It is quite difficult to restore the functions of the spine after its fracture. But strengthening muscle corset allows you to make it a reality. Dikul's technique for diseases of the spine is aimed at getting rid of pain and restoring human mobility, sometimes helping to avoid disability. The author himself experienced all the hardships of a sick spine, returning from complete immobility to normal life.
What is the essence of the Dikul technique
The muscular corset supports our spine, and if it does this poorly, then the spinal column has no chance of recovery. Therefore, you need to create optimal conditions to restore the functions of the spine, namely, to restore the optimal state of the muscles (strengthen the weak and relax the tense ones). Or, as the author says, distribute energy. Moderate loads contribute to the fact that the blood in the vessels does not stagnate, and this, in turn, allows you to nourish all the internal organs and the spinal column. Sclerotization of the intervertebral bodies creates conditions for the development of osteochondrosis and the formation of a hernial protrusion. Dikul's technique for osteochondrosis of the spine also allows you to release the pinched nerve, which is the cause of pain. Restoring joint mobility and returning to a full life is the main goal.
Dikul's system: principles of recovery
- The main thing to understand is that these exercises are not intended for the gym, and we are not trying to achieve sports achievements. This physiotherapy, which must be performed dosed, in strict sequence, which is the key to the success of recovery.
- Exercises cannot be swapped.
- It is necessary to consistently perform exercises, without changing their order and degree of load (first, we “work out” simple ones for a long time, then we move on to more complex ones). You cannot increase the load.
- It is possible and even necessary to reduce the load if you feel pain or the exercise is difficult for you. Do the light version of the exercises. Over time, you will cope with the prescribed number of repetitions and achieve desired execution exercises.
- Be sure to observe the number of repetitions in each exercise according to the Dikul treatment method.
- Between sets we take a break - rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Do slow and smooth movements with the same speed and amplitude.
- If you think that the load is too small, do not increase the number of repetitions, but use additional devices: rubber bandages, weights (to the legs), dumbbells. Muscles should feel the load.
- Dikul teaches to breathe according to such a system: with tension, we take a breath, with relaxation, exhale, do not hold your breath.
- Exercise regularly, that is, every other day, and not from time to time.
- Faith in success must be present! positive attitude and fortitude help to cope with difficulties, the result does not always appear quickly, so do the exercises methodically, do not let the muscles atrophy.
Dikul's technique in action
The Dikul technique for diseases of the spine, such as a hernia, allows you to get rid of back pain, flaccid muscles tone, restore blood supply (and nutrition) to the spine. Being engaged in the Dikul system, you can return to a full life.
A useful technique for the prevention of back diseases. Hypodynamia helps to weaken the muscular corset, thereby increasing the load on the spinal column. Muscles should "hold" the spine, and not "hang" on it, creating prerequisites for the formation of protrusions and hernia, curvature of the vertebrae. The Dikul system is designed even for children and does not require special equipment. Ease of implementation available to everyone. The main thing is to do it regularly.
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 the 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:
- 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. When pain it is necessary to reduce the range of motion.
- The same initial 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 firmly 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.
- The position is the same. Make arbitrary swings with your legs to the sides and back.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, normalizes arterial pressure. 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:
- The number of approaches must be performed in the quantity in which they are recommended, do not be too zealous and overload your body too intense training. It is worth preparing the body for an increase in approaches gradually, otherwise the result may be the opposite.
- You need to do it regularly, it is best to do it every other day, giving the body and muscles a rest.
- 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.
- You can not do exercises abruptly and jerkily. The whole complex is designed on the basis of slow and smooth movements.
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 remove muscle tension from the back, as well as restore and set the vertebrae.
Dikul's gymnastics with osteochondrosis is becoming more and more popular every day. This is due to the fact that among the most common diseases on the planet, the pathology of the musculoskeletal system, which includes serious disorders of the spine, occupies one of the first places. And over time, the number of people with this diagnosis is only increasing.
Among the diseases that affect people over 20 years old, widespread have diseases of the spine, and the treatment of the spine using the Dikul method helps a lot in the fight against them. Osteochondrosis causes many inconveniences. Changes in the spine that affect the intervertebral discs lead to its deformation and even stratification.
It is noteworthy that if this disease is not treated, but left to chance, it will negatively affect the work of some internal organs. In turn, diseases of the internal organs can also cause osteochondrosis.
Causes of osteochondrosis
There are many reasons that provoke the development of osteochondrosis. Previously, it was believed that such a disease appears only in those who lead a sedentary lifestyle, i.e. predominantly in humans mental labor. But this is far from true. Symptoms of osteochondrosis can occur even in adherents of an active lifestyle who regularly play sports. 
The main causes of the disease:
- Weakened back muscles.
- Vertebral injury.
- Slouch.
- Rachiocampsis.
- Working with heavy objects.
- Constant uncomfortable posture.
You can get rid of such a disease with the help of the therapeutic gymnastics system of Valentin Dikul. The methods of this gymnastics are truly able to work wonders.
Valentin Ivanovich Dikul
This man became famous thanks to the system he developed for the treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. He tried this system personally on himself. In his youth, he received an injury that, it would seem, completely put an end to his ability to move normally. Doctors gave worse prognoses and were sure that the young man would never be able to regain his capacity. However, thanks to his perseverance and many hours of daily exercises, Dikul was able to prove that a cure is possible.
Dikul's technique is based on constant physical exercises, which are aimed at restoring the cells of the spinal cord. At one time, such exercises helped Dikul himself make significant progress in the fight against the disease. The recovery process takes a very long time. But the result that training leads to is worth the time spent.
The set of exercises developed by Valentin Ivanovich helps very well in the treatment of osteochondrosis. The system of exercises with power loads is included in the complex of therapeutic exercises. First, it is a general strengthening adaptive exercise therapy, which smoothly turns into more complex exercises. It is very good if such a course of treatment takes place under the supervision of a qualified instructor. But if there is no specialist, it is quite possible to perform all the exercises on your own.
Gymnastics according to the Dikul method includes:
- stretching exercises;
- establishment of correct breathing;
- relaxation techniques after exercise.
Contraindications of the Dikul technique
A huge advantage of the exercises developed by Dikul is that they have a minimum of contraindications. Nevertheless, they are. For example, contraindications for cervical osteochondrosis the following: 
- temperature above 37.5°C;
- circulatory disorders of the brain;
- persistent pain syndromes;
- compression syndrome.
In these cases, it is better to refrain from active physical activity and treat osteochondrosis in other ways. Any disease can be overcome. Sometimes it is very hard, but the most insurmountable obstacles recede, colliding with willpower and a firm decision to be healthy. The main thing is to believe in yourself and the capabilities of your body!
How to cure osteochondrosis?
Currently, there are a huge number of different methods and methods for treating spinal injuries, but one of the most popular in our country is effective complex exercises by Valentin Ivanovich Dikul. This technique helps in almost 100% of cases to help eliminate defects in the structure of the spine.
One of the most serious diseases of the back is osteochondrosis, which results in a change in the state of the intervertebral discs. A significant cause of the disease can be the rudimentary muscle corset, which is supposed to serve as an assistant to the back in working with the intervertebral discs. One of the most effective ways treatment and prevention of osteochondrosis is therapeutic exercises that allow people to return to a full life. 
A huge number of people were able to get rid of back pain precisely thanks to Dikul's gymnastics. During classes, blood circulation in all the muscles of the body (especially the dorsal) improves markedly, metabolism normalizes, which is also important.
Therapeutic gymnastics helps to restore the strength and functionality of the muscular corset and has a positive effect on the mental state.
For the treatment of osteochondrosis in the Dikul system, there is a special set of exercises with some features and requirements, under which you can fully restore your health.
Treatment of the spine according to the Dikul method and its features
This technique is one of the most common technologies even on a global scale. Dikul's gymnastics has existed for 10 years, and over this relatively short period of time, about 7 thousand people were able to completely recover from such a disease as osteochondrosis, and about 5 thousand of them got the opportunity to master this technique on their own. Gymnastics not only allows patients to return to full activity, but also gives people the opportunity to avoid disability.
Valentin Ivanovich Dikul, Doctor of Medical Sciences, in the past he himself experienced a serious one that could lead him to disability, but with the help of perseverance and ingenuity, he was able to return to active life and develop their own methods of treating back diseases.
Subsequently, Valentin Ivanovich became the author of a huge number of sets of exercises to help treat various diseases of the musculoskeletal system for people with the most terrible diagnoses.
If during the recovery period the patient does not perform the set of exercises recommended to him with the help of an exercise therapy specialist, the risk of muscle atrophy increases markedly, and the ligament apparatus becomes flabby. It will be extremely difficult for the body to recover. If the patient keeps the muscular apparatus in good shape, then he has every opportunity to recover from any back disease.
Massage and gymnastics will stimulate recovery nervous system on the affected area.
Valentin Dikul - developer unique methodology rehabilitation of patients after severe injuries. The originality of the teaching is in the direction of human efforts to restore the functions of the body. Joint gymnastics Dikul is not just a set of specific exercises. It's a healthcare system backed up by details personal experience and knowledge, successfully demonstrated in practice.
The popularity of Dikul's gymnastics
Articular gymnastics Dikul is popular among patients and people who care about their health. Valentin Ivanovich himself was able to recover from a compression fracture of the spine, to return to a full life. Numerous followers of the unique technique get amazing results in restoring the functions of the spine.
So that the tree does not break, they give it support. For the spine, such a support is a muscular corset. Without movement, muscles atrophy and lose elasticity. The spinal column loses its support, and this is a direct path to osteochondrosis and scoliosis. The mobility of bones, discs and large joints is sharply reduced. , which often gives into the hand or.
Removing muscle blockade and strengthening the muscle corset is the goal of the complex treatment of spinal diseases such as disc herniation, osteochondrosis, sciatica, and others. Such therapy is used in rehabilitation centers. The basis of the basics is physiotherapy exercises. Due to the load, spasms in the damaged areas of the spine are relieved. Such a quick and effective recovery is possible when exercising on special simulators. After eliminating the cause of pain, the patient proceeds to next step- Creation and strengthening of the muscular frame.
Who is shown articular gymnastics?
- rachiocampsis.
shown gymnastic complex and for the prevention of people over 35 years of age suffering from physical inactivity. It will be useful for those whose activities are associated with prolonged standing. The effect of training appears gradually, the first results are noted after some time with regular training.
Tasks of articular gymnastics
A systematic approach to performing exercises provides a person with the necessary loads. Due to this effect on the body, patients note the following physical and moral result:
- strengthening the muscles of the back and the press;
- decrease ;
- body rejuvenation;
- strengthening and development of joints;
- spine flexibility;
- fight against excess weight;
- increase in vitality;
- strengthening the nervous system;
- normalization of metabolic processes;
- increase in activity;
- surge of strength.
Dikul's gymnastics is indicated for patients of all ages, has almost no contraindications, takes a minimum of time. The full package includes:
- manual procedures;
- one of two sets of physical activity;
- physiotherapy;
- drinking regime.
To get a stable long-term result, you need to be patient. First positive effect will appear after 3-4 months of regular training.
Contraindications
Complex exercise has some contraindications. These include:
- oncological diseases;
- infectious diseases in the acute phase of the course;
- disorders of cerebral circulation.
- heart problems;
- diseases of the nervous system of a severe stage;
- body temperature above 37.5;
- severe compression of the spine.
If the patient has a history of urolithiasis or epilepsy, classes should be started with the permission of the doctor.
Joint gymnastics complex
The articular complex of Dikul is divided into two types. The purpose of the first is to support the joints and develop muscles. It is recommended to perform it daily in the morning and in the evening, it is suitable for the patient's rehabilitation period. The first complex is divided into two parts: in the morning they train legs and back, in the evening - arms, stomach and chest. A systematic approach strengthens the muscular corset. The first three months are allowed to do without weights. Exercises are performed smoothly, with even breathing. The number of repetitions is 10-15 times without stops for 6 sets.
The task of the second type of gymnastics is the development of flexibility and elasticity of the ligamentous apparatus. It is more difficult than the first one, it is allowed to be performed by patients with restored joints. Exercise helps to strengthen individual muscle groups. As you get used to the loads, you need to use weights and counterweights. Additional weight, like the complex itself, is selected individually.
A set of exercises to relieve acute pain
It is performed when the pain is still strong, there is a limitation of mobility in the lower back, neck, while walking. The pace of classes is slow, smooth. None special simulators and no equipment is required.
- Starting position - standing on your knees. The arms are straight, the head is looking forward. As you exhale, lower your buttocks onto your heels. Bending forward, exhale. Repeat up to 12 times. The pace is slow; try not to rush. If pain occurs, the amplitude can be reduced.
- Do not change the position of the body. Knees together, chin up. Perform a turn with both legs from side to side. Breathing is arbitrary.
- The starting position is the same. Raise the chin, knees together, feet lie on the floor. Gently lower the pelvis to one side until a slight pain occurs, smoothly to the other.
- In the same position, bend the lower back down, throwing your head back high, and push it up, lowering your chin to your chest.
- Lie on your back, bend your knees, put your feet on the floor. Slowly lower your knees to the right, to the left. Do not take your back off the floor. Repeat up to 10-12 times.
- From the same position, alternately pull the knee to the stomach with both hands. Breathing is arbitrary. Repeat up to 10-12 times.
Basic exercises of the complex
- Starting position - lying on your back. Turn the thigh of the left leg until it stops. Hold for 3-5 seconds. Return to previous position. Repeat for the second thigh. When performing, try to keep the torso motionless.
- Without rising from the floor, spread your legs to the sides. While inhaling, turn the body to one side to the limit, freeze for 3-5 seconds, exhale. Perform a turn in the other direction, observing the respiratory mode.
- Stay in the same position, straighten your legs. Pull your socks up to the stop. Perform several sliding movements with socks to the right, then to the left, straining the feet. Do not tear the case off the floor.
- Starting position - lying on your back, legs straightened, spread apart. Cross your arms over your chest, clasping your shoulders tightly with your palms. Perform tilts to the right and left from the starting position, fixing the body for 3-5 seconds in the lower position.
- Roll over on your stomach, stretch your arms along the body with palms up. Raise the shoulders and legs without the help of the limbs. Fix the body in the limit position for 3-5 seconds.
- The exercise is performed while standing. Perform forward bends, bending your back parallel to the floor.
Exercise therapy according to Dikul requires a sufficient number of repetitions. The pace of training is moderate, smooth. The body relaxes, the muscles stretch and tighten. Compliance with the rules of classes gives a positive effect from gymnastics.
Complex for strengthening muscles
Exercises to create and strengthen the muscle corset must be performed in a specialized gym. The complex includes:
- Traction of the lower block to the stomach. It has two goals: it stretches the lumbar region and creates a muscular corset.
- Horizontal leg press - for building muscle mass in the leg area and alignment of the pelvic spines. Indicated to combat by stretching the lumbar region, working out the press.
- thrust vertical block to yourself. Works out the mass of the muscles of the upper back, relieves axial load and stretches the spine up.
- Sitting with dumbbells (minimum weight). Hands down, inhale to spread apart, dumbbells at shoulder level. On exhalation, return to the starting position. The number of repetitions is 15-20 times for 1-2 sets. The upper spine and shoulder girdle are being worked out.
- From the same position. Hands with dumbbells are lowered. As you exhale, raise the dumbbells in front of you at shoulder level and fix, turn your hands horizontally, lower as you exhale. The number of repetitions is 15-20. If pain occurs, reduce the amplitude. The rotation of the brushes is carried out in shoulder joints and not in the elbows.
A complex of articular gymnastics for the elderly
Joint gymnastics is designed to prepare the body for stress, balance them, strengthen ligaments, tendons, and muscles. During classes, the hormone of happiness is released in the body, mood improves, energy and vitality increase. This is especially necessary for older people. A special complex of articular gymnastics has been developed for them.
- Lying on your back, straighten your legs. Bend one leg, placing it behind the knee of the other. Change by doing the exercise on the other side. At the initial stage, 5 repetitions is enough. Gradually increase their number, bringing up to 20 repetitions with each leg.
- Lying on your back, bend your knees, put them shoulder-width apart. Raise your knees at a slow pace different sides trying to reach the floor with them. Start with 5 repetitions, gradually increasing their number to 20.
- Standing facing the wall, rest your hands on it. Alternately perform rotations with straight legs. Don't make the circle too big. When performing, you need to warm up the joints, and not strain the muscles.
- Lying on my back lower limbs pull forward. Alternately raise your legs to a vertical position, fixing each at the top for 10 seconds.
- Lie on your stomach face down, put your hands behind your head. When lifting the torso up, spread the arms to the sides. The number of repetitions is 5-20, depending on physical fitness.
- Perform the exercise while lying on your stomach. Bend your arms at the elbows and place your palms under the chin. Alternately raise your legs up.
- Lie on your side, perform 10 leg swings. Then 10 leg rotations in hip joint. Repeat all for the second leg.
- Lie on your back, straighten your lower limbs. Alternately pull the leg bent at the knee to the chin. The number of repetitions is 10-20 for each leg.
- To warm up the muscles of the neck. Sit on the floor. Lay your head first on one shoulder, then on the other. In the same way, tilt your head forward and backward. The pace is slow and smooth.
- Sitting on a chair, turn the body, reaching back with your hands. Perform in one, then the other side.
The same exercises are used in the complex for beginners, but the performance of each increases by 2 times. The author of the technique himself is an example of recovery and return to normal life after a severe spinal injury. Articular gymnastics according to Dikul gives results with a systematic approach.
Dikul's technique, if we consider its main direction - the treatment of osteochondrosis and intervertebral hernias - this is a therapeutic process of dynamic traction of the spine and strengthening of the muscles (primarily of the back) according to an individual program on special rehabilitation equipment (TechnoGym), aimed at forming your own muscle corset with an emphasis on problem areas .
The second, no less important, direction of our work is the correction of scoliosis of varying severity, kyphosis, kyphoscoliosis, posture correction, especially in adolescents. It uses Dikul's technique aimed at restoring the symmetry of the muscles
The initial appeal to the Center (initial consultation) includes the following steps:
- Doctor's examination: neurologist or traumatologist-orthopedist
- Consultation of doctors of other specialties (according to indications).
- Computer-optical diagnostics, which allows to assess the imbalance of the muscular corset, the presence of overstrain zones and the parameters of spinal curvature.
- Physical activity test. Test exercises are selected based on the data of computer-optical diagnostics and taking into account the diagnosis and complaints of the patient. The reaction to a particular load is recorded and evaluated. This data is then used to compile individual program exercise therapy.
- Consultation with an exercise therapy doctor (according to the results of testing).
- Final appointment with a neurologist (traumatologist-orthopedist). Defining a treatment plan. Recommendations.
To clarify the diagnosis, the patient may be assigned an additional examination:
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- CT scan
- Ultrasonography and ultrasound diagnostics
- Densitometry
Therapeutic process.
The program includes: classes on special rehabilitation equipment (TechnoGym), physiotherapy, therapeutic exercises, additional procedures according to the doctor's indications (massage, manual therapy, acupuncture, etc.).
The basic course of treatment includes 3 cycles of 12 sessions each, the main element of which is sessions on rehabilitation equipment with regular program adjustments.
The main goal of the course is to strengthen the muscle corset and create a “decompression effect” on problem areas of the spine and, as a result, relieve (reduce) pain, increase the range of motion in the joints, increase the flexibility of the spine and the elasticity of the ligamentous apparatus.
- The course of treatment includes gymnastics prescribed by a physiotherapist.
- Joint gymnastics
- Respiratory therapeutic exercises
- Gymnastics "Yoga therapy", aimed at increasing the flexibility and mobility of the spine and joints.
- Gymnastics "Pilates", aimed at relaxing the muscles of the back, upper and lower extremities.
During the period of treatment, the patient in each sector of the rehabilitation hall is engaged under the supervision of an instructor in physiotherapy exercises who teaches the patient correct technique performing exercises. Correction of the program and dosing of physical activity is carried out by an exercise therapy doctor. To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment at the 6th and 12th lessons, computer-optical diagnostics are repeated.
Treatment is prescribed taking into account the characteristics of the course of the underlying and concomitant diseases of each patient and includes (according to indications), in addition to classes in the rehabilitation room, sessions manual therapy, dry traction traction, acupuncture, physiotherapy, shock wave therapy, massage, etc. General control over the patient's condition and the dynamics of treatment is carried out by the attending physician (neurologist or orthopedic traumatologist)
Therapeutic techniques of V.I. Dikul allow people not only to get rid of pain, but also to significantly improve the quality of life.
"... If you do not take care of your spine, then soon he will take care of you."
V. I. Dikul
