Pediatr. praxi. 2022;23(1):18-20 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2022.003

Physiotherapeutic view of cervical spine pain and headaches in children

Mgr. Eliška Maixnerová Ph.D.¹, Mgr. Veronika Kristková², Mgr. Jiří Kudláček³, Mgr. Filip Javůrek⁴, prof. RNDr. Miroslav Janura Dr.¹

¹ Fakulta tělesné kultury, Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci

² Fyzio Beskyd, s. r. o., Frýdek-Místek

³ Revitea Team, s. r. o., Praha

⁴ AVICA, zdravotnické zařízení, s. r. o., Ostrava

Physiotherapists are increasingly encountering children with neck or head pain in their practice. There are many reasons for these pains. The literature named as predisposing factor for headaches and neck pain poor head posture. Structural defects and other diseases must be excluded as part of the differential diagnosis of these problems. Kinesiological analysis should consist of exami­nation of posture, especially the head, neck, shoulders and chest. In addition to physiotherapeutic methods, it is appropriate to reduce the use of modern technologies as prevention. It is also important to include adequate physical activity, because regular physical activity has an irreplaceable benefit in the child's development.

Keywords: posture, cervical spine, pain, physiotherapy, children.

Published: February 23, 2022  Show citation