To restore weak spinal and cervical muscles, a special complex was developed by Valentin Dikul: exercises for osteochondrosis must be done daily, then they will give a good result. Dikul's gymnastics for cervical and lumbar osteochondrosis can, if desired, be combined with power loads, which allow you to relieve tension from your back and restore the vertebrae. It is recommended to start exercising after the recommendation of a doctor and under the guidance of a competent specialist.

Dikul's technique has become very widespread throughout the world. This system has existed officially since 1990 (it was registered with the patent office), and over this relatively short period of time, a huge number of people got rid of or significantly reduced the manifestations of osteochondrosis of the spine. And very many have avoided disability as a result of serious and advanced stages of the disease.

Indications for the technique

A set of exercises by Valentin Dikul is indicated for:

• osteochondrosis;
• functional disorder of the spine;
• compression fracture of the spine;
• intervertebral hernias;
• cerebral palsy, and such pathologies in adults are practically not amenable to treatment by this method;
• functional disorders of the joints and large vessels.

Contraindications to the technique

Like every treatment, the Dikul technique has contraindications, but there are not so many of them. Exercises should not be performed with pain symptoms. If there is persistent pain, then exercise should be refrained from as long as the pain does not pass.

You can’t do Dikul’s exercises for people who have compression or body syndrome. In all these cases, it is necessary to treat osteochondrosis in other ways.

Types of exercises

Here are some exercises that are advised to perform with osteochondrosis:

1. From a kneeling position, leaning on outstretched arms. Raise your head slightly, and with an exhalation lower your buttocks to your heels, then bend forward as you inhale. Do the exercise slowly, repeat 10 times. If pain occurs, it is necessary to reduce the range of motion.
2. Same starting position. The knees must be connected and the pelvis lowered first to one side, then to the other side, trying to plant the buttocks on the floor. At the same time, the feet are tightly pressed to the floor, the movement must be performed 15 times in each direction. If pain interferes with planting the buttocks on the floor, the exercise should be done before the onset of pain.
3. The position is the same. Make arbitrary swings with your legs to the sides and back.
4. From the same position on inhalation, the back should be bent down as low as possible, and with exhalation, bent up. Repeat this exercise 15-20 times.
5. Lie on your back, arms extended along the body, knees bent and pressed to each other. Lower your knees to the left, and then to the right, without taking your hands off the floor. The amplitude of the exercise depends on the occurrence of pain, ideally the knees should touch the floor.
6. Remaining in a prone position, wrap your arms around 1 leg and press it tightly against your stomach, then do the same with the other leg. If the pain does not bother, press both knees to the stomach at the same time.
7. Push-ups. The knees are connected, the chin is slightly raised, the rise is done while inhaling. If a person is physically developed enough, you can rise on your toes.

There are separate sets of exercises that are designed for each section of the spine. In addition, with hernial formations, too, has its own exercise technique.

Therefore, it is very important to consult a doctor when choosing a complex, only he can say exactly which exercises will be useful and effective in a particular case. At first, it is advisable to perform exercises with an instructor.

So the patient will learn to do them correctly, and the instructor can also adjust some exercises with the characteristics of his body.

What can be achieved with exercise?

Performing exercises according to the method of Valentin Dikul, blood circulation improves, pain disappears, oxygen supplies the brain in sufficient quantities, blood pressure normalizes. Exercises help correct posture, restore sensitivity to the upper limbs and completely eliminate osteochondrosis. If necessary, exercises can be supplemented with medication.

Dikul's gymnastics for cervical and lumbar osteochondrosis is considered the most effective complex that is guaranteed to rehabilitate problematic segments of the spine and restore the patient's ability to move normally. In addition, the system of exercises is aimed at relieving the pain symptom and strengthening the whole organism as a whole.

There are some rules that must be followed in order to achieve the maximum effect from exercise therapy:

1. The number of approaches must be performed in the quantity in which they are recommended, do not be too zealous and overload your body with too intense workouts. It is worth preparing the body for an increase in approaches gradually, otherwise the result may be the opposite.
2. You need to do it regularly, it is best to do it every other day, giving the body and muscles a rest.
3. It is necessary to achieve a full range of motion, each exercise is aimed at a specific muscle group. However, if it does not immediately come out to perform the full amplitude, it is not necessary to do it by force, but each time it is necessary to at least slightly increase the amplitude.
4. You can not do exercises abruptly and jerkily. The whole complex is designed on the basis of slow and smooth movements.

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Any medication should be prescribed by a doctor and selected individually, the course of treatment and dosage is also set by a specialist.

In this case, it is necessary to take into account the individual intolerance of some components of the medicines, therefore, if the condition worsens, the patient must always contact the attending physician to reduce the dosage of the drug or completely cancel it.

A highly qualified and world-famous specialist in the field of spinal problems, Valentin Dikul, is sure that the power load in diseases of the spine is not only not contraindicated, but also necessary. Only long-term exercises with elements of a power load can relieve muscle tension from the back, as well as restore and straighten the vertebrae.

Valentin Ivanovich Dikul is a circus performer, the author of a unique therapeutic technique for correcting back diseases, director of several rehabilitation centers for the disabled and patients with spinal pathologies. The Dikul method is based not only on the regular performance of special exercises in a certain sequence, but also on persistent psycho-correction aimed at developing self-confidence and achieving positive results from classes. Dikul's exercises are recommended for many back diseases, but one of the most common indications for therapy for this method is a spinal hernia.

A hernia of the spine (intervertebral space) is a protrusion that is formed when the gel-like disc nucleus is displaced against the background of thinning and damage to the fibrous capsule (annulus fibrosus). The main cause of intervertebral hernia in almost 80% of patients is degenerative disease of the intervertebral discs, which develops against the background of an unbalanced diet, bad habits, and a sedentary lifestyle. Factors predisposing to the formation of hernial protrusions of the spine are also obesity of varying degrees, professional activities associated with lifting weights, chronic stress, endocrinological diseases that negatively affect the rate of metabolic and metabolic processes.

Clinically, a hernia is manifested by pain (including reflected and radiating pain), the cause of which can be both myofascial syndrome and compression of the spinal nerves, which in large numbers depart from the spinal cord in the central spinal canal. The patient also complains of muscle stiffness and tension, limited mobility in the affected segment of the spine, numbness and other paresthesias in the area of ​​the affected nerve. With large protrusions in the lumbosacral region, severe dysfunction of the pelvic organs is possible, manifested by constipation, painful defecation, dysuria. In men, a hernia can provoke prostatitis and erectile dysfunction, since the functioning of the prostate gland is responsible lower divisions spinal cord.

Non-invasive (bloodless) treatment of intervertebral hernias includes the following steps:

• drug correction (to relieve pain, relieve muscle spasm, restore blood and lymph circulation);
• health-improving physical culture and gymnastics;
• massage;
• physiotherapy (electrophoresis, laser therapy, UHF);
• balneotherapy;
• hirudotherapy (method of alternative medicine).

Exercise therapy is the most important element of the complex treatment of back hernias, which improves the functional state of the spine in the area of ​​the affected segment, increases its mobility and prevents possible complications associated with pinched nerve roots and impaired blood flow. Dikul's treatment technique is a set of exercises aimed at restoring the neurophysiological potential and returning the patient to normal life without the use of surgical methods of treatment, which are associated with a rather high risk of disability and postoperative complications.

Dikul's technique

Dikul's treatment program belongs to kinesitherapy, the founder of which is considered to be Doctor of Medical Sciences S. M. Bubnovsky. This is a method of movement therapy, a kind of physical therapy. The program makes it possible to fully restore working capacity and skills, using the neurophysiological potential of your own body. The author of the program developed it on his own experience after he received a severe spinal cord injury at the age of 15 as a result of multiple local injuries and a compression fracture of the spine. The doctors did not give any favorable forecasts, but thanks to his own technique, Valentin Dikul not only was able to sit on his own and walk, but also completely restored all the functions of the spinal cord and returned to his usual life.

To date, there are several rehabilitation centers in Dikul, a center for the rehabilitation of patients with the consequences of cerebral palsy, as well as several surgical clinics. The methodology is based not only on the development of physical skills and the restoration of disturbed neuromuscular connections, but also on the psychological potential of a person (almost 42% of patients after severe injuries are diagnosed with various forms of depressive disorders). Dikul is sure that a positive result can only be achieved if a person is completely confident in his abilities and believes that the exercises will help him recover, get rid of pain and return to normal life.

Important! Valentin Dikul is confident in the effectiveness of his method of restoring patients with intervertebral hernias, but he immediately declares that without the right psychological attitude and firm confidence in a positive result of recovery, one should not wait.

Goals, objectives and features of the method

Exercises according to the Dikul method at home can be performed without the use of special devices, but in the centers opened under the guidance of an academician, simulators developed personally by Valentin Ivanovich are used to treat patients with intervertebral hernia. The training programs are adapted individually for each patient, therefore, before starting training, it is necessary to discuss the proposed complexes with the doctor and make sure that there are no contraindications.

The exercises proposed by Dikul help to solve several problems at once in the complex treatment of spinal hernias. The therapeutic effect of regular training is manifested by the following changes:

• the study of deeply located paravertebral (paravertebral) muscles and the restoration of normal muscle tension;
• elimination of muscle spasms and edema;
• normalization of blood circulation and movement of lymph in the lymphatic vessels;
• strengthening the muscular corset of the spine;
• elimination of pain associated with hypertonicity of the paravertebral muscles or compression of the spinal nerves.

It is possible to achieve pain relief during classes according to the Dikul method in just 4-8 weeks, while there is a significant improvement in the functional state of the spine and its mobility.

Stages of classes

Classes according to the Dikul method are carried out in several stages.

Stages of rehabilitation therapy according to the Dikul method

Important! You can start the second stage of training only after the pain syndrome is completely stopped. If during exercise a person feels pain, such exercises will do more harm than good, since pain is stressful for the body, and the natural reaction to stress is tonic muscle tension (including the muscles of the spine).

Class rules

Valentin Dikul is confident that all patients, regardless of the severity of injuries, congenital and acquired pathologies, can achieve positive results in the complex treatment of intervertebral hernias and other diseases of the spine using his system. But in order for the classes to be effective, it is necessary to strictly follow the rules that the author has developed for the stable study of neurophysiological indicators and better adaptation of the body to new loads.

1. Rule 1. Classes should be regular, without breaks. If the patient has stopped training, it is necessary to start exercising from the first stage, since the muscle tissue very quickly adapts to the intensity of the current loads.
2. Rule 2. The recommended duration and frequency of classes is 3-4 times a week for 40-50 minutes. At the final stage, the duration of the training can reach up to 1.5 hours, since one of the objectives of the technique is to increase endurance and adapt the body to prolonged loads.
3. Rule 3. During training, you must follow the technique of performing exercises. You can move to higher amplitudes only after mastering the previous stage of training.
4. Rule 4. Only faith in oneself and full awareness of why a person needs these trainings and what result he can achieve with strict discipline of training will help the patient achieve recovery.

Note! Back diseases are an extensive group of severe pathologies that can extremely negatively affect the functioning of the whole organism and internal organs therefore, before any impact on this area, it is necessary to consult with specialists. If during training there is pain or severe discomfort, the training should be stopped and contact your doctor to exclude possible complications and exacerbations of existing pathologies.

List of exercises

This section contains the most effective exercises Dikul for the treatment of intervertebral hernias, which are recommended to be performed in the order in which they are presented. Before performing the main complex, it is necessary to do a light warm-up for 5-10 minutes, which necessarily includes exercises for stretching the spine and stretching the back muscles. After that, you can move on to the main part of the lesson. All movements are performed smoothly, without jerks and sharp turns.

Complex for the treatment of cervicogenic (cervical) hernias

The exercises of this complex can be performed from the “standing on the floor” position or sitting on a chair (a chair will not work, as a solid support is needed). It is important to ensure that the posture is always straight, and the position on the chair is anatomically and physiologically correct. Breathing is even, arbitrary.

1. Turn your head to the side, linger a little in this position (the point of maximum tension of the neck muscles). Make a head movement with an amplitude of 180 ° in the opposite direction. Repeat 5-7 times, gradually increasing the number of repetitions to 10-12.
2. Tilt your head back and in this position perform 5 tilts in each direction (try to reach your shoulders with your earlobe).
3. Lower your head down, the chin should stretch to the chest as much as possible. During the exercise, you should feel the stretching of the occipital muscles of the neck. After a few seconds, gently raise your head up, trying to stretch your chin as much as possible following the top of your head. Repeat 7-8 times.
4. Lower your head down, put your hands clasped “in the lock” on top. Try to raise your head up, overcoming the resistance of the hands. Perform very gently for 15-20 seconds, increasing the execution time to 30-40 seconds.
5. Tilt your head to the side, put the palm on top, which is on the same side. Try to raise your head up, overcoming the resistance of the hand (the hand “does not let go”). Repeat the exercise on the opposite side.

The result will be faster and more pronounced if these exercises are combined with swimming, Pilates, yoga or water exercises (aqua aerobics).

Complex for the thoracic spine

Hernias in the thoracic region are quite rare, but clinically they are also quite painful and can cause severe discomfort to a person. Exercises of this complex will help to cope with pain and slow down the progression of the pathology (subject to regular performance).

1. Lie on the floor, spread your legs wide apart. The pelvis, feet and buttocks are firmly pressed to the floor (they should not move). Put your hands on top of each other (in the form of a cross) and fold over your chest. In this position, it is necessary to turn the body to the side, but in such a way that Bottom part the trunk did not participate in the exercise. You should start with 7 repetitions, increasing their number to 10-12 times.
2. This exercise is a continuation of the previous one and is performed in the same way, but in this case, the hands should wrap around the shoulders. The number of repetitions is the same.
3. Turn sideways. Extend the arm that is from below upwards parallel to the body (the body should form a straight line). Raise the other hand up and gently bring it behind the head (both hands should be parallel to the floor and to each other). Hold the position for a few seconds and do the same with the other hand. Repeat 5-7 times with each hand.

Note! With osteochondrosis and hernia of the thoracic spine, various swimming techniques are also useful. It is known that professional swimmers almost do not suffer from these diseases due to the constant and correct load on pectoral muscles and upper back muscles.

Complex for the lumbosacral spine

The region of the lumbar and sacrum is the most common localization of intervertebral hernias. Special exercises for the lower back will help correct existing complications and prevent the development of serious consequences, as well as completely get rid of pain and improve the quality of life.

1. Lying on a hard surface, pull your heels up to your buttocks and in this position try to spread your knees to the sides as much as possible ("frog pose"). Repeat at least 7-8 times. You need to perform the exercise slowly and very smoothly. If pain occurs in the knees, the activity should be stopped immediately. The “frog pose” exercise is also contraindicated for people with gonarthrosis (arthrosis of the knee joints) of 2-3 degrees.
2. Stay horizontal. Straighten your legs, bring them together and raise them 20-30 cm from the floor. In this position, bring them to the side (to the maximum possible amplitude) and return to their original position. Repeat on the other side. Run 7-8 times in each direction.
3. Sit on a chair. Raise both legs, bent at the knees, up (perpendicular to the floor). Hold in this position, and then perform several turns of the lower part of the body to the sides, without changing the position of the legs.
4. Lie on the floor and cross one leg over the other. In this position, raise the legs up 8-10 times, after which the legs change and repeat the exercise.

The most common localization of intervertebral hernias is the lumbar region.

Important! All exercises can be performed strictly during the remission period. With exacerbations of chronic back diseases, training should be postponed until the relief of acute symptoms and the complete elimination of pain. It is strictly forbidden to practice while taking painkillers to get rid of pain.

Possible contraindications

Not everyone can do the Dikul method. Contraindications for training can be both absolute and relative (temporary), but only the attending physician should decide on the possibility of training at a particular stage of treatment and rehabilitation.

The list of contraindications for exercise may include:

• infectious and other diseases accompanied by subfebrile or febrile fever, or a pronounced intoxication syndrome;
• tumor processes in the spine (including malignant neoplasms, regardless of their location);
• bleeding of various etiologies (women are not recommended to engage in menstrual flow);
• injuries and injuries of the spine and spinal cord in a recent history;
• congenital anomalies and defects in the development of the spine.

Important! Women who have even a minimal chance of pregnancy should be excluded before starting classes (take a blood test for hCG levels or do a test at home).

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Intervertebral hernia is a severe pathology of the musculoskeletal system, which, if not treated in time, can lead to serious complications and even disability. One of the methods of conservative treatment of hernias is Dikul's exercises, which have proven their effectiveness in tens of thousands of patients. They must be performed regularly, and full recovery may take several years. The author himself considers the right psychological attitude to be an important key to success, excluding any thoughts of possible failure, so some patients may need professional psychocorrection before starting training.

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The rapid growth of the pace of life causes back pain. With a sedentary lifestyle, too heavy loads or previous injuries, the muscles of the spinal column lose their elasticity, and the ridge itself begins to deform. It is important to stop the process of curvature of the spine in a timely manner with the help of special gymnastic body movements. Here, Valentin Dikul offers a wonderful technique, exercises for the back during rehabilitation after a serious injury helped the healer himself.

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The specifics of the Dikul method

According to the author of the technique, the basis here is constant perseverance, as well as a person’s great desire to live and move without constant pain in the spine. It is important to constantly load the back muscles in order to keep them in good shape. If you do not fulfill even the most simple exercises, muscle connections atrophy, leading to inevitable disability.

A person who begins to practice gymnastics must necessarily believe in success. Physical activity must be regular. Therefore, the patient must learn self-control, develop psychological stability in himself.

This gymnastics is not performed for wear. So, a person will not only not help his spine, but will also harm his state of health. It is important to remember that the treatment of any disease requires a clear sequence of actions. Exercises should be performed in the same order that was determined on the first day of classes.

You need to learn to listen to your body. If pain occurs during the exercise, for example, in the lower back, it should be immediately abandoned. In addition, special movements should be performed easily, measuredly, without sudden movements. Checking the correctness of the body movement is simple. After physical exertion, a person can effortlessly gain a full chest of air.

Indications for use

Valentin Ivanovich developed a special set of body movements to restore the functions of the back and spine. Dikul's method of treatment is developed taking into account the place of work of a person, his individual characteristics, and the stage of the disease. The traditional healer system works for almost all diseases of the back or spinal column:

• severe injuries;
• osteochondrosis;
• intervertebral hernia;
• scoliosis
• infantile cerebral palsy.

Subject to all the recommendations, perseverance, regularity of classes, after a while a person will feel a decrease in pain. It is important to adhere to all the prescribed recommendations of the attending physician during the implementation in order to prevent the occurrence of any complications.

Contraindications

There are few factors preventing the implementation of a special set of exercises. But still they are. If you observe some symptoms in yourself, it is better to refuse to perform certain body movements. For example, with cervical osteochondrosis, you should pay attention to such signs as:

• increased body temperature;
• violations of blood flow to the brain;
• persistent pain;
• squeeze syndrome.

If at least one of the above factors is detected, the Dikul technique should be abandoned until the symptoms of the disease can be localized in other ways.

Gymnastic complex

Treatment of diseases of the back or spine on the recommendation of Dikul includes an extensive range of various exercises. For each specific case, the author offers an individual training scheme. However, before starting to perform special movements, it is recommended to consult a specialist. It will help you choose the right complex with an individual intensity of loads on the muscle corset, depending on the individual characteristics of the patient.

The percentage of getting rid of back pain is quite high. But the success of recovery does not depend on the attending specialist. It is important to independently go to the goal, without making yourself indulgent. Only continuous work on oneself can guarantee a full life without pain.

For pain

The author of the set of exercises of the same name offers several body movements, toning the muscular corset, stretching the spine, and relieving irritation of nerve fibers. This gymnastics is shown to people who are in a sitting position for a long time. For example, such exercises will be effective for office workers, drivers.

For back pain, Valentin Ivanovich advises performing the following exercises:

1. Lie on your stomach, straighten your legs. In this case, the chin should touch the floor. Hands are parallel to the hips, palms down. For convenience, you can lean on furniture or a vertical surface with your feet. Gradually raise your torso, moving your arms back. Lock in this position for a few seconds. Gradually, the time of fixing the body in this position should increase.
2. Get into a supine position. The legs should be bent at the knee joint at a right angle. Hands are located along the body, parallel to the line of the hips, feet are extended. Gradually press your raised knees as close to your chest as possible, fix this position for two to three seconds. Then slowly return to the starting position. You need to do at least eight repetitions of the exercise.
3. Lying on your back, bend your knees at an angle, stretch your feet. Stretch your arms along the body. Gradually begin to raise your bent knees to your chest. At the same time, the shoulders tend to meet the knees. Target this exercise is to bring the shoulders as close to the knees as possible.

This set of exercises must be performed daily. After a short period of performing a special course of gymnastics, a person will feel much better. However, classes here should by no means be stopped.

With a hernia

It is known that the Dikul technique helps to cure forever intervertebral hernia. Exercises are selected by a specialist depending on the individual characteristics of the patient. The most effective movements for the treatment of an intervertebral hernia, proposed by Valentin Ivanovich, are considered hanging on loops, the plank position (a person is in a horizontal position for some time, leaning on his elbows and toes), raising the lower limbs while lying on his back, slow tilts of the body.

Here are some exercises that are used today for hernia:

1. Get straight on the floor. The arms are extended along the body. Take a stick in your hands, slowly lower yourself down with it. In this case, the back remains straight, the legs are slightly bent.
2. Take a rubber band, fix its end with your foot. Put right hand on the back of the head, gradually lean to the right, overcoming the resistance of the auxiliary element. Do the same to the left.
3. Fix the legs with rubber bandages, lie on your back. Without lifting your shoulders from the floor, try to lift your right thigh, then take it to the side. Repeat the same with the left thigh. Several repetitions are required.
4. Lie on your stomach, stretch your legs, fold your arms along the body. In this case, the lower limbs are fixed, the hands are pressed to the hips. Gradually raise your torso, briefly fix in this position. Do several sets of this exercise.
5. Lie on your back, cross your arms over your chest. The legs are extended along the body. Remaining in this position, try to perform a few side steps, first to the right, then to the left. Shoulders and legs should not come off the floor.
6. Maintaining the position of the body, try to perform several tilts to the left and right. At the same time, the legs lie motionless on the floor, only top part body.

With osteochondrosis

Gymnastics for cervical osteochondrosis includes not only movements to strengthen the muscles of the spinal corset. Here, exercises for the cervical region are included in the complex of physiotherapy exercises. A person tilts his head to the sides, back and forth. Also, with osteochondrosis, head turns are performed. At the same time, the muscles of the cervical region are toned, blood flow to them improves, and the load on this section of the spinal column is relieved.

Here it is important to perform head movements regularly, measuredly and rhythmically. It is not necessary to make sudden movements when performing exercises on the cervical region. Remember that in this way, you can significantly worsen your health.

To strengthen back muscles

Exercises according to the Dikul method are performed not only for any diseases of the back or spine. The complex is suitable for strengthening the muscular corset. With regular performance of simple exercises, you can prevent the occurrence of degenerative processes in the spine. In addition, Dikul's complex of body movements will relieve pain after an injury or in the presence of congenital malformations.

Preventive complexes

Prevention is here correct technique performing exercises. It is important to clearly adhere to the chosen sequence, do exercises without shortness of breath, and not overload the body too much. Therapeutic exercises are performed in several approaches, between which there must be a break.

Increase the pace gradually and very carefully. If pain occurs, the exercise should immediately be abandoned until the pain syndromes stop.

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Joint problems are a concern for many people, and in most cases they are associated with an inactive lifestyle. Most of us work in a sedentary job, move little, which increases the risk of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. If unpleasant symptoms appear, in particular, characteristic of hernia, kyphosis, lordosis, then the treatment of joints using the Dikul method can be a real salvation. An important component of it is the special exercises recommended for implementation by the author of the technique.

Gymnastics for Dikul's joints is used in the treatment of the following pathologies:

• Osteochondrosis;
• Hernia;
• Dysfunction of the spine or large joints;

Thanks to regular exercise, you can prevent atrophy of muscles and joints, restore normal motor activity. When performing classes, you can also use simulators to develop joints.

Features of gymnastics the following:

• The main set of training for the joints is performed, aimed at restoring motor activity.
• Stretching procedures are used to improve the flexibility of the spine.
• Thanks to the rhythm of training with repetitions, you can forget about the crunch in the joints and spine, improve hormonal levels and provide a positive effect on the functioning of internal organs.
• Regular exercise contributes to a quick and successful recovery. The long-term work of the doctor Valentin Dikul makes it possible to obtain amazing results and returns a huge number of people to a full life.

To get the most out of the exercises, follow these recommendations when performing them:

• It is necessary to gradually divide the load on the muscular region of the spine.
• Exercises with the use of a rope ladder on weight work well on the muscle corset.
• At an early stage, you can not overload. Increase the load only gradually.
• In order to achieve a result, you must tune in to the fact that the path will be long and difficult. Your positive attitude matters.

Joint gymnastics can also be performed by healthy people. In this case, it will help strengthen the physical condition and prevent a number of problems.

Basic exercises

regularly performed articular gymnastics Dikul has a beneficial effect on the functions of the muscles of the neck, chest, shoulder girdle and lower back, while healing the body as a whole.

Basic exercises such gymnastics will be as follows:

• This exercise is aimed at improving the muscles of the back. Lie on your back, turn your left thigh all the way, stay in this position for a few seconds without moving your torso. Do the same for the right thigh.
• The following action also has a beneficial effect on the back muscles. You need to lie down, put your feet shoulder-width apart. While inhaling, turn your body to the side, trying to reach the limit. Hold for a couple of seconds in this position, then repeat the turn for the second side.
• Lie on your back, straighten your legs and pull your socks towards you to the maximum stop. Perform sliding movements to the sides so that the body does not come off the floor. These exercises have a very good effect on the lateral muscles of the back.
• The position is similar, in the supine position. Spread your limbs shoulder-width apart so that they do not come off the floor. Cross your arms over your chest and wrap your arms around your shoulders. Do tilts to the left and to the right, stopping for three seconds with each movement. This is a great exercise for the thoracic joints.
• Take a standing position, lean forward, trying to keep your back parallel to the floor. Bend to the maximum, lower your hands down. This exercise is great for all the back muscles.
• The following exercise is also useful for improving the lumbar spine. You need to lie on your stomach, place your hands along the body with your palms up. Raise your body without moving your legs or helping yourself with your hands.

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Complexes of articular gymnastics according to Dikul

Treatment of joints according to Dikul with the help of exercises is usually divided into two phases. Some exercises are performed using simple devices that can be used at home. The first part of gymnastics is intended for patients undergoing rehabilitation.

The complex consists of two parts. Restorative gymnastics for the muscles of the legs and back is performed in the morning, and exercises for the muscles of the abdomen, chest and upper limbs - in the afternoon. Exercises should be done regularly so that the muscles always get the load they need.

After completing the general complex during the day, you need to perform certain types of exercises that you choose yourself. The result will be only if you work to restore motor activity throughout the day.

• During the first three months, articular gymnastics is done without the use of additional weight.
• Exercises are repeated without stopping at least 10-15 times. The number of approaches should be six.
• Before moving on to the exercises, warm up.

During the exercise, you can not hold your breath. To make it easier for you to track your results, you can keep a diary, noting in it the level of load and the number of repetitions of exercises performed.

The second complex of gymnastics is more complex, and they switch to it already when the first course is completed and mobility is restored. Exercises are also divided into two parts: the first is performed in the morning, and the second in the afternoon.

Gymnastics is aimed at training all muscle groups. On the first day, train one muscle group, on the second - another, and on the third day, take a break.

To achieve the result, you need to use weight and counterweight, selected individually depending on the patient's health status and individual characteristics. Weight should be chosen according to the possibilities and accustom the body to stress over time.

Each exercise is repeated the required number of times. Over time, the number of repetitions and approaches increases. It is important to perform movements completely so that the muscles can straighten and contract to the end. As a supplement, Valentin Dikul's nutritional balms for joints can be used, which contribute to their warming up and recovery.

When muscle function begins to recover, you can reduce the counterweight load and increase the weight load. Be sure to watch your breathing so that it is even, deep and rhythmic, do not hold it in the process.

The cure for the joints of Dr. Dikul

Dikul's preparations for the treatment of joints have proven themselves well. They are represented by four types of balms - massage, sports, radiculin and for joints. Dikul's tablets, ointments, balms and creams for joints can cure diseases such as arthrosis, arthritis, sprains, fractures, and neuralgia. They can also be used for prevention.

The products are based on natural ingredients. They provide the following effects:

• Relieve joint pain;
• Have anti-edematous action;
• Contribute to the removal of salt deposits (and this is especially important for osteochondrosis);
• Help to relieve inflammation in the affected joints;
• Activate the processes of restoration of cartilaginous tissues;
• Improve mobility;
• Help improve metabolism;
• Improve blood circulation and lymph flow;
• Contribute to the normalization of the formation of synovial fluid.

Such a complex effect helps to significantly improve joint mobility.

People with sore joints often complain of severe pain, and therapy should be aimed at relieving them. Traditional analgesics do not always help to cope with this problem, in addition, they are addictive. Dikul's balms and ointments are based on natural ingredients and do not provoke addiction. They help relieve pain and swelling, improve recovery processes. No side effects of the drugs were found. They are easy to apply and absorb well. Of the shortcomings, patients distinguish only their not the most pleasant smell.

In inflammatory joint diseases - arthritis, as well as osteochondrosis and gout, ointment, balms and creams are rubbed into the affected joint area for at least 2-3 minutes. To improve the result, it is recommended to wrap the place of exposure well with something warm.

The balm is applied with gentle movements 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment can be 2-6 weeks. Also, funds can be effectively used for the treatment of other diseases of the spine, such as osteochondrosis, neuralgia, sciatica. It is useful to use the balm with a decrease in immunity, hypothermia.

The main contraindication to the use of Dikul's preparations is a possible individual intolerance to one of the components of the composition. If itching or redness occurs in the application area, stop using the products. It is important to store the medicine at room temperature, out of the reach of children. This will help keep the components active.

Besides V. Dikul advises to adhere to such recommendations for the health of the joints:

• Move more during the day.
• Try to avoid hypothermia, colds, stress.
• It is important to fight excess weight, as it puts additional stress on the joints and spine.
• Perform exercises aimed at stretching the spine, strengthening the muscles of the back and abdominals.
• Massage problem areas throughout the day.

All these measures in combination will help to forget about problems with the joints. We offer you to watch a video in which V. Dikul talks about joints.

Video about Dikul's gymnastics

Valentin Dikul learned from his own experience what a spinal injury is, after which doctors no longer give hope that you will be able to walk. This is an incredible story of healing when, after a fall from a height of 13 meters and a terrible injury (he was paralyzed for 5 years), he returned to the circus again.

He says: “The doctors told me that I would be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life. But I decided to fight." And he fought and was able to put himself on his feet. He developed a variety of techniques for the restoration of the spine. His method of treatment is aimed at relieving pain and returning the functionality of the spine.


Dikul considers exercises to be the most effective method of treating a lumbar hernia of the spine. Their main task is to return the muscles to an optimal state. Relax tense muscles, and weak ones - restore tone. This famous gymnastics includes only 6 exercises, but they have no equal in terms of effectiveness.
THERAPEUTIC GYMNASTICS VALENTIN DIKUL
Exercise 1
Get on all fours, spread your arms wide, back straight, look forward. Inhale deeply, as you exhale, lower your hips to your heels, relax your back, and tilt your head to your outstretched arms. As you inhale, roll forward onto your hands, bending so that your head stretches up. You linger in this position and again sit on your heels. You do 10-12 repetitions.


Exercise 2
The starting position is the same as in the previous exercise, the knees are brought together. Raise your feet pressed against each other and swing your toes to the sides, leaning on your knees. Thus, the spine moves in the lumbar region, while the shoulders and chest are motionless. Do 10-12 repetitions in each direction.


Exercise 3
All the same position. Keep your back straight, chin parallel to the floor. In this exercise, it is necessary to lower the pelvis in turn to the sides, like a pendulum, until pain occurs (as low as possible). In the starting position, do not linger, swing from side to side. Only smoothly and without sudden movements. Also 10-12 repetitions on each side.


Exercise 4
The well-known exercise "cat". The position is the same, while inhaling strongly bend your back in the lower back, head to the ceiling. As you exhale, lower your head between your hands, and bend your back in an arc. Also smoothly, also 10-12 times.


Exercise 5
Lie on your back, bend your knees. Hands along the body. Slowly lower your knees to the floor to the left, then to the right. In this exercise, only the lumbar region is involved, the shoulder blades do not come off the floor. Breathing is deep, movements are smooth. Do 10-12 repetitions.


Exercise 6
The position is the same, knees bent, arms along the body, palms down. Place your left heel on your right knee. As you exhale, lift your right leg towards you. Exhale slowly and lower your leg to the floor as you inhale. Do 10 repetitions with each leg.

In this video, they tell and show in more detail how to perform exercises for the back with a hernia, developed by Dikul.
There is nothing complicated in these exercises, they are easy to perform and do not require special physical training. This method is based on four postulates that must not be violated: do the exercises every day, do the exercises for at least 60 minutes, observe gymnastics hygiene and unwaveringly believe in success. If you follow these simple rules, then the pain will definitely recede. Take care of yourself and your health!