Can a Single Game of Rugby Cause Long Term Neck Damage?

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Only in professional sports can be described as the old one at the age of 30 godina.Zahtijeva sports at a high level means that the athletes get a lot faster than us "mere mortals". At many turns, pressures, and a step in the career of micro-traumas accumulate, resulting in early wear and tear of joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

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But the cumulative effects of a sport are far higher than almost all others. This author believes that rugby (either code before you start!) Has a greater long-term impact on the players' health than any other sport that is played in this country.

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One of the areas in the body, which was hit hard by playing rugby over many years, cervical kralježnice.Rezultat long playing career is cervical spondylosis (arthritis), and associated increased stiffness, both of which are worse, if you play in front.

Although it is not necessarily a surprise, some studies have shown that even a game of rugby is enough to cause damage leading to reduced range of motion in the neck. The results show generally reduced neck movement among all positions, but with a more specific reduction depending on the position the player plays.

following the recommendations of this study are that, in order to preserve health and function of the cervical spine, all players should get treatment for his neck after the game, and cervical muscle training should be conducted as part of their fitness routine.

exercise regime should be directed to the spinal stabilizing muscles such as longissimus coli and longissimus capita, and cervical paraspinal muscles. Emphasis should be on ensuring a balance of muscle strength before targeting the overall strength gains.

exercises such as chin tuck, and cervical extensions are most effective in this case and provide significant opportunities for advancement.

Processing rugby related neck injuries should be aimed at restoration of range of motion, with the manipulation of elections. It should only be performed after evaluation by a trained chiropractor, such as the pain is always there to indicate the appropriate level of treatment. Treatment should also address the thoracic dysfunction, as it has a profound effect on the cervical spine stability and range of motion.