vertebral column
how many vertebrae are there in the neck?
seven (7)
give a name for this definition: the general way od holding the body
posture
cause of back pain (give the name): may result from lifting, exercising or moving in an unexpected way
muscle and ligament sprains and strains
On which nerve a protruding disc is putting pressure?
on the sciatic nerve
kręgosłup
vertebral column
what are the five regions of the spine?
the cervical vertebrae, the thoracic, vertebrae, the lumbar vertebrae, the sacral vertebrae, the coccygeal vertebrae
which posture keeps the total stress on the various structures of the body to a minimum and distributes the stress to those structures which are most capable of bearing it
Proper posture
cause of back pain (give the name): dicreases bone density and compression fractures of the vertebrae may cause sudden back pain and compression of spinal nerve roots with chronic back pain
Osteoporosis
give another medical term for sciatica?
lumbar radiculopathy
piersiowy
thoracic
where is the spinal cord found?
In the spinal canal
which posture increases the total stress and distributes it to the structures less able to bear it?
Poor posture
cause of back pain (give the name): may compress, irritate or damage the spinal nerve root
A ruptured/ herniated disc
name parts of body affected by pain
Lower back, leg
lędźwiowy
lumbar
Which parts of the spine are formed by the fusion of vertebrae?
The sacrum and coccyx (the tail bone)
How are the kneecaps faced in the proper posture, viewed from the front?
straight ahead
cause of back pain (give the name): is narrowing of the spinal canal
Spinal stenosis
give adjectives describing pain
Dull, aching, shooting, burning
zwężenie kanału kręgowego
spinal stenosis
What structure may be described as a shock absorber?
An intervertebral disc
How shoulders should be positioned in the side view of proper posture?
The shoulder should be directly below the ear
cause of back pain (give the name): is inflammation of the intervertebral joints and sacroiliac joints with pain and stiffness
ankylosing spondylitis
give 3 physiotherapy methods to face the sciatica
Reducing tensions, trigger points therapy, pain killers, anti-inflamatory drugs, strengthening core muscles
zesztywniające zapalenie stawów kręgosłupa
ankylosing spondylitis