Spiral Stabilization Exercises
The name might sound like something new-age and somewhat “alternative,” but Spiral Stabilization exercises have been used in Germany for more than two decades, and medical insurance covers the intervention.
But why consider spiral stabilization exercises in the first place? Here’s what they do:
- Improve your posture
- Relieve back pain
- Reduce the frequency of injuries
They’re particularly applicable when you suffer from one of the following conditions:
- Chronic back pain
- Sciatica symptoms
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Kyphosis
- Lordosis
However, spiral stabilization exercises are also used by sportsmen and women who want to improve their physical capabilities and be on top of their game, by pregnant women experiencing back pain, and by those who suffer from regular headaches and migraines.
Spiral Stabilization exercises are not strenuous, and they are suitable for people of all ages.
Muscle Chains Work Together to Relieve Stress on the Body
Although the theory behind spiral stabilization exercises involves a lot of detailed information about how muscles work together to support the body, a simple explanation is possible.
A lot of the aches, pains and stresses we feel come as a result of not using the muscles that are there to support the body properly. Bad posture is a simple example. Taken together, the muscles that support you work in a spiral pattern, hence the name given to this type of therapeutic exercise program.
What does Spiral Stabilization Treatment Consist Of?
If you go for this type of treatment, you will learn to perform a range of simple exercises that are done using an elastic cord that gradually increases resistance to activate the muscle chains we discussed above.
The program is not generic. It is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and is adjusted according to their physical abilities and condition.
Once you have learned the exercises, you don’t need to be supervised every time you do them. You can go through your exercise program at home in just ten or fifteen minutes. For those who are already fond of their daily workout, the spiral stabilization exercises can be used as part of warmup and cool-down routines.
However, the treatment doesn’t necessarily end there. A therapist may also use manual therapy techniques including soft tissue massage, manipulations that stretch muscles, relaxation techniques, traction and mobilization.
Getting Your Body Working for You as it was Meant to
Our bodies are made to do everything right – but we learn bad habits, and that weakens the support system that’s meant to keep us feeling well, healthy, and comfortable. Spiral stabilization exercises certainly aren’t a cure-all, but they have proven themselves as an effective treatment for a wide range of aches and pains.
The relief isn’t just temporary. As we begin to stabilize our bodies effectively thanks to our stimulated and strengthened stabilization muscles, we’re able to move as nature intended and adopt the postures that place the least strain on the body automatically.
Will spiral stabilization exercises work for you? Your physical therapist would be the best person to advise you on that. To get started, all you need to do is make an appointment.
