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The vertebral column (spine), together with
sternum and ribs, constitutes the skeleton of the trunk of the body. The
vertebral column makes up about two-fifths of the total height of the body
and is composed of a series of bones called vertebrae.
The adult
vertebral column typically contains 26 vertebrae.
7 cervical vertebrae --
in the neck region
12 thoracic vertebrae --
chest region
5 lumbar vertebrae --
supporting the lower back
5 sacral vertebrae (fused
together into one bone called sacrum);
4 coccygeal
vertebrae (fused into one or two bones called coccyx). Prior to the fusion
of the sacral and coccygeal vertebrae, the total number of vertebrae is
33.

Between adjacent vertebrae from the first vertebra to the sacrum are fibrocartilaginous intervertebral discs. Each disc is composed of an outer
fibrous ring consisting of fibrocartilage, called the annulus fibrosus and
an inner soft, pulpy, highly elastic structure, called nucleus pulposus.
The discs form strong joints, permit various movements of the vertebra
column and absorb vertebral shock. The intervertebral discs are subject to
compressional forces while performing the function of shock absorbers, the
discs between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae and between the fifth
lumbar vertebra and sacrum usually are subject to more forces than other
discs.
If the anterior and posterior ligaments of the discs become injured or
weakened, the pressure developed in the nucleus pulposus may be great
enough to rupture the surrounding fibro-cartilage. If this happens, the
nucleus pulposus may protrude posteriorly or into one of the adjacent
vertebral bodies. This state is called slipped disc.
Most often the nucleus pulposus slips posteriorly towards the spinal cord
and spinal nerve. This movement exerts pressure on the spinal nerves,
causing considerable, sometimes very acute, pain. When intra-abdominal
pressure is increased by coughing, sneezing or other movement, symptoms
are aggravated, and cervical muscle spasm may often occur. Neurologic
abnormalities may include decreased reflexes of the deep tendons of the
biceps and triceps and decreased sensation and muscle atrophy or weakness
in the forearm or hand.
Yoga
Treatment:
Complete bed rest is
necessary for a few days for fast recovery and healing. Complete
immobilization of spine is the safest and quickest route of healing and
recovery. The duration of immobilization required depends upon the degree
of injury. In the later stage yoga therapy should be applied, which
promotes the recovery.
Asanas in the
initial stage (Mostly backward bending asanas)
Makara Asana
Asanas later
stage –
Utthan Pada
Asana
Pavanamukta
Asana
Salabha
Asana
Bhujanga Asana
and
Supta-Vajra Asana
Pranayama
Anulom-Vilom and
Nadi shodhan
Beside the
above mentioned asana and pranayama practice of
yoga nidra,
concentration
and
meditation
gives the best result.
Asanas- Asana
removes rigidity and brings flexibility to joints and help correct bad
posture
Pranayama
-Breathing patterns can affect the spine in various ways, such as movement
of the ribs and changes in pressure within the chest and abdomen. Exhaling
can help relax muscles.
Relaxation and
Meditation- Relaxation provides a physiologic antidote to stress. Imaging
techniques may also be used. For example, imagining a movement before it
is actually performed makes it easier to move the muscles that are being
used.
By exercising
carefully, and by practicing a simple routine of exercise, breathing, and
meditation every day, you can help your back and neck become as strong and
healthy as possible.
See also:
Back Pain
Spondylitis
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Acupuncture
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Auriculotherapy
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Korean hand acupuncture
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Medical acupuncture
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Meridian therapy
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Sonopuncture
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Acupressure
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Alexander Technique
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Osteopathy
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Unani
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Traditional Chinese medicine
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Affirmations
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Affirmation Visualizations
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Applied kinesiology
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Apitherapy
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Aromatherapy
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Astrology
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Auriculotherapy
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Autogenic Training
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Fasting
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Chinese food therapy
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Homeo
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Exercise
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Organic Foods
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Home
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Hydrotherapy
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Minor surgery
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Nutritional healing
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Nutritional supplements
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Omega-3 fatty acid
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Organic Diet
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Orgonomy
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Orthomolecular medicine
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Pilates
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Plum
blossom (Chinese medicine)
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Polarity Therapy
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Prayer
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Psychosocial interventions
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Psychic surgery
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Bates
Method
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Biologically Based Therapies
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Bates Method
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Chinese food therapy
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Macrobiotic lifestyle
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Orthomolecular medicine
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Body-Based Manipulative Therapies
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Body
work or Massage therapy
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Breathing Techniques
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Integrative medicine
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Iridology
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Journaling
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Light
Therapy
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Magnetic healing
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Medical acupuncture
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Medical intuition
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Medical Qigong
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Meditation
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Sclerology
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Seitai
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Soil
bath therapy (Mrittika snan)
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Somapractic
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Support groups
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Suseunghwagang (meditation breathing)
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T'ai
Chi Ch'uan
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Tantra
massage
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Thalassotherapy
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Therapeutic horseback riding
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Theta
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Mega-vitamin therapy
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Meridian therapy
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Moxibustion
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Music
therapy
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Five
Elements
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Seven
star
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Trigger point
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Tui na
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Zang
Fu theory
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Meridian therapy
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Shiatsu
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