Calcification of the Head Neck and Spine

Definition:
A process in which tissue or noncellular material in the head, neck and spine becomes hardened as the result of precipitates or larger deposits of insoluble salts of calcium, especially calcium carbonate and phosphate normally occurring only in the formation of bone and teeth.
Purchase 2 Phases

Symptoms
  • Stiffness in the head, neck, and spine
  • Loss of ROM in the head, neck, and spine
  • Pain in the head, neck, and spine
Causes
  • Chronic inflammation
  • Arthritis
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching exercises for the head, neck, and spine
  • Postural program
  • Upper extremity strengthening exercises
Calcification of the Head Neck and Spine Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Prone Cervical Rotation R L
  • Cervical Levator Scap Stretch
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • Prone Thoracic Extension
  • Neck Support For Pillow

Calcification of the Head Neck and Spine Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Wall Slides
  • Chin Tucks
  • Neck Circuit
  • Curl Press
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Hummers