fact that it is easier to prohibit than to teach a person to use something correctly. Bubnovsy advises to adhere to the following principles and enjoy bath procedures:
- A person loses about 2 liters of water per day, so when visiting a bathhouse you need to drink fruit juice or water.
- Any thermal procedure must end with cooling. In this case, heating of the body should be slow and long-lasting, and cooling should be immediate and short-term.
- Sick people should set the temperature in the range of 80-90 degrees and not exclude cooling with water.
The methods of this doctor are recognized not only in Russia, but throughout the world. His treatment is truly effective, but only if the procedures are not stopped when relief occurs and laziness is not allowed to take over.
Bubnovsky’s gymnastics for hernia
The Bubnovsky system of exercises for spinal hernia helps to reduce hernial formation, reduces pain, and improves general condition.
The essence of the exercise technique for hernia is as follows::
- complete relaxation of muscle fibers . This relieves inflammation, swelling, pinched nerve endings leading to pain;
- working out all (including deep) muscles . Blood circulation and metabolism in pathological areas improves;
- stretching muscles and spine . Increases muscle elasticity, straightens the spinal axis, and returns the vertebrae to an anatomically determined location;
- strengthening the muscular framework of the entire spinal column . It is achieved through exercises not only to strengthen the muscles of the abs, pelvis, back, but also through the use of legs and arms.
The Bubnovsky system of exercises involves working the deep back muscles
Important! The main condition of therapeutic gymnastics according to Bubnovsky is the complete absence of medications. This determines the effectiveness of the exercises, and a decrease in pain usually appears after several sessions.
Indications for use
Bubnovsky’s therapeutic exercises are aimed at improving the motor ability of joints and are indicated in the following cases:
- for any pathologies of knee joint mobility;
- with impaired mobility of the spinal column;
- at the initial stages of arthrosis development;
- in the presence of destructive processes in the vertebrae at the initial stage of their formation.
In addition, exercises are effectively used at the recovery stage after diseases associated with inflammation, as well as after injuries and damage during the rehabilitation stage.
At what stage can Bubnovsky gymnastics be performed?
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Bubnovsky gymnastics can begin to be performed at the first stage of development of the pathological process . Even with minor pain, it is necessary to perform exercises so that the disease does not develop further.
You can perform gymnastics already at the first stage of intervertebral hernia
If there is an inflammatory process, you should first relieve the inflammation, and then you can begin to perform gymnastic exercises.
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What are the consequences?
In the absence of therapy, pain can become permanent, and the hernia will increase, increasing pain and leading to serious, sometimes irreversible, consequences: strangulation of the hernia, urinary incontinence, paralysis of the lower extremities and, ultimately, inevitable surgical intervention. You should avoid taking painkillers on your own, as they will only temporarily mask the clinical picture of the disease.
But even if at the moment you are not experiencing obvious pain and discomfort in the lower back, you must always be on guard. Today, hernia is not only the fate of the elderly: it is increasingly encountered at the age of 25-30. You need to be especially careful if you are at risk:
- you have osteochondrosis;
- You lead a predominantly sedentary lifestyle;
- you have a curvature of the spine (scoliosis);
- You are overweight.
At the first suspicion of a hernia, you should immediately undergo examination and begin treatment.
Technique for performing Bubnovsky gymnastics for spinal hernia
When performing gymnastics for a herniated spine, you should adhere to the stages of performing this complex: relaxing the muscles, working them out, stretching, and so on.
There are different sets of exercises for each part of the spine.
For cervical hernia
For a herniated cervical spine, exercises are performed while sitting on a chair:
- your back should be straight and relaxed. You should raise your shoulders up, then lower them, applying force. Repeat up to eight times;
- you should turn your head eight times to the right (looking behind your back) and also in the other direction;
- tilt your head to one and then to the other shoulder. In this case, stretching the neck and raising the shoulder is not allowed. Repeat - eight times;
- tilt your head forward so that your chin reaches your chest. Repeat - eight times;
- tilting the head back, trying to understand the chin as much as possible. The exercise is also repeated eight times;
- pulling your neck and chin forward, you should tilt your head to one side and then to the other. Eight times.
Several effective exercises for the neck
In addition to warming up on a chair, you can perform other exercises:
- half turns. In this case, you should turn your head to the side, stretch your neck and chin forward and make a half turn to the opposite shoulder. Likewise in the other direction. Perform turns eight times in each direction;
- bridge. The most common bridge is with a relaxed neck. At a more complex stage of the exercises (for experienced ones), you can perform it from a kneeling position, bending back and standing on the top of your head, swaying slightly.
Important! All exercises should be performed with relaxed neck muscles. Only in this case the exercises will be effective.
For thoracic hernia
A set of exercises for thoracic hernia includes the following basic exercises:
- standing. Feet at shoulder level, hands free. You should take a breath and raise your shoulders with bent elbows. Exhale - slowly lower your limbs;
- standing. The position does not change. Bend your elbows and place your palms on your shoulders. Inhale - you should stretch your elbows forward, exhale - start position;
- in the same position. Place your hands behind your back, clasping your palms together so that your thumbs are parallel to your spine. Inhale - press your palms against the vertebrae, move them down. Exhale - starting position;
- also standing. Inhale. Place your left hand behind your back, throw your right hand over your right shoulder back and clasp your left hand at the wrist. Exhale - starting position;
- lean on the table so that your elbows rest under your ribs. Leaning forward, you should stretch your back muscles, holding this position for seconds.
For a thoracic hernia, Bubnovsky’s exercises can also be performed with an expander . The expander is attached to the wall slightly above the eyes, and also at chest level:
- facing the wall. You should raise your arms (as when pushing a skier). Take the bands and move your arms down and back. Repeat 15 times;
- back to the wall. Take the bottom strips. Swing your arms, raising them to the eye line. Repeat - up to 20 times;
- facing the wall. Place your feet slightly wider than shoulder width, bend your knees slightly. You should take the lower ribbons and pull them towards the body.
Some complexes can be performed using an expander. Pay attention to how to perform them correctly
When performing the exercise, it is important to observe breathing technique.
For lumbar hernia
Bubnovsky’s treatment complex for lumbar hernia includes the following exercises:
- lying on your back. Raise your hands behind your head. Bend your legs, spread your knees. Inhale - rise up, exhale - lower;
- lying on your back. Inhale - raise your pelvis, move your knee joints. Exhale - lower;
- sitting on your heels. Inhale - while swinging your arms in a circular motion, rise up. Exhale - starting position;
- sitting on your heels. Place and press your palms to your stomach. Chest inhalation. Exhale through the chest - forcefully squeeze out the sound “pf” through pursed lips;
- lying on your side. Place your hand (located on the floor side) on the floor. Inhale. Pull your knees towards your chest. Exhale - starting position;
- lying on your stomach. Stretch your arms forward, palms on the floor. Raise your right arm and left leg at the same time, holding for 5 seconds at the top, relaxing at the bottom for 10 seconds. Likewise with opposite limbs. Alternately perform eight times.
All exercises should be performed up to twenty approaches (except the last one).
A few more exercises for problems in the lumbar region
For acute lower back pain, Bubnovsky recommends performing exercises on a large ball. Leaning your back on it, roll forward and back. It will be more effective if the ball is equipped with spikes.
Video: “10 exercises from Dr. Bubnovsky”
Charging for the elderly
Health-improving gymnastics for older people should take place 3 times a week, or daily. The choice of frequency of exercise depends on the health status and characteristics of the elderly person’s body.
All of the following exercises should be performed in a ventilated room:
- Push-ups from any high surface (table, chair, wall, etc.). Helps strengthen the spinal muscles. Perform the exercise 5-6 times.
- Holding the door handle, slowly squat . Your legs should reach a 90 degree angle. When performing the complex, do not forget to maintain your posture and breathe deeply. Repeat 5-10 times, 2-3 approaches.
- Lying on a bench, hands behind your head, smoothly raise your legs at an angle of 90 degrees, while not forgetting to breathe correctly. Perform 5-10 times in 2 approaches.
Contraindications
Despite the fact that the effectiveness of therapeutic exercises has been proven, there are contraindications in which any exercises are prohibited:
- oncological processes;
- blood diseases;
- mental instability;
- epilepsy;
- early period after surgery;
- diseases of the cardiac system;
- blood diseases;
- fractures;
- sprained tendons or ligaments.
Also, you should not perform exercises at a temperature during an acute inflammatory period..
